Leadership by Cornerstone
This monthly newsletter is designed for leaders navigating career transitions or looking to enhance their leadership presence. Each issue focuses on leadership, communication, and work/life balance to help professionals grow and lead with confidence.
♞ Mastering High-Stakes Conversations: Strategies for Success
Leadership by Cornerstone March 2025 Greetings Reader, High-stakes conversations are inevitable for leaders. Whether you’re negotiating a critical deal, delivering tough feedback, or advocating for a strategic decision, these moments can define your leadership effectiveness. Yet, many leaders approach these conversations with hesitation, unsure of how to balance assertiveness with empathy. Mastering high-stakes conversations requires preparation, emotional intelligence, and the ability to...
🪴Developing Coachability in Organizations
Leadership by Cornerstone Feb 2025 Greetings Reader, This month, I'm excited to bring you fresh insights and inspiration as we host a special guest. Please join me in welcoming Joseph Hewes, a dynamic thought leader in the area of coachability. Understanding Coachability The concept of coachability originated in sports science and clinical psychology in the 1960s and 1970s. Researchers identified it as a critical factor in athletic performance, yet systematic research on coachability in...
🔍 The Confidence Advantage: Unlocking Your True Potential
Leadership by Cornerstone Jan 2025 Greetings & Happy New Year Reader! As leaders, our ability to inspire confidence can be the difference between motivating a high-performing team and struggling with disengagement. But confidence isn’t just about speaking boldly or being decisive—it’s about creating trust, connection, and credibility. So, how do you inspire confidence in your team, peers, or stakeholders? Here are three actionable strategies to strengthen this vital aspect of leadership:...
🔗 The Power of Your Powerbase: Unlocking Leadership Influence
Leadership by Cornerstone Dec 2024 Seasons Greetings Reader, As we look to the new year, it’s the perfect time to reassess our connections. That’s why this edition focuses on the topic of Powerbase. In leadership, success isn’t just about what you know—it’s about who you know and how you leverage those connections. Your powerbase, the network of relationships you cultivate and maintain, is a critical component of leadership influence. Let’s explore what a powerbase is, why it matters, and how...
🎯Foundations of Leadership Presence: A Closer Look
Leadership by Cornerstone Nov 2024 Greetings Reader, Welcome back to Leadership by Cornerstone! In this edition, we’re delving into a topic that can make or break a leader’s influence: Executive- or Leadership Presence. Whether you’re leading a team, navigating a career transition, or stepping into a new leadership role, how you present yourself can profoundly impact your success. What is Leadership Presence? Leadership presence is more than just what you say—it’s how you show up. It’s the...
🗝 Does Work/Life Balance Exist? Expert Q&A and Practical Tips Inside!
Leadership by Cornerstone Oct 2024 Greetings Reader, This month we've got a lot going on, so let's kick it off! Introduction I am thrilled to introduce this month’s special guest for our Q&A section! Nurdes Gomez has graciously taken the time to answer key questions on the topic of work/life balance, offering actionable advice and fresh perspectives that I know you’ll find invaluable. Q & A with Nurdes... What are the most common challenges your clients face when trying to achieve work/life...
🎉 Welcome to Our First Issue: Mastering Career Transitions for a Successful Start
Leadership by Cornerstone Sept 2024 Greetings Reader, I’m thrilled to have you here as we kick off this journey together. Leadership by Cornerstone is designed to be your monthly guide for navigating the challenges and opportunities of leadership and career development. My mission at Cornerstone is to elevate your leadership presence, refine your communication skills, and create meaningful, sustainable career change. This month, I'm discussing the topic of career transition as I recently...
This monthly newsletter is designed for leaders navigating career transitions or looking to enhance their leadership presence. Each issue focuses on leadership, communication, and work/life balance to help professionals grow and lead with confidence.