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With 67% of companies finding that quiet quitting is still a key concern, how do plan to lead through modern workplace challenges?

Read SUCCESS Magazine for more insights on current employee engagement trends and how to adopt a balanced approach to leadership.

Hustle Culture vs. Quiet Quitting: How Bosses Can Walk the Line Is it possible to keep both employees and customers happy? Here's how to navigate that fine line between hustle culture vs. quiet quitting. | SUCCESS

💡 Have you tried the 10/10/10 rule?

Kristin Lytle and fellow of the Fast Company Executive Board share actionable tips for making better decisions while avoiding fatigue, overwhelm, and .

16 smarter ways to balance your leadership responsibilities at work 16 smarter ways to balance your leadership responsibilities at work

Sponsor Event for You!
Looking to invest in emerging female talent at your organization? The Leader's Edge, a POWER of Professional Women sponsor, is now accepting nominations for EXCEL, their signature program designed to propel emerging women leaders to the next level.

This leadership journey:
• Develops key skills including presence, confidence, influence, strategic networking, resilience, and adaptability
• Maximizes growth through group workshops, small group coaching and peer learning, leadership assessments, and individual consultations
• Retains top talent by equipping valued women leaders with the tools needed to overcome challenges and make significant contributions to the business

Ready to cultivate the future leaders on your team? Register today: https://the-leaders-edge.com/excel-for-emerging-women-leaders/

Congratulations to latest group of women leaders to complete the KPMG Executive Leadership Institute for Women in Philadelphia! The 2023 class was joined by program alumnae (2009-2022) and members of the incoming 2024 class for a celebratory luncheon.

Angela Val, President and CEO of Visit Philly, shared insights from her own leadership development and provided tips on career navigation during an armchair conversation with Kristin Lytle, CEO of The Leader’s Edge.

Join the network of over 2,100 graduates. Register for Philadelphia, Atlanta and Boston - all launching this Spring: https://hubs.la/Q02j3krl0

📣 Kicking off the new year with some exciting news! Kristin Lytle has taken on the role of CEO at The Leader's Edge as of January 1, ushering the company into a new era of innovation and growth.

Kristin’s expertise will help strengthen collaboration and partnerships with our clients, craft talent solutions that align with business objectives, and ensure the retention of valued leaders.

We are confident that with Kristin at the helm, we will continue to thrive, providing exceptional services and fostering leadership excellence.

We look forward to working with you in 2024 and beyond!

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Wishing you a season filled with joy, warmth, and cherished moments! Cheers to a wonderful holiday season and a bright New Year ahead.

🍁 We are so grateful for our clients and the leaders we partner with every day. We wish you a wonderful holiday filled with loved ones and time to recharge. Happy Thanksgiving!

As the closing keynote speaker of RecruitPhilly, Kristin Lytle spoke to Talent Acquisition and HR professionals from over 40 local companies about 4 common myths that can hinder career growth.

Kristin shared strategies for overcoming various obstacles and what steps to take to ensure that they are intentional about their careers and advocate for themselves every step of the way.

Attendees walked away with a roadmap to identify where they are in their career, where they are headed, and how best to align their paths to achieve their goals.

A key component to career acceleration and growth is to stay adaptable – shift, transform, and evolve as new trends and hurdles arise. Trust your perspective and experience to handle new challenges.

If you are interested in learning more about career acceleration, reach out to us! https://the-leaders-edge.com/contact/

"We believe that engaged employees are the backbone of any successful organization, and we continuously strive to create a work environment that fosters passion, commitment, and innovation among our team members."

President of The Leader's Edge Kristin Lytle sat down with Karen Mangia to discuss quiet quitting, employee engagement and the daily behaviors leaders can commit to in order to make the most impact.

Read the full article in Authority Magazine: https://hubs.la/Q020gtvc0

Quiet Committing: Kristin Lytle Of The Leader’s Edge On The Five Commitments High Impact Leaders… An interview with Karen Mangia

Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 17 for Creating Connections: The Path to Career Success in Hybrid and Remote Workplaces! We could not have asked for a more energizing and engaging panel discussion about building relationships for long-term career success.

A few themes from the conversation to consider putting into practice include:
▪ Spend as much time on relationship currency as you do performance currency
▪ Be authentic and intentional
▪ Pay it forward and advocate for others
▪ Be an inclusive communicator

Thank you again to our panelists and speakers for making this event so incredible!
Aileen Alexander, Diversified Search Group
Michelle Hong, Northern Trust Careers
Renita Miller, PhD, The Wharton School
Angela Wurster, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Tracey Santilli, Tierney
Molly D. Shepard
Kristin Lytle

We are always here as a resource for you. If you would like to discuss the opportunities and challenges we covered at the event, reach out to us! https://the-leaders-edge.com/

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN | Are you struggling to gain visibility and build strong connections in the post-pandemic workplace?

