Often people managers who got to where they are thanks to their technical proficiency have received little to no training on managing people. CHART is an acronym that will help new or untrained people managers understand what they need to know.

If you struggle to relate to, feel comfortable with, approach or understand your boss, the following seven keys may help you manage ‘up’.

Why do leaders and rising leaders, especially women leaders, need to stop apologizing? It waters down the real message. You give away your power. It's often not circumstances in which you're actually sorry or would even do something differently next time. It's often just a demure habit.

Inclusion is the sincere and explicit invitation to join.

You can see, in the definition alone, the proactive nature of valuing inclusion. I picture extending a hand, metaphorically speaking.

At the heart of equity lies fairness. Having equity among a group means everyone in that group has what they need to have a fair chance at the same opportunities.

Diversity refers to the range of human differences - in any and all human differences.

Is DEI progressive wokeism or is it good business sense?

As a leader it’s your job to help your team engage in healthy conflict around ideas.

To delegate more effectively try using the 3 C’s.

Have you heard of council process? It’s when teams come together to share their thoughts one at a time. Read more about it here.