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They’re Leaving for a Granola Bar
They’re not, I replied to the CEO. For faster opportunities to advance? Yes. For more money? Yep. For greater and continued assurance of autonomy? Uh-huh.…
You’ll Do Fine Without a Coach
Really. Or you wouldn’t be rising. The decision to invest isn’t about “fixing” yourself. It’s about accelerating your growth and abilities and their application. To…
What’s Cooking: Ways to Work Together
New! Quarterly Trusted Guidance This program is designed for leaders and professionals who are growing their revenues and their teams, who are leading in new…
Lessons at the Barre
After a two year pandemic hiatus, I’ve returned to barre class. Although there is kinesthetic memory, it will be awhile – months, really – before…
2 Weeks from Tomorrow
Have you registered? On April 27th at 10am ET I’m offering a cost-free webinar on “Strategic Leadership: How to Identify and Deliver on Your Priorities.”…
A Line Down the Block
The people who are behind the counter at my favorite bakery (recently named Food and Wine’s best in the state), are as warm and welcoming,…
Handmade Round Ravioli
Are among the photos that a former client is sending from their two weeks in Italy. Which has me thinking again about hosting an immersive…
3 Weeks from Tomorrow
On April 27th at 10am ET I’m offering a cost-free webinar on “Strategic Leadership: How to Identify and Deliver on Your Priorities.” Because the pace…
What’s Missing?
As I sit here reviewing survey responses from members of the Magnificent Leadership® Executive Forum, I’m reminded that something is missing from this group of…
Ask Me
If you’ve got a business or leadership question that you’d like input on, drop me a note at sarah@sarah-levitt.com and submit it. If you’re thinking…
What Do You Want to Create?
That’s the question that’s percolating, and I wanted to share it with you. Not what you have to, what’s expected. Or makes sense. But what…
Ways to Work Together and New Offerings in 2022
New! Quarterly Trusted Guidance This program is designed for leaders and professionals who are growing their revenues and their teams, who are leading in new…
The Time for Inspirational Leadership
Is now. Connect your people to the meaning and purpose of their work in the context of your organization’s mission, and you’ll have a leg…
A Big Week for Leadership
Former Secretary of State Albright has left us. President Zelensky holds on. And Judge Jackson persevered. Leadership has the power to elevate everything that it…
Did You See This?
Last month I offered a cost-free, 90 minute webinar to clients and their guests on the critical issues that I see impacting them every day:…
Considering a Different Path?
In the last two years since the pandemic began, more of you are reaching out for guidance on your career paths. To stay or to…
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Webinar Announcement
Last month I offered a cost-free, 90 minute webinar to clients and their guests on the critical issues that I see impacting them every day:…
Bearing Witness in Ukraine
Like you, I have felt horrified and handcuffed watching events unfold in Ukraine. My charitable contributions have felt like such small effort in the face…
The Chance to Advance
Was one of two primary reasons cited in a WSJ article this week for employees resigning to go to another employer. The other was money. …
Knowing vs Doing
Said another way: Strategy vs Implementation. Often, but not always, we might know what needs to be done. But for any number of reasons –…
Friction on Your SLT?
Or fracturing? Turnover in those seats? The cascade effect from any of the above will impede business progress, demoralize team members, and create additional retention…
If You Are Unnerved
And anxious about world events, your team members are, too. Give them reassurance when you can, about the things that you can. And something steady,…
I-Like-Your-Blog-It’s-Short
Is the two-sentence feedback that I often receive, unsolicited, spoken as a contraction. And it always makes me laugh. But it contains an important reminder.…
Blocking Out the Noise
Noise in your world means anything that comes through your door that requires you to get worked up but not actually work. It’s the stuff…
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