Establishing relationships inside organizations and across communities is a proven factor in career ascension and success, yet networking can often feel overwhelming.

Join us for a breakfast panel event to gain a new perspective and make networking work for you!

Receive insights and practical tips to:
• Create meaningful connections inside and outside of your organization
• Stand out and make a lasting impression on key decision makers
• Tell memorable stories that set you up for long-term career success

Register now: https://hubs.la/Q01KCQHM0

We are excited to announce that we are hosting a panel event on May 17 titled "Creating Connections: The Path to Career Success in Hybrid and Remote Workplaces"!

This event will feature 5 panelists who will share practical tips on how to create connections that have a meaningful impact for long-term success and how to stand out in the post-pandemic workplace.

Take a look at our lineup of panelists on the second slide!

We will share more details and registration information soon. In the meantime, SAVE THE DATE!

The need for authentic leadership has never been more important than it is right now. The KPMG Executive Leadership Institute for Women is designed to equip participants with fundamental skills and practical tools that will allow them to increase their effectiveness and impact as a leader.

This leadership development opportunity consists of four half-day sessions complimented by in-depth small group discussions led by certified executive coaches.

Half-day sessions cover the following topics:
▪️ Identifying and Integrating Your Authentic Leadership Style
▪️ Leveraging Your Influence for Business Impact
▪️ Fostering Resilience and Thriving Through Change
▪️ Building An Agile Career Plan

Women's History Month is the perfect opportunity to nominate highly talented executive women at your organization! Contact us to register valued leaders for the Philadelphia program launching on April 13: https://the-leaders-edge.com/leadership-programs-2/executive-leadership-institute-for-women/

During this important month of reflection, take steps to develop the diverse women leaders in your organization.

A Leadership Experience for Black Women is a virtual leadership development program designed to support talented, high-performing Black women in building critical skills to navigate workplace issues, increase impact and achieve professional goals.

This six-month program includes:
- Individual coaching with an experienced executive coach
- Virtual leadership skills-building sessions
- Dynamic Guest Speakers
- Facilitated group cohort calls
- Assessment instruments with feedback
- Leadership Development Plan
- Supportive community

Register for the next program launching September 12, 2023!
https://the-leaders-edge.com/leadership-programs-2/a-leadership-experience-for-black-women/

Thank you to our sponsors, keynote speaker, panelists and attendees for making The Alumni Experience: Building a Strong Community such a wonderful and empowering event!

Product Sponsors:
The Estée Lauder Companies
Neiman Marcus

Keynote Speaker:
Renita Miller, PhD, The Wharton School

Panelists:
Dawn Guillory Brown, Aflac
Chanel Brown, Aramark
Paula Manchester, CSL
Samantha Wilson Jones, Spark Therapeutics

This event brought together Experience graduates, trusted colleagues and allies.

A Leadership Experience for Black Women is a virtual program to support Black women in building their leadership skills, develop a greater understanding of workplace issues, and leverage practical tools to increase impact.

Through a combination of individual coaching, skills development modules and facilitator-led cohort meetings with other Black women leaders, The Experience gives support and instruction on gaining visibility around accomplishments and planning for future career growth.

The Experience launches again on September 12 and registration is now open on our website!

We recently hosted the Executive Leadership Institute for Women Graduation event in partnership with KPMG to celebrate the latest group of women leaders to complete this program in Philadelphia!

Michele Meyer-Shipp, CEO of Dress for Success, joined Molly D. Shepard, CEO of The Leader's Edge, for an armchair conversation around career and leadership strategies.

Congratulations again to the 2022 ELIW Class! If you are interested in joining the network of 2,000 women leaders who have participated in this program, we are launching again in Philadelphia and other cities this Spring.

Contact us to learn more!
https://the-leaders-edge.com/leadership-programs-2/executive-leadership-institute-for-women/

Give the gift of leadership to your colleagues and direct reports this holiday season with these recent releases written by our firm's Principals:

➡️ Breaking into the Boys' Club Third Edition by Molly D. Shepard
https://a.co/d/b57w67l

➡️ Mastering Leadership Fundamentals: A Self-Directed Journey by Peter J. Dean, PhD
https://a.co/d/77AuK7N

Both books are available now on Amazon or find them at your favorite bookstore!

As a thank you to our clients on Giving Tuesday, we made a donation to Feeding America to help children and families facing hunger. Too many families cannot afford the food they need right now, and food banks give them somewhere to turn.

