I used to spend a lot of time with leaders. In my previous career as a political reporter, I followed prime ministers and presidents to various corners of the globe. I asked them questions and wrote down their answers. On occasion, I sipped champagne in their gardens. Some of them dazzled me with their power […]
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My line manager came into my office last week to thank me. Just one sentence: "Thank you, Valerie, for the wonderful work you do." I broke into a broad smile, full of pride. In that moment, I'm sure I stood a few inches taller! A week after my boss voiced her appreciation, I'm still feeling the benefits. My motivation has soared, I'm more willing to be creative, even if it means the occasional failure, and I'm more […]
Having built a coaching, writing and speaking career on being open, real and vulnerable, I really enjoyed the focus on authenticity in “Brave Leadership,” the new book by Kimberly Davis. Embracing My Vulnerability In my first career as a foreign correspondent and political journalist, I wrote about others but never revealed anything of myself. That […]
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