Sheila Lewis 2/23/25 Sheila Lewis 2/23/25

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.

Sheila Lewis 2/21/25 Sheila Lewis 2/21/25

If You’re Looking, Look Differently This Time

No matter the circumstances, looking for your next job brings a whole lot of emotions. This makes it even harder to pause long enough to do real soul searching about what you are really looking for.

Sheila Lewis 2/17/25 Sheila Lewis 2/17/25

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?

Sheila Lewis 2/13/25 Sheila Lewis 2/13/25

Thankful Thursday: Istanbul Part 2

It’s Thankful Thursday and here’s the 2^nd installment on my work travel to Istanbul.

Sheila Lewis 2/10/25 Sheila Lewis 2/10/25

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.

Sheila Lewis 2/6/25 Sheila Lewis 2/6/25

Thankful Thursday: Gretchen Hirsch

It’s Thankful Thursday and today I’m sending gratitude to Gretchen Hirsch, the first consultant I hired when I started my first company many moons ago.

Sheila Lewis 2/4/25 Sheila Lewis 2/4/25

Try Better Tuesday: Active Listening

Active listening is the topic of this week’s Try Better Tuesday. What’s the sound of listening? Silence. As simple as it sounds, managers often find listening difficult and their verbal and nonverbal behavior can close people off and leave them feeling unseen and… truly unheard.

Sheila Lewis 1/29/25 Sheila Lewis 1/29/25

Thankful Thursday: Istanbul, teşekkür ederim (thank you)

It’s Thankful Thursday and this week it's all about Istanbul, Türkeye where I am while writing this post!

I may have come for the baklava, my top of the list, most ever favorite dessert. But that wouldn't be totally true. I am actually here on the invitation of one of the clients of Mercedes Martin & Company, where I serve as the Strategic Advisor to the CEO.

Sheila Lewis 1/27/25 Sheila Lewis 1/27/25

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.

Sheila Lewis 1/23/25 Sheila Lewis 1/23/25

Thankful Thursday: Healthcare Providers

It’s Thankful Thursday and I’m sending a note of gratitude to our healthcare providers.

I recently spoke with a doctor about physician burnout. She’s a general practitioner and her calendar is way beyond full. She’s scheduling appointments with her regular patients 7 months out. How do I know? She’s my doctor.

Sheila Lewis 1/20/25 Sheila Lewis 1/20/25

Use Your Voice

Invitations to important decision making or critical discussion tables don’t happen every day. And even if they do, something is required of you. Your voice.

Sheila Lewis 1/16/25 Sheila Lewis 1/16/25

Thankful Thursday: Collaboration

Today is Thankful Thursday and I would like to send gratitude to those who collaborate willingly and enthusiastically!

Sheila Lewis 1/14/25 Sheila Lewis 1/14/25

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?

Sheila Lewis 1/12/25 Sheila Lewis 1/12/25

Safe Passage

Rev. Dr. Andriette Earl is known to drop some pearls of wisdom. This one is from last week. You might want to get to know her.

Sheila Lewis 1/9/25 Sheila Lewis 1/9/25

Thankful Thursday: Those Who Speak My Name

On this Thankful Thursday I’m sending gratitude to all of the people who lift me up, speak my name into rooms full of opportunity, provide a lead, call or text unexpectedly to check on me, and give me encouragement. YOU want me to be successful and in your own way you have shared something that contributed to just that.

Sheila Lewis 1/6/25 Sheila Lewis 1/6/25

Priorities?

Priority is not meant to be plural.

Sheila Lewis 1/1/25 Sheila Lewis 1/1/25

Happy New Year!

What does peace of mind look like? It looks like whatever you need.

This is mine.

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The Positive Impact of Mindfulness on Young People

It’s Thankful Thursday and today I’m celebrating the groundbreaking work of the Mindful Life Project and its Founder and Executive Director, JG Larochette.

JG and I met last year on LinkedIn. He reached out to join my network and I took a look at his profile and website, loved the work he is doing and accepted his invitation. We then connected on a short call where I learned more about his organization and his dedication to young humans.