Feeding America’s mission is to advance change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for all. They partner with food banks, pantries, and local programs to bring food to people facing hunger and advocate for policies that create long-term solutions.

Currently, 34 million people in the US face hunger. This can also impact other basic needs, such as housing, employment, and healthcare. Feeding America aims to help holistically by partnering with other organizations that can address these needs as well.

On Giving Tuesday, Feeding America’s donations are doubled up to one million dollars in partnership with the Dunkin Joy in Childhood Foundation. Learn more here: https://www.feedingamerica.org/

Wishing you a wonderful holiday!

Today is National Mentoring Day! Does your organization encourage meaningful mentorship?

A well-designed and executed mentoring program provides the organization with an effective career and leadership development tool, promotes employee engagement and reinforces DEI initiatives.

We support our clients by helping them establish mentoring programs and customizing the design to fit their specific needs and company culture.

If you are looking for a resource to help pinpoint the elements that make a successful mentorship relationship, read this Biz Women article: https://www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/news/mentoring-matters/2022/06/mentoring-through-challenging-times-so-where-does.html

If you are interested in setting up a mentorship program at your organization, reach out to us: https://the-leaders-edge.com/contact/

How to begin mentoring - Bizwomen Oftentimes, are emphasized as a crucial part of our career development, but without proper foundation and education as part of our team culture, employees are stuck in relationships that feel transactional.

A Leadership Experience for Black Women is a virtual leadership program designed for talented, high-performing women. The Experience helps build critical skills to navigate workplace issues, provides practical tools to increase impact and achieve professional goals, and offers a supportive community.

The Experience features 4 Guest Speakers who join the skills-building sessions to share insights and personal stories that relate to key leadership topics. The next program which launches on May 10 will feature:
▪️ Nikki Bethel, Emma Bowen Foundation
▪️ Priscilla Sims Brown, Amalgamated Bank
▪️ Caroline DeMarco, Genentech
▪️ Michele Meyer-Shipp, Dress for Success

Register the valued diverse women leaders at your organization: https://the-leaders-edge.com/leadership-programs-2/a-leadership-experience-for-black-women/

Are you building a strong and diverse pipeline of talent? A Leadership Experience for Black Women is great investment for talented, high-performing women in your organization. This virtual leadership development program helps participants build critical skills to navigate workplace issues and provides them with practical tools to increase impact.

Two important elements of the program include individual coaching meetings and small group cohort discussions led by one of our experienced executive coaches. Meet the highly skilled coaches for this dynamic leadership development opportunity below!

Enroll your valued women leaders today: https://the-leaders-edge.com/leadership-programs-2/a-leadership-experience-for-black-women/

Women's history is our firm's history. The Leader’s Edge was founded with the purpose of growing the number of women in leadership positions and we continue this work today by helping women advance their careers and build the skills that are essential to becoming key contributors within their organizations. This is why we have created exclusive development programs for women leaders at all levels, including the Executive Leadership Institute for Women and A Leadership Experience for Black Women.

We continue to be committed to promoting diversity in the workforce and have a proven record of success in aligning individual development with business impact. Reach out to us if you would like to enroll your valued women leaders in one of these leadership development opportunities!

https://the-leaders-edge.com/our-experience-with-women/

Our team had the honor of attending the 2022 Paradigm Award Luncheon with colleagues last week! We are proud to be a repeat sponsor of this event each year which presented the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia's Paradigm Award to Donna L. Allie, Founder and President of Team Clean, Inc., for her outstanding achievements and the Paradigm Scholarship for Working Women to a group working to complete their undergraduate degrees. What a perfect time during Women's History Month to come together to celebrate these impressive accomplishments!

📖❕READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY GIVEAWAY❕📖

Today is National Read Across America Day. To celebrate, and to encourage all the aspiring young leaders of the future to develop their confidence and skills, we are giving away 5 copies of, “Little Leaders and Their Stories”, written by the founders of The Leader’s Edge/Leaders By Design. This book shares highly relatable stories of leadership situations that children face every day.

Enter to win a copy of “Little Leaders and Their Stories” by Molly D. Shepard and Peter J. Dean:

1. “Like” The Leader’s Edge/Leaders By Design page on Facebook.
2. "Like" this post.
3. Answer the following question in the comments below: How has a “little leader” in your life demonstrated early leadership skills?

No purchase necessary to enter. Giveaway runs 3/2 – 4/2/2022. Void where prohibited. Winners will be contacted via DM on 4/4/2022 by The Leader’s Edge/Leaders By Design () official page only. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Read Across America or Facebook.