In the Cut
LEADERSHIP BLOG
An intro from Sheila.
The Layoff Interview Prep
It may have been a minute since you interviewed for a job. Maybe you’ve been in your position for a while. Or, maybe you’ve been promoted without needing a resume or an interview. And now this. A layoff.
It’s time to plan for what’s next.
The Layoff Confidence Drain
Last week I received a text from a mentee sharing her frustration and disappointment in her ongoing job search, leading to sadness and a strong lack of confidence. She said, "I have never had a problem finding a job." She’s not the first to share this sentiment with me, and she will likely, and sadly, not be the last.
Introducing In the Cut Leadership Conversations with Sheila
I have always loved the topic of leadership. As a kid I devoured biographies and autobiographies, grasping at what made someone tick. Learning about what made them soar or sour through life. Understanding what they were thinking when making life-changing decisions that affected many beyond themselves.
On March 3, 2025 I am launching my new leadership series, In the Cut Leadership Conversations with Sheila. I’ll be chatting it up with some incredibly cool and brilliant people who lead in ways that I admire and respect.
Rethinking Confrontation as Conversation
Most of us choose to describe significant and ongoing differences with others as being in conflict, so much so that it seems to require a confrontation to resolve. The word confrontation brings with it a stream of anxiety and uncomfortableness, often leading to avoidance. But what if conflict is simply an opportunity for conversation?
Encouragement is a Necessary Management Instinct
The truth is that things don’t always go as you planned. You are not in control of everything and mistakes are going to happen. How you deal with this and how you are supported influences how you feel in the moment and long after.
Go Tell Your Boss How Fabulous You Are!
Let’s focus on what you can control to ensure that you are seen for who you are and all that you bring to your job.
Middle Managers, Often Unsung and Unsupported
It’s Try Better Tuesday and I’m focused on middle-managers, the often unsung and most unsupported talent in organizations. How much better would we be if our middle managers were as prepared for their leadership role as we think they are in their functional expertise?