Harnessing AI and self-reflection for continuous leadership development
Dear Diary, Today’s ponderable: Have you used generative AI to reflect on a body of work that you created? The back story Well, in the spirit of challenging myself I recently did just that. Off the back of a recent conversation with long-time friend, mentee and DWG member alum, Christy Punch, I popped my 2025…
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Reflecting on a personal journey of positivity, mindfulness and connection
Dear Diary, In a world where change is gaining velocity (speed with direction), finding moments of positivity, mindfulness and connection can be transformative. Today, I thought I would delve into a personal journey where the simple act of embracing happy days and the art of note-taking came together, through the lens of some personal anecdotes…
Blog Communications Diary of a She-e-o The AI-first CEO: a new leadership archetype for a new age
Dear Diary, Here is today’s ponderable: is an AI-first CEO a new leadership archetype for a new age? Some months ago, DWG (Digital Workplace Group) introduced one such leader via Paul Miller’s Rewilding Work.1 Her name is Pamela Maynard, and she is known as the ‘AI-first CEO’ at Avanade. Serving as a pundit for this…
Blog Diary of a She-e-o Why peer networking is a S.N.A.P. at DWG Member Meetings
Dear Diary, One of the things our members frequently rave about is DWG’s ‘live benchmarking’. This is an activity that has been part of our kick-off approach at Member Meetings for many years now. Attendees are always amazed to see just how quickly a group of strangers can come together to share and learn through…
Blog Diary of a She-e-o What I learned about leadership from a jazz concert
Dear Diary, Some weeks ago, my significant other and I had the great fortune of taking in some exceptional jazz at Morristown Performing Arts Center in New Jersey with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Wynton Marsalis is a world-renowned musician, composer and bandleader, but his leadership approach extends far beyond the realm…
Blog Diary of a She-e-o Women lighting up the digital workplace landscape with insightful illuminations
Dear Diary, As women’s history month draws to a close, I wanted to celebrate the parade of remarkable women guests who have shared their insightful illuminations on the Digital Workplace Impact podcast. Since I could not feature them all, I opted for a ‘pick six’ approach from recent episodes. In no order, these are: 1….
Blog Diary of a She-e-o Unveiling ‘Diary of a She-E-O’: A tribute to trailblazing women
Dear Diary, As I unveil ‘Diary of a She-E-O’, I am filled with a profound sense of purpose and excitement. This LinkedIn newsletter is not just a platform; it is a tribute to the trailblazing women who have shaped the landscape of leadership. In launching this transformative endