Hidden Gems Blog

I didn’t expect my early October post to go viral . But 500 people around the world engaged with it. Twenty-five reposted it. What started as one client's story turned into a collective exhale from leaders who finally felt seen. A client held her team to deadlines and high standards. Most rose to meet them. A few didn't and called her "aggressive" for using the same approach her male peers applied without comment. Here's what I shared: When someone gave her feedback about her

Have you ever been faced with a decision, where the data in front of you suggested an outcome that felt morally unsound? I’m not saying...

When a client, friend, or former colleague tells me that they want more flexibility in their work life, I typically ask, Why?  It’s not...

My family laughs at me when a stranger volunteers intimate details of their personal story within seconds of our meeting. Inevitably,...

Have you ever thought back to the managers who shaped your early career? Picture two contrasting figures: One who showed up every day...

For every mentor or sponsor who champions a high-potential employee's promotion, there's an equally impactful and diametrically opposite...

My 50-ish year-old peers and I are experiencing a revelation: unlike how many of us viewed our parents at this age, we recognize that...

#NoahKahan’s Fenway Park performances... assembling great teams is similar to putting together headliner bands and collaborations.

We are rolling into summer, the season that we live for– when we can shed our layers of clothing, slow our pace, and enjoy a few extra...