Jul 9, 2020
We are in the midst of a perfect storm for change. And the world needs diverse leadership to guide us through this messy transition to healing. So, what can we do, as women, to lead in an authentic, engaging way that honors our vision? How can we learn to be strong, stand up and stand out in a time when our voices are needed more than ever?
Pattie Grimm is the President and CEO of Advantage Training, a firm that specializes in organizational effectiveness, leadership and team development. Pattie has 25-plus years of experience in organizational development and change management (including 15 years in leadership at Microsoft), making her a sought-after speaker and empowerment expert for women, leaders and teams. She is also the author of Quiet Women Never Changed History: Be Strong, Stand Up & Stand Out.
Today, Pattie joins Sylvia to discuss her mission to empower women and girls to be the best we can be in any endeavor we choose. She walks us through the key themes in her book, explaining how playing to our strengths facilitates peak performance and why it’s crucial to develop our own personal leadership vision. Listen in for Pattie’s insight on demonstrating confidence (without crossing the line to aggression) and learn how YOU can be strong, stand up, stand out—and kick some glass!
Pattie’s mission to empower women and girls to be the best we can be
How giving up on her own needs led Pattie to adrenal failure, anxiety and depression
Pattie’s research on the top characteristics of men vs. women leaders
Examples of women demonstrating strong leadership during a crisis
How playing to our strengths facilitates peak performance
Pattie’s 4 Birds personality assessment
Creating your own personal leadership vision + using it to guide your decisions
How to stand out by being visible, valuable and vocal
Pattie’s advice around stating INTENT before CONTENT
Getting past the myth of doing-it-all and making yourself #1 on your to-do list
The top two mistakes women make as they move up the career ladder
Get Pattie’s book, Quiet Women Never Changed History: Be Strong, Stand Up & Stand Out—Let’s Go Kick Some Glass, for $10 (including free S&H and $200 in free bonuses) at womenkickingglass.com/book or reach her via email at pattiegrimm@live.com.
Becker-Hill Women’s Empowerment School
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World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report 2020
Equal Rights Amendment Ratification Map
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
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