Last night, I had the pleasure of seeing Hoda Kotbe interview Melinda French Gates at the beautiful Auditorium Theater in Chicago. The discussion offered many keen insights, but one from […]
Getting a RIF as Right as Possible
This year has kicked off with quite a few re-organizations and RIFs from entry-level to executive level. My sincere apologies if you are one of those now suddenly in transition. […]
Building Your Leadership Pipeline? Hire Veterans.
Over the last few years, I’ve had the good fortune to work with many U.S. military veterans who are now in the private sector. There was no special treatment here […]
Singing Your Own Praises
Many professionals find it challenging to take credit for their contributions and accomplishments. Maybe you’re humble. Maybe you don’t want to appear overly ambitious or be perceived as arrogant. Maybe […]
My Top 10 Lessons on Launching & Sustaining a Consultancy
According to the US Chamber of Commerce, in 2023, 5.5 million new businesses were started. In 2021, the World Economic Forum reported that 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs to […]
Something to Celebrate!
This year marks the 15th Anniversary of the launch of my business, McLysaght Consulting. How fortunate am I to be able to celebrate this milestone?! It’s given me pause to […]
A Little Love for Teachers Everywhere
Outside of our family and home life, teachers are one of the most significant early influences in our lives. When we’re young children, they introduce us to entirely new worlds […]
4 Steps to Shift from Fear to Facilitation
As a follow-up to my last post, “Are You Using the Right F Word?”, this blog focuses on noticing when you’re operating from an Undermining F (Fight, Flight, Freeze, Frenzy) […]
David Boxell – A One Man Master Class in Talent Pipeline Development
When I reflect on my own career path, I’m grateful for the many leaders who invested in me along the way, imparting knowledge, wisdom and feedback with a delivery that […]
Are You Using the Right “F” Word?
As the connection between neuroscience and leadership (and overall performance) becomes more evident, the conversations about the amygdala and Fight, Flight or Freeze responses become more ubiquitous. “Frenzy” is another […]