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Duty. Are you Mister or Mrs Responsibility?
Last week my six-year-old son received the 'Responsibility' spotlight award. Apparently, it is a big thing when you are a first grader at his elementary school. I was proud but also a little bit worried. Perhaps it is too soon to be responsible. The word that I...
What do I do next in my career? Strengthen… or rebrand?
Technology and AI continue to reshape the labor market, and frequent job changes have become the norm. While you can’t stop the wheels from spinning, you can pause and ask yourself: Why am I here? How am I making a difference — for my family, my team, my community?...
Turkey for Thanksgiving? Celebrations, traditions and old habits
Turkey has become the centerpiece of Thanksgiving in the United States. After living here for four years, I still wonder why this bird was chosen to symbolize gratitude for the pilgrims’ survival. I grew up in Romania, in a small ethnic community with roots in...
Not Just Women Leaders—Meet the Mother-Leaders
For years, the leadership speech for women has been shaped by one idea: to be taken seriously, we must emulate the powerful male archetype—assertive, outspoken, extraverted. I lived that story in my 20s and 30s—I wore serious pantsuits, looked people straight in the...
Tech talk at home: What AI reveals about us
Have you compared how you use ChatGPT versus how your spouse does it? Is it the same or different? Have you noticed your son or daughter ask prompts on ChatGPT? What do you see? Our personality, beliefs, values, and—why not—gender pre-conditioning influence how we...
The best team you ever worked in: psychological safety at work and at home
What is the best team you’ve ever worked in? What is the worst team you’ve ever worked in? These are the two questions I ask every new team I work with—whether it’s a senior global leadership team in the energy sector or a college students' team. And the answers?...
The Perfect Woman Is Tired—Let’s Talk About Real Life
“It is hard to be a woman. You must think like a man, act like a lady, look like a young girl, and work like a horse.” I’m sure you’ve all heard the famous jokes—mostly made by men—about the perfect woman. There’s a kind of self-inflicted pain we women experience when...
Back-to-school – Excitement and Apprehension
If you leave in the US and have a child starting school tomorrow, the expression back to school takes on a whole new dimension. It can be excitement for the child—and hope mixed with apprehension and anxiety for the mother. I admit I am a typical momma–boy...
Parentship in Families as Teams. Global Virtual book launch
Dear Mothers as leaders community, Save the Date! Global Virtual Book Launch: June 24, 2025 , 10.00 - 10.45 am CST(Houston), 17.00 CET(Amsterdam) I'm delighted to share that our new book, Parentship in Families as Teams, published by Manhattan book group...
Who will care and protect the carers? Mothers as Leaders: Replenish your well
It is the end of March, and I feel a bit tired. How about you? It has been an eventful start to the year, with three months filled with sudden shifts, changes, and last-minute political announcements. As a mother or caregiver, you rarely have the time to sit down and...
Teamwork, parentship and micromanagement
We all love the concept of teamwork when it comes to our favorite sports, but how about teamwork at home or at work. What can we do to let teamwork blossom and avoid micromanaging, when leading teams or trying to 'lead' families. For instance, here in the U.S., we are...
What is time, really? End-of-year musings
Time is not real, people are. "Do you have time to meet?" a dear friend asked me this morning. As I glanced at my Google Calendar with its back-to-back time blocks, my mind told me 'I don’t,' but my heart screamed, 'Yes, of course.' I missed our early morning walks....
The Power of Uncovering Unspoken Truths in Families and Teams
As we leave Halloween behind and start preparing for Thanksgiving, I find myself reflecting on family dynamic's—and on how they parallel the dynamics within professional teams. Over the past two weeks, I’ve been re-immersed in the "6 Conditions of a Team" as part of...
🌟 Ready to Reinvent Yourself? Pivot Your Career with Positive Intelligence
✨Are you a high-achieving mother who dreams of a career change that brings more flexibility but feels stuck by the uncertainty? Are you a father with a thriving career but find yourself struggling to balance professional success with being present for your family?...
How to emerge from a conflict you created
Conflict is an inevitable part of both personal and professional life. As someone who thrives on harmony and peace, managing conflict can feel like a daunting task. Yet, as both a leader and a parent, resolving conflicts is a responsibility that cannot be ignored,...
Happy Mother’s Day, every day!
Happy Mother’s Day, every day! Mother's Day may come once a year, but being a mom is a 24/7, 365 days leadership role. This day is a wonderful reminder to express our gratitude, but the truth is, every day is an opportunity to cherish the...