Leadership capacity doesn’t expand just by doing more. It expands when leaders really tune in to the environment and change how they interpret what’s happening around them. When that shift occurs, three things follow quickly:• what they notice• what they…
Experience has always mattered in leadership. But with global systems in flux — geopolitically, socially, and economically — experience alone is no longer sufficient.At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos this week, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a…
I was speaking with a wonderful colleague who is a brilliant researcher, a gifted clinician, a talented executive, a mother of two delightful daughters and an amazing human being. She shared that she was feeling physically and emotionally drained. She feels…
I have worked for and with organizations with leaders—on staff and/or on the board—who were kind and thoughtful. I found energy, joy and creativity in working with these individuals. I learned and grew and gave everything to assure the organization succeeded.…
A high-performing CEO-board partnership is a competitive advantage in the nonprofit and corporate sectors—but when misaligned, it can be an organization’s greatest vulnerability. So, what does strong governance and an effective CEO-board relationship look like? 1️ Trust & Transparency are Non-Negotiable CEOs must keep boards informed—not just…
Resilience isn’t about bouncing back—it’s about bouncing forward. When we think about resilience—and that is on the mind of so many of us today—we often picture someone standing strong, weathering the storm, and returning to their original state. But in today’s…
“I thought we were on the same page…” “That’s not what I meant at all…” “Why didn’t anyone tell me?” Sound familiar? In today’s fast-moving world, miscommunication is one of the biggest (and often unnoticed) barriers to effective leadership, collaboration, and decision-making.…
I started my career as a neuroscientist studying neuroplasticity—the brain’s remarkable ability to adapt, form new connections, and respond to change. Years later, I left the lab for leadership roles in biomedical research, regulation, and strategy. Looking back, I realize that neuroplasticity wasn’t just…
At the start of every year, we hear a lot about creating professional development goals and plans that will position you to grow and excel in your career. This is a great self-reflection process, and I suggest including a component…
For many years, my mother and I had a tradition of taking a “girls’ trip” tin early May o celebrate her birthday and Mother’s Day. I cherished those trips—they were always great fun. It was also a time alone where we…