Scientific Leadership Coach, Writer, Biotech Advisor
If you’re a leader, you have the power to dictate what people should know and do. However, there’s another, often more effective approach: inviting them into the process. Let’s explore how. Certainly, as a leader, you can make requests and …
Leaders, have you experienced the delight of following? There is no question I like to lead – being out in front, open space around me, finding the path and inviting others to follow. In rowing, I’m often the rower who sits …
Do you believe you need an authoritative title, such as a manager or director, to exhibit leadership qualities? Think again. In the earlier stages of my career, the idea of “leading from any seat” seemed almost implausible. Can one truly …
Would you believe me if I told you that sometimes being a leader is like captaining a boat without a rudder? I get it – you’d probably raise an eyebrow at this comparison. But, believe it or not, I once …
As a leader in the fast-paced biotech world, you’re steering the ship through uncharted waters, pioneering new frontiers in science and technology. With every new experiment and innovative endeavor, you’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. But let’s be honest: …
“I choose the company based on the leader,” I told the CSO. This person had reached out for scientific leadership coaching and training for their Research group. In the first conversation, I realized I was assessing them as much as …
I had an intriguing experience recently that got me pondering the role of humor in the workplace. I was preparing for a meeting with a client, a session we both anticipated to be intense and serious. However, when I saw …
Telling or showing – which comes more naturally to you? In a nutshell from my last newsletter, telling is the mindset of, “I have the answer.” Showing is the mindset of, “You will arrive at your own answer with my …
I’ve been learning that when you do something challenging, a moment of despair can be a sign of progress. And it’s also a great opportunity to lead. Last week, I was working on a coaching plan for a new client. Developing these plans …
I’ve been writing about scientific leadership for a while now, and people often mention how much they like my posts. The last time I got a compliment – after saying thank you, of course! – I asked, “What is it you …
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