Sonia, Kimberly and Tom answer a question from Jayson in Santa Monica: “My company was just acquired by another organization. We know nothing about their culture and values. Are there tips for understanding the new organization’s culture? If their values are very different than my current organization – should I stay?”

Some of the many ideas in this episode:

Kimberly encourages Jayson to define his own must have values and to discern “Where is there alignment and where is there potential mismatch?”  

Sonia reminds Jayson of the importance of adopting a mindset of curiosity.

Tom suggests Jayson think with the eye to a long game and imagining his career as having an arc. 

Meet your Unlocking Leadership coaches:

Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.

Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.

Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.

Learn more at: https://unlockingleadership-askthecoaches.com

Join us next month for more ways to unlock your leadership.

From all of us here, thanks for listening!

Sonia, Kimberly and Tom answer a question from Roxanne in Boston: “I’ve heard for years that I should ‘think more strategically.’ I think I would if I got coaching. What would coaching entail?” 

Some of the many ideas in this episode:

Sonia speaks about the importance of learning ‘scenario planning.’

Kimberly reminds Roxanne to adopt a viewpoint of being inquisitive by always asking why. She also recommended The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. 

Tom shares a metaphor about elevating yourself and recommends John Kotter’s Leading Change.

And that’s just the beginning.  

Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.

Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.

Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.


Learn more at: https://unlockingleadership-askthecoaches.com

Join us next month for more ideas about how to unlock your leadership.

From all of us here, thanks for listening!

Kimberly, Sonia, and Tom answer a question from Catherine in Memphis: “Women very often are not the most vocal about themselves or their accomplishments, and despite their great resume, fail to demonstrate the presence that would get them the position they really aspire to have or are capable of holding. What suggestions or guidance can you provide to help women stand in their own presence?”

Among other things, Kimberly tells Catherine that being an advocate for your own accomplishments is not self-centered.

She also mentioned the book “How Women Rise,” which Tom loves, too.

Sonia challenged Catherine to explore the blueprint of her career and to write it if she hasn’t yet.

Tom envisions Catherine allowing herself to be un-armored as a way of finding her voice.

And that was just for openers. 

Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.

Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.

Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.

Join us next month for more ideas about how to unlock your leadership.

From all of us here, thanks for listening!

Sonia, Kimberly and Tom answer a question from Sejal in Portland: “A peer of mine seems clueless about how people are responding to her. I’d like to help her but don’t know how to do it appropriately.”

Some of the many ideas in this episode:

Kimberly urged Sejal to approach this conversation with sensitivity.  

Sonia encouraged people to use HR as a resource and a safe place to rehearse.

Tom recommended “Thanks for the Feedback” by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen.

And that just scratches the surface!

Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.

Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.

Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.


Learn more at: https://unlockingleadership-askthecoaches.com

Join us next month for more ideas about how to unlock your leadership.

From all of us here, thanks for listening!