Send us a text There is a massive difference between being polite and being strategic. Most women leaders are courteous. They say "thank you" and acknowledge hard work. But most miss the specific leadership opportunity that separates middle management from executive leadership: Strategic Appreciation. Real influence isn’t just about delivering results; it’s about building a network of professional goodwill that becomes currency when you need it most. When you shift from generic gratitude to s...
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Send us a text There is a massive difference between being polite and being strategic. Most women leaders are courteous. They say "thank you" and acknowledge hard work. But most miss the specific leadership opportunity that separates middle management from executive leadership: Strategic Appreciation. Real influence isn’t just about delivering results; it’s about building a network of professional goodwill that becomes currency when you need it most. When you shift from generic gratitude to s...
130. Why You're Praised But Not Promoted: The Truth About Recognition vs. Reward for Women Leaders
Communicate to Lead
17 minutes
2 weeks ago
130. Why You're Praised But Not Promoted: The Truth About Recognition vs. Reward for Women Leaders
Send us a text Book your Leadership Strategy Call You're praised in every performance review. Your manager can't stop saying how "invaluable" you are. But somehow, the promotion never comes. The raise never materializes. And you're left wondering if you're ungrateful for feeling frustrated by all that "appreciation." Here's what nobody's telling you: Gratitude is being weaponized to keep you stuck. This episode exposes exactly how it happens—and gives you the framework to stop it. What This E...
Communicate to Lead
Send us a text There is a massive difference between being polite and being strategic. Most women leaders are courteous. They say "thank you" and acknowledge hard work. But most miss the specific leadership opportunity that separates middle management from executive leadership: Strategic Appreciation. Real influence isn’t just about delivering results; it’s about building a network of professional goodwill that becomes currency when you need it most. When you shift from generic gratitude to s...
