If you struggle to talk about your accomplishments without feeling uncomfortable, you’re in good company. For many professionals, self-promotion can feel like boasting, bragging, or stealing attention from others. But there’s a more generous way to think about it: valuable self-promotion lives at the intersection of empathy and accountability. It’s about making your contributions visible
Author Archives: Amy Kay Watson
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Navigating your relationship with a manager isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a strategic advantage. Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge by Melody Wilding offers a roadmap for working more effectively with people in positions of power, especially when your manager’s style, priorities, or behaviors create friction. This checklist
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Listen as a Podcast If you’ve watched The Pitt, you already know: Dr. Robby (played by Noah Wyle) is the heartbeat of the Pitt. In a space defined by chaos, trauma, and split-second decisions, his presence is calm, clear, and profoundly human. He leads a team through the most intense situations imaginable without losing his
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Listen as a Podcast Conflicts happen. Even in high-performing teams, misunderstandings, offenses, or broken trust can interrupt collaboration. As a manager, how you respond in these moments can either divide your team further—or lay the foundation for a stronger, more resilient culture. What steps can managers take to rebuild trust after conflict? Here’s a 5-step
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Listen as a podcast (The podcast is AI Generated; so it may contain errors Unfortunately I can’t edit their “script!”) Summary: Leading change isn’t just about strategy—it’s about guiding people through the emotional transition that comes with it. This checklist walks you through what to do when something is ending, how to lead through uncertainty,
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Self-aware leaders balance empathy and accountability by noticing their reactions, pausing for perspective, and responding with clarity. This post outlines how to lead with both compassion and firmness—especially when performance is on the line.
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Summary: Talking to HR about something that matters can feel risky—especially if you’re worried about being dismissed, misunderstood, or seen as “too emotional.” This guide helps you prepare for those conversations with clarity, strategy, and courage—so you can speak up without losing your voice. HR exists to protect the company, not necessarily you. That doesn’t
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🌟 Leadership is as much about self-mastery as it is about guiding others. 🌟 When was the last time you felt self-doubt as a leader? If your answer is “recently,” you’re in good company. A 2020 KPMG study revealed that 75% of executive women have experienced imposter syndrome at certain points in their careers✅. I
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Compassion is more than just a feeling—it’s an active force that shapes workplace culture, builds trust, and strengthens organizations. Inspired by Awakening Compassion at Work by Monica C. Worline and Jane E. Dutton, this checklist provides actionable steps for fostering a compassionate work environment. Use it to assess and enhance how you respond to suffering,
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Effective leadership requires emotional strength, self-differentiation, and a calm, non-anxious presence. Friedman argues that leaders often fail because they succumb to the anxiety, emotional pressures, and reactive behaviors of those around them. The book advocates for leaders to stay grounded in their principles, resist the contagion of anxiety, and embrace the courage to confront challenges directly. By maintaining emotional resilience and clarity, leaders can inspire confidence, drive meaningful change, and avoid the pitfalls of over-functioning or reactive decision-making.
