Leaning on Your "Palentines": Networking Tips for Leaders
Leadership feels like a solo journey at times, but even the strongest leaders know that success doesn’t happen in isolation. This Valentine’s Day, let’s share some networking tips for leaders while we focus on the importance of “Palentines" in our career: colleagues, mentors, and peers who help us feel our best and support our growth as a leader!
How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as a Leader
Imposter syndrome is a dreaded element of leadership and career growth in general. It makes even the most qualified and accomplished leaders question their worth and abilities. Let’s dive into the best techniques for how to overcome imposter syndrome as a leader.
Why You Should Consider Hiring an HR Consultant for Your Organization
Whether your organization already has a dedicated in-house HR (Human Resources) team or not, there will be moments when you feel like you need a fresh perspective! Here is why you should consider hiring an HR consultant for your organization.
New Year, New You: How to Grow as a Leader in 2025
A new year = a perfect opportunity for reflection and growth! For leaders, this fresh start can be an opportunity to reassess your leadership journey, clarify your values, and cast a vision that will lead you and your team to success. If you’re wondering how to grow as a leader in 2025, you’re in the right spot!
How to Achieve Employee Engagement (+ Why it’s Vital to Your Organization’s Success!)
Employee engagement is more than just a trendy buzzword – it’s a critical factor that influences your organization’s overall success! When employees are engaged, they’re not just clocking in and out – they’re actively contributing to your organization’s growth and overall success. Here’s how to achieve employee engagement.
What is Organizational Change Management (OCM)?: A Beginner’s Guide
The ability to manage change effectively can make or break an organization’s success. This is where Organizational Change Management (OCM) comes in. If you’re wondering, “what is Organizational Change Management?”, look no further! The answers are right here.
Effective Team Communication: Strategies for Clear, Concise Team Communication
Effective team communication is super important when it comes to creating a productive, engaged, and aligned workplace for any team or organization. In this blog post, I aim to share some simple, actionable strategies that will allow you to communicate more effectively, keep your messages brief but impactful, and build clarity and alignment within your team.
What is DEI and How Can I Become More Aware? - A Beginner’s Guide
DEI, or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, is a concept that is becoming more common in today’s workplace and leadership conversations. If you’ve ever asked yourself: “What is DEI and how can I become more aware?”, you’re in the right spot.
Top 5 Time Management Techniques for Leaders to Boost Productivity
You probably know already by now that time management is one of the most valuable skills any leader (or person!) can develop. With a plethora of tasks and responsibilities on our plate all at once, having effective productivity strategies in place can make all the difference. Ready to take control of your time and work smarter, not harder? Check out these top 5 time management techniques for leaders.
The Benefits of Hiring a Leadership Consultant
Effective leadership is essential for your success, both personally in life and within your organization! Let’s cover some of the top benefits of hiring a leadership consultant, elevating your overall career and leadership journey.
How to Cultivate a Healthy Team: 7 Steps to Get You Started
A healthy team is the foundation of any successful organization. When your team thrives, productivity soars, creativity flourishes, and goals are achieved with greater efficiency. In today’s blog post, we’ll explore what goes wrong when a team isn’t healthy and provide a tangible seven steps that will outline how to cultivate a healthy team.
Leading with Heart: What it Means and How to Achieve It
Given today’s fast-paced world and career demands, leadership is often considered a position of power and decisiveness and is proven solely by the ability to drive results. However, some of the most impactful leaders also lead with heart!
Top Leadership Skills Every Emerging Leader Should Cultivate
As an emerging leader, it’s so important to develop top leadership skills that will be essential to your growth and overall effectiveness in your career. You can Google a million articles that will give you generic leadership development advice, but I want to share with you my top two qualities/skills that will set you apart from the rest: authenticity and leading with heart.
Introduction to Traci Orr – Leadership Consulting
Welcome, friends! I'm Traci - a leadership consultant committed to helping emerging and experienced leaders find their authentic selves and lead with empathy and effectiveness. I wanted to kick off this first blog post with a solid introduction to my background and leadership philosophy so you can more easily identify if we'd be a good fit to collaborate!