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Glen Tullman’s Transcarent: His Biggest Challenge Yet
Is also the most risky. And we recently sat down in Chicago to talk about it.
- Sarah Levitt·
- August 8, 2022 4:40 pm·
Humility
Is not feigning modesty or pretending to know less than we do. It’s not about dimming one’s accomplishments, shrinking. Instead, it’s knowing how big and…
- Sarah Levitt·
- August 2, 2022 2:13 pm·
Crispy, Part 2
If you missed this blog on executive burnout, it might be worth a peek. Because over the course of four client conversations last week, it’s…
- Sarah Levitt·
- August 1, 2022 1:42 pm·
The Higher You Go
In an organization, the more critical your skills of influence and leadership. This fall, there will be one opening in the Private Guidance Magnificent…
- Sarah Levitt·
- July 27, 2022 12:43 pm·
Resources and Opportunities
There are 5 days left to apply for membership in the Executive Forum during open enrollment. Go here to read what members say about belonging…
- Sarah Levitt·
- July 26, 2022 11:57 am·
Notes from the Front: Debrief
I’m back from Chicago and leading a panel discussion at the Wells Fargo Retail Summit. The third year in a row to be invited, I’ve…
- Sarah Levitt·
- July 25, 2022 12:29 pm·
Considering Making a Career Move? September 14th Webinar
Join me on September 14th at 10am ET (note the date change from September 7th) for a 1 hour, cost-free webinar on making a career…
- Sarah Levitt·
- July 22, 2022 4:53 pm·
Two Upcoming Opportunities
I will have two spots available in the Magnificent Leadership® Accelerated Elevation Program this fall. This is ideal for senior executives preparing for, or landing…
- Sarah Levitt·
- July 14, 2022 1:55 pm·
- Mindset ·
Ready vs Fearless
Ready is a willingness to dive in. With exuberance. And trepidation. Both. Fearless is imaginary.
- Sarah Levitt·
- July 12, 2022 9:04 pm·
Sunday Sketch
Of all things not business and leadership related. Catching: Up to the Wordle craze. And also mahjong. Looking into both. Falling: In love with A…
- Sarah Levitt·
- July 10, 2022 9:59 am·
Friday: Notes on Relationships
Things I’m thinking about, tuning into, and working on, myself. So, this is interesting. You’re reading the 5th draft. I’ve been wrangling for more than…
- Sarah Levitt·
- July 8, 2022 6:54 pm·
You’re Invited
To apply for membership in The Magnificent Leadership® Executive Forum during this month’s open enrollment period of July 1-31. What is the Executive Forum? A…
- Sarah Levitt·
- July 7, 2022 4:42 pm·
Thinking of Making a Career Move? September 7th Webinar
So many of you are using this summer to evaluate your next move, and possibly, your next career. (I’ve literally had five conversations on this…
- Sarah Levitt·
- July 6, 2022 8:52 pm·
Sunday Sketch
Of all things not business and leadership related. Looking: Forward to taking a spin through the ARTIC later this month. A favorite Impressionist collection and…
- Sarah Levitt·
- July 3, 2022 8:01 pm·
Sticky Change
A number of years ago, a senior executive hired me after firing their coach. Fast forward, and they now send me the senior leaders in…
- Sarah Levitt·
- June 30, 2022 1:28 pm·
Ways of Working Together this Summer and Fall
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…
- Sarah Levitt·
- June 27, 2022 2:35 pm·
Crispy?
You have my attention. (Settle in peeps, this one’s a bit longer than usual.) Three times last week, all with separate clients, all in different…
- Sarah Levitt·
- June 26, 2022 8:17 pm·
How to Get Buy-In From Your Team
Ask for their input Receive it Implement what you can Repeat. If you don’t ask, it gives the impression that you don’t want to know.…
- Sarah Levitt·
- June 21, 2022 5:10 pm·
Sunday Sketch
Of all things not business and leadership related. Redefining: The next few months as a Summer of Being. Listening for and following the pulls. Soaking…
- Sarah Levitt·
- June 19, 2022 3:25 pm·
Friday: Notes on Relationships
Things I’m thinking about, tuning into, and working on, myself. A number of you wrote to say how much you appreciated last week’s blog on…
- Sarah Levitt·
- June 17, 2022 3:09 pm·
- Ask Me ·
Ask Me, Answered
The following submission has been selected for this month. To send in your questions for Ask Me, hit reply or email me directly: sarah@sarah-levitt.com From…
- Sarah Levitt·
- June 17, 2022 12:29 pm·
Friday: Leaning In
To the subject of romantic relationships, love, and marriage. Things I’m thinking about, tuning into, and working on, myself. Some excerpts from last night’s interview…
- Sarah Levitt·
- June 10, 2022 3:20 pm·
Notes and Nuggets
That can be shared from last night’s closed door, no-recording Executive Forum with CEO guest speaker Doug Satzman: What’s important is what you do after…
- Sarah Levitt·
- June 9, 2022 6:09 pm·
Suuuper Excited
For this evening’s Executive Forum, where Doug Satzman, former superstar Starbucks exec and CEO of XpressSpa Group, will be dropping by as our guest speaker…
- Sarah Levitt·
- June 8, 2022 11:14 am·

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