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Founder mode, Innovation, and Why Women are Well Positioned to Lead
When all businesses are being disrupted by Gen AI, Founder Mode is required to stay competitive, and women are fantastic at a nurturing (not…
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Yue Zhao
👯 My New Chapter As A Maven Cohort-based Course Instructor 🚀🚀🚀
I’m excited to share a new chapter in my life: teaching cohort-based courses. Read on about why I chose this format and what I plan to teach!
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Approaching Bias with Curiosity
We all face biases at work that hinder our growth and performance. Being vulnerable and asking the questions from a place of curiosity is the best way…
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How To Fight Your People-Pleasing Inclinations
The strong desire to get along with or please others even if you don't truly want to comes from trauma. Here's how to manage and overcome it.
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August 2024

Overcoming Fear and Reflexive Reliance - Managing the Shadows of Your Superpower
Your biggest strengths are likely also holding you back. Out of fear, habit, or ignorance, we don't manage the very real downsides of over-reliance on a…
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How to Maximize Your Relationship with Your Manager
It does not pay to be easy to manage. Here's how to make the most of your manager relationships and say "no" effectively.
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5 Steps for Handling Conflict When the Other Doesn't Want to Engage
How to reach out to others, build trust, and avoid making them defensive
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Hidden Work and Two Career Accelerators for Women and Minorities Leaders
Beyond doing your role well and making it known, what are some additional ways to get ahead faster at work, particularly for women and minorities?
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How Your Manager's Growth Potential and Willingness to Share Power Affects Your Career Trajectory
Are you fighting for scope with your manager? Is he keeping all the credit? Learn what types of managers are best for career growth and what to do if…
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July 2024

How to Answer Questions Strategically With Executives
Does it feel like you're too in the weeds? Learn how to start with goals and strategy before diving into details to stay strategic and high level in…
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Landing Execution and Strategy without burning out
Getting out of the "I don't have time to be strategic because I'm too swamped with execution or fixing issues at hand" trap.
What do to when conversations are derailed
Rabbit holes, interruptions, emotional outbursts. The meeting you're leading is not going well -- what to do?
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