Know Your Name
Know Your Name

Picking out a name is a powerful and consequential process. Names convey and create meaning. They reveal something about who we are, where we come from, and where we're headed. But is a person, business, or idea given a name because of who or what they are? Or do they grow and stretch to fit the name they were given? In this episode Gloria muses about the connections between choosing and using a name, claiming an identity, and creating a mission, and offers practical advice for maximizing the power of naming in your work and in life.

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Yes, COVID. And, You Still Get To/Got To Network
Yes, COVID. And, You Still Get To/Got To Network

Anyone who hates networking might be tempted to add the lack of in-person networking opportunities to the shortlist of silver linings in the age of social distancing. However, we are heading into the great unknown, and it's more important than ever to cultivate a robust and versatile support system. In this episode, Gloria shares concrete tips to make meaningful connections virtually, that will be key to your success, whether you're anticipating a career change, shifting in your business, or rethinking your priorities during this pandemic.

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Be An Effective Advocate
Be An Effective Advocate

It's not a coincidence that the Movement for Black Lives was started by three women, Patrisse Khan-Cullors, Alicia Garza, and Opal Tometi. Their low-ego, high-impact, lead-with-love model has inspired and activated people of all races across the country and the world. In this episode, Gloria shares heart-forward movement-building tips to stay engaged, energized, and ready to lead change.

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An Intentional Woman
An Intentional Woman

This week, Gloria might make you question certain things you believe to be true about yourself, about your goals, and especially, about the way you’re working to achieve them. “What is your intention? Is your intention big enough to encompass all that you bring to the table? Are you limiting yourself by not fully using your power to envision and then reach your biggest, boldest intention?”

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Breadmaking and the Art of Leadership
Breadmaking and the Art of Leadership

Baking is among the most popular activities right now as people find ways to cope with being at home most of the time. But Gloria has been baking and building community along the way for many years. In this personal episode she looks back at the bonds she built and strengthened thanks to a certain challah recipe.

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Make Decisions Despite Uncertainty
Make Decisions Despite Uncertainty

This week, Gloria takes another thoughtful look at the opportunities the COVID-19 pandemic and other unexpected situations present. By drawing from recent events in her own life and leadership, as well as other women leaders and companies that have managed to thrive in the last few months, Gloria drives home the importance of “being able to live and lead with uncertainty and ambiguity.” Her analysis of current events makes clear how ambiguity offers space for you to innovate and breakthrough with your most powerful ambitions.

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Power Unused Is Power Useless
Power Unused Is Power Useless

This week, Gloria wants to talk about power. Our relationship to it. Our fear of it. Our misunderstanding of it. Drawing from examples in her own life, sociological studies, and decades analyzing power dynamics between people and within organizations, she guides us on ways to break through our hesitation, discomfort, and mistrust of summoning and asserting our power.

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Stop Calling Them Mistakes
Stop Calling Them Mistakes

Now’s an especially good time to do some thinking about who you want to be after the new normal sets in. All the time alone and apart these couple of months has given many of us the rare opportunity to reflect and reconsider. In this insightful review of her own professional path, Gloria offers tangible and tactical ways to emerge and move forward with intention and clarity—to more fully realize the vision you have for yourself at work and in life.

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