How to Keep Conflict from Poisoning Your Team
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

How to Keep Conflict from Poisoning Your Team

When conflict brews at the top, your whole team feels it. Unspoken tension between senior leaders can derail progress, stall decision-making, and erode trust across the org. Discover how to spot the signs early, create high-trust norms for disagreement, and lead with the clarity your culture needs—before conflict poisons momentum.

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We expect young leaders to delegate, but have we shown them how?
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

We expect young leaders to delegate, but have we shown them how?

Gen Z leaders are smart, ambitious, and deeply values-driven. But they’re also facing a hidden hurdle we don’t talk about enough: delegation.

Delegation isn’t instinctive. It’s a learned skill, one that’s hard to develop if you’ve never seen it in action. For many early-career leaders who started working during the pandemic, there haven’t been many chances to observe what effective delegation actually looks like.

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5 ways to make the most of your 80,000 hours
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

5 ways to make the most of your 80,000 hours

We spend 80,000 hours at work over our lifetime—what are you doing with it?

Too many people drift through their careers without a clear direction—busy, overwhelmed, and unsure how to move forward.

But you can take control. Career productivity isn’t about doing more; it’s about making intentional moves that align with your goals and values.

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How to stay steady when everything's shaky
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

How to stay steady when everything's shaky

When everything feels like it’s falling apart, leadership can feel impossibly heavy.

But even now, your work matters. Your presence matters. And small shifts in how you lead can make a big difference.

I wrote this for the leaders navigating hard calls, heavy hearts, and uncertain futures. You’re not alone—and there is a way forward.

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The secret to driving success: a balanced team
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

The secret to driving success: a balanced team

If your leadership team isn’t delivering the results you need, it might be time to rethink your team's composition. Research shows that balanced teams with diverse leadership styles drive better results. Learn how assessing leadership styles and building a complementary team can help you achieve high performance.

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Thriving as “The Only”: How to command the room without changing who you are
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

Thriving as “The Only”: How to command the room without changing who you are

Have you ever been the only woman in the room?

For many women in leadership, this isn’t just a one-time experience—it’s the norm. Being “the only” comes with pressure to adapt, conform, and prove yourself in ways men don’t often have to.

But here’s the truth: Changing who you are isn’t the solution.

So how do you build influence without losing yourself? I sat down with Mori Taheripour—a powerhouse CEO, author, and educator—to unpack this.

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Your people are struggling—what you do next matters
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

Your people are struggling—what you do next matters

In times of uncertainty, many people are struggling, and leaders play a pivotal role in supporting their teams. Empathy is key to fostering connection, productivity, and loyalty. Leaders should take time to listen, acknowledge struggles, and offer resources like Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and peer support. Small acts of care can create a culture of empathy, benefiting both individuals and the organization.

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How CMOs (and others!) can secure their seat in the C-suite.
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

How CMOs (and others!) can secure their seat in the C-suite.

Struggling to prove marketing’s value in the C-suite? It’s a common problem; so common that I’m teaching an executive master’s course at New York University on this very topic. Discover how CMOs and others can shift their approach and secure their seat as the strategic leaders they are.

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How to lead change when the stakes are high
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

How to lead change when the stakes are high

Leading change isn’t about pushing harder—it’s about creating the right conditions for people to adapt and engage. Here’s how one leader turned resistance into momentum

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How to take the awkwardness out of networking
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

How to take the awkwardness out of networking

Networking doesn’t have to feel awkward or overwhelming. It’s about building genuine relationships that support your growth and the success of those around you. Here’s how to create connections that matter.

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How to harness the power of 360 feedback
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

How to harness the power of 360 feedback

Do you know how your colleagues experience your leadership? If you’re like most leaders, the answer is “... maybe?”  A thoughtfully-designed 360 feedback program is not only illuminating — it can help propel you to the next level of leadership.

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