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Leadership insights, practical strategies, and fresh thinking on the future of work for leaders who want to stay ahead.

Mental Health at Work 2025: How People‑Forward Leaders™ Build Psychological Safety, Trust, and Peak Performance leadership people-forward leadership psychological safety May 12, 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I want to discuss how mental health fits into the People-Forward Leadership™ framework. 

The WHO now estimates depression and anxiety cost the U.S. 12 billio...

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The First 90 Days: Positioning Yourself for Success in a New Job or Leadership Role career leadership Mar 11, 2025

Watch my AM Northwest segment on this topic at the end of the article for a quick summary.

Introduction

The first three months in a new position represent a critical window that can define y

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The Three Leadership Blind Spots That Undermine High-Performing Teams leadership psychological safety team building Mar 01, 2025

Even the most talented leaders can fall prey to blind spots that quietly erode team performance. Drawing from three decades of experience in the employment space and my People-Forward Leadership™ fram...

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The Hidden Imperative: Why Every Leadership Transition Demands A Cultural Reset
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The Hidden Imperative: Why Every Leadership Transition Demands A Cultural Reset leadership organization culture Feb 21, 2025

*The article was previously published on Linkedin.

Stepping into a leadership role—whether you're new to the organization or taking the helm after reorganization—demands more than setting fresh goals...

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How to Have Good Conflict on Your Team leadership team building Feb 11, 2025

When we hear the word “conflict,” many people immediately think of negativity, tension, and personal attacks. However, if managed well, conflict can be a powerful driver of innovation and workplace pe...

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Brain-Powered Leadership: Unlocking Influence Through Neuroscience leadership mindset Jan 16, 2025

**You can find an expanded version of this published on LinkedIn.**

Influence is at the heart of great leadership. But did you know the secret to unlocking your influence lies in managing your brain?...

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Dr. Carol Parker Walsh Named 2025 Women of Influence brand leadership Jan 10, 2025
 

A distinguished panel of experts selected Dr. Parker Walsh out of over 250 nominations.

"It’s incredibly rewarding to see the ripple effect of our work as leaders go on to create positive ch...
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Breaking the Bias: Developing Women in Leadership leadership Dec 06, 2024

 The Portland Business Journal is proud to introduce a new series of roundtables called Breaking the Bias. Local women leaders talk about their industry and how they are overcoming barriers. From fina...

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