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You're Not a Perfectionist. You're Scared. And It's Time to Say That Out Loud.
Perfectionism isn't a personality trait or a humble brag — it's fear with a PR team. Here's what it's really costing you, and what to do instead.
Marlo Lyons
2 days ago


The Word "Confidence" Is Failing Women Leaders
Senior women aren’t climbing more slowly because they lack confidence. They’re being held back by a system that misnames the problem and hands them the wrong solution. Here’s what actually works.
Marlo Lyons
Aug 12


You Already Have AI. You're Just Not Using It Right.
Former OpenAI product leader Tatsiana Maskalevich reveals the real reason most people aren't getting results from AI — and the five things you should do differently starting today.
Marlo Lyons
Jul 29


Why Mentoring Matters More in the AI Era
As AI automates more routine work, organizations are losing the everyday experiences that once helped employees develop judgment, pattern recognition, and leadership instincts.
Marlo Lyons
Jul 24


The Emotional Labor of Leadership No One Warns You About
Most people pursue leadership because they think it comes with more influence. But leadership comes with emotional labor that most people never anticipate.
Marlo Lyons
Jul 22


Networking for Introverts: How to Build Powerful Professional Relationships Without Feeling Fake
Networking isn’t about working a room. It’s about connecting with one person at a time. And introverts may actually have an advantage.
Marlo Lyons
Jul 1


What Do You Do When Your Boss Clearly Doesn’t Have Your Back?
What do you do when you know your boss may not like you, doesn’t advocate for you, and hasn’t given you any constructive feedback?
Marlo Lyons
Jun 24


How to Start Over When Life Falls Apart
Many people think of starting over as evidence that something went wrong. A failed business. A layoff. A divorce. A financial setback. A dream that did not unfold the way they expected.
Marlo Lyons
Jun 16


Your Kids’ Summer Energy Is a Leadership Lesson
Your kids’ summer energy is actually a leadership lesson in how curiosity at work beats perfection every single time.
Marlo Lyons
Jun 9


Why Connection at Work Matters More Than Productivity (And How to Rebuild It)
Employees who have a friend at work are significantly more likely to be engaged and stay with their company. That single relationship can transform someone’s experience at work.
Marlo Lyons
Jun 2


Your Stallion Got Stolen: How to Reframe Career Setbacks and Turn Them Into Growth
Didn’t get promoted? Laid off? Feeling stuck in a toxic job? Learn how to reframe career setbacks, reduce burnout, and rebuild confidence with a powerful mindset shift.
Marlo Lyons
May 19


Stop Saying “Why” and “Should” at Work: The Communication Shift That Builds Trust
If you want to build trust, psychological safety, and stronger leadership presence, a simple language shift can change everything.
Marlo Lyons
May 12


The Real Reason Teams Fall Apart (Hint: It’s Not Strategy)
Most team dysfunction isn’t about strategy, talent, or even workload. It’s about trust. And more specifically, lost trust.
Marlo Lyons
May 5


The Mindset Shift That Builds Resilience: Stop Asking “Why Is This Happening to Me?”
Most of us know the first thought that pops into our head when something goes wrong: “Why is this happening to me?” What if one simple shift in thinking could change how you experience challenges at work and in life?
Marlo Lyons
Apr 28


Energetic Intelligence: The Missing Link Between Hustle and Wealth
What if your income ceiling isn’t about strategy, but about your nervous system?In my recent Work Unscripted conversation with intuition and energy expert Wendy Paige Sterling, we explored a powerful shift in how we think about money, success, and alignment.
Marlo Lyons
Apr 21


What Is Executive Presence? A Clear Definition (Without the Corporate Vague Speak)
Executive presence is the ability to create confidence in other people about your leadership, especially in high-stakes environments.
Marlo Lyons
Apr 14


The Most Powerful Leadership Tool You’re Ignoring: Your Breath
High-performing leaders spend years mastering strategy, communication, negotiation, and execution. But there’s one leadership tool almost no one teaches and it might be the most powerful one you have.
Marlo Lyons
Apr 7


Why Feedback Doesn’t Create Lasting Change at Work (And What Actually Does)
If you’ve ever given feedback and watched things get awkward, tense, or counterproductive—you’re not imagining it.
Marlo Lyons
Apr 1


You Say You Can’t Afford It. Really? What Are You Actually Paying For?
We invest in what we value. Think about it. Daily Starbucks runs. Impulse shopping online. Eating out several times a week because you’re too tired to cook. But what if the real issue isn’t affordability? What if it’s alignment?
Marlo Lyons
Mar 17


No-Influence Leadership: Why the Best Leaders Stop Trying to “Change” People
What if the leadership playbook so many organizations swear by—influence, persuasion, “executive presence,” and leadership training programs—was built on a flawed assumption?
Marlo Lyons
Mar 11
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