Career Acceleration

15 Oct The Influence Gap: 5 Missteps Senior Executives Make

Posted at 05:30h in Career Acceleration, Communication, Corporate, Executive Presence, Influence by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Over many years of consulting with senior executives I’ve found that most top executives overrate their own ability as effective communicators. That’s especially true when it comes to influencing others and achieving buy-in from teams, stakeholders, clients, and others. Whether you’re leading a large or small organization, here...

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13 Aug The Feedback Formula

Posted at 05:30h in Career Acceleration, Corporate, Corporate Culture, Leadership, Leadership Mindset by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Effective, insightful feedback is the silver bullet for career success, even for senior executives. Just because you've reached the corner office doesn’t mean you don't need to give and receive helpful feedback. In fact, the most successful C-suite leaders actively seek and provide candid and supportive feedback to...

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11 Jun Leadership Lessons from the Indy 500

Posted at 05:30h in Career Acceleration, Communication, Executive Presence, Leadership, Leadership Mindset by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

One thing most people don’t know about me is that I’m an Indy Car fan. For years, when I worked for Macy’s in Indianapolis, I went to the Indy 500 every year. I love Indy 500 or Formula 1 racing.  (I guess you could say...

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30 Jan Remote Work Reduces Promotion Opportunities by 31% – 3 Tips on How to Counteract It

Posted at 05:30h in Career Acceleration, Career Success, Corporate, Corporate Culture, Leadership, Predictable Promotion by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

The Wall Street Journal reported that last year remote workers had less than a 70% chance of being given a promotion, compared to those who had returned to the office. There were even fewer opportunities offered to women working remotely. The troubling phenomenon was confirmed by a recent survey...

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29 Oct Are You Following these Top Leadership Tips to Get Promoted?

Posted at 14:01h in Career Acceleration, Career Success, Leadership, Leadership Mindset by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Amidst all the chaos and distractions this year, one powerful phenomenon is flying under the radar. Tons of chances for leadership promotions are emerging. But they’ll only go to those who used 2020 to prepare for them. I’m so fortunate to work with individuals who...

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24 Sep Employees Need Real Leadership Now!

Posted at 05:30h in Career Acceleration, Career Success, Leadership, Leadership Mindset by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

A recent Gallup poll confirms that employees are afraid in the era of COVID-19 and do not trust their leaders. That should set off alarm bells throughout every organization. Without visionary leadership integrity and a selfless commitment to supporting your associates with honesty and transparency,...

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24 Aug Are You Ready to Catapult to Life-Changing Leadership Success?

Posted at 05:30h in Career Acceleration, Career Success, Leadership, Leadership Mindset by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Viktor Emil Frankl (who was a neurologist, psychiatrist, and Holocaust survivor) said: “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” To me, this quote says it all. There are many things that we cannot control, and worrying...

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22 Jul Want to boost value? Build diversity!

Posted at 05:30h in Career Acceleration, Career Success, Leadership, Leadership Mindset by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Most of today’s forward-thinking organizations embrace diversity in their mission statements. But identifying your core values is not the same as acting on them. Unfortunately, many companies give lip service to diversity without actually reflecting it in their ranks. Leaders talk about building more diverse...

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23 Jun Leaders: See Possibility through a New Lens

Posted at 05:30h in Career Acceleration, Career Success, Leadership, Leadership Mindset by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

I’m getting lots of calls and questions from leaders and organizations, regarding how to confront the new challenges of 2020. Uncertainty can make you unsure of yourself and the future. You’ll lose leadership confidence and start making decisions from a place of fear. Instead of...

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27 May Do You Exude a Positive Crisis Leadership & Growth Attitude Today?

Posted at 05:30h in Career Acceleration, Career Success, Leadership, Leadership Mindset by Sarah Hathorn 1 Comment

Opportunity sometimes appears to you in the guise of seemingly insurmountable problems. But someone must solve them. Those leaders who persevere despite the obstacles emerge as icons, having inspired others by their example in times of crisis. Since the pandemic started I have been busier...

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