360 Evaluations Suck. Avoid Them if Possible.
Many, many years ago, I was at a corporate leadership training retreat with about 50 director-level colleagues. Things had been going...
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Judy Sims
Oct 19
Not Knowing: The Powerful Leadership Tool No One Ever Talks About
We’ve all had that uh-oh moment when a situation, problem or issue arises that is so complex, we don’t know what’s really happening, what...
Judy Sims
Oct 6
Good or Bad - Surprises Have Much to Teach You
When was the last time you were surprised by a result at work? Perhaps you missed your quarterly target by forty percent. Or maybe you...
Judy Sims
Sep 27
The Dangers of Being the Office Workhorse: You think it will help you get ahead, but it’s actually holding you back.
Jessica always delivers. She works long hours, puts out fires, goes the extra mile, trains new employees, and handles last minute...
Judy Sims
Sep 14
Is Your Workplace Toxic? Top 5 Signs You Should Start Looking Elsewhere
I once did some consulting work for a very prestigious and well-known technology and innovation hub. It was the kind of place I dreamed...
Judy Sims
Aug 9
Is Your Boss Toxic? 5 Warning Signs It's Time to Rethink Your Job
We all dream of having a supportive and inspiring boss who helps us thrive in our careers. But reality doesn't always cooperate....
Judy Sims
Jul 28
How to Build Your Personal Recharge Ritual
How’s your summer going? Are you enjoying long lazy days? Are you reconnecting with friends and family? Are you eating lots of salads?...
Judy Sims
Jul 19
Taming the Tyrant: How to Challenge Your Inner Critic
We all have that voice inside our heads, the one that whispers doubts, negativity, and sometimes downright nasty things, usually at the...
Judy Sims
Jul 11
How to Say "No": Scripts and Strategies for Setting Boundaries with Confidence
Talk to any woman in her 30s, 40s or 50s and she’ll tell you how strapped for time she is. Between looking after the needs of our bosses,...
Judy Sims
Jul 6
Disconnected and Recharged: Your Guide to a Work-Free Vacation
Last week a client told me that her upcoming summer vacation "just seemed to get away" from her. Somehow, she managed to book not one,...
Judy Sims
Jun 11
Constantly Drained? 5 Signs You Might Be Burnt Out at Work
5 key signs you might be burnt out at work. And what to do about them.
Judy Sims
May 31
4 Sneaky People-Pleasing Behaviors You Might Be Missing
We all want to be liked. It's a natural human desire to build positive connections with others. But sometimes, the line between being...
Judy Sims
May 18
5 Signs You’ve Lost Your North Star
Throughout her twenties and early thirties, Ashley knew exactly what she wanted. Career, spouse, kids, house, the full catastrophe. And...
Judy Sims
May 10
Bro Culture vs. The Sisterhood: Navigating Workplace Dynamics as a Woman in Male Dominated Workplaces
How Bro Culture can impact women in the workplace. And what women can do about it.
Judy Sims
Apr 28
Bouncing Back: How to recover from a bad presentation
A bad presentation is not the end of the world. Here's how to recover, learn, and move on with your life.
Judy Sims
Apr 11
How to Break Free of The Comparison Trap
I had lunch with a very successful woman this week. Let’s call her Natalie. Natalie is the founder of a consulting business. She has a...
Judy Sims
Apr 3
The Goal Gap: Why We Don't Achieve What We Set Out To Do (And How to Close It)
Oh boy, I have some BIG goals this year. I have big goals for the Expansive Woman Project, for my health and fitness, and for my home as...
Judy Sims
Mar 23
5 Key Moments to Stop and Assess Your Career (and Chart Your Course Forward)
Our careers are a big part of who we are. They shape our daily routines, contribute to our sense of purpose, and impact our overall...
Judy Sims
Mar 1
How to Be More Approachable at Work
Let me ask you something. How do you react when an employee or colleague pops by your office? Or when they spontaneously call you on the...
Judy Sims
Feb 22
Are You a Good Team Motivator? How Do You Know?
Bob and Sally are both director-level leaders at a soon to launch green tech company (or food tech company, or artificial intelligence...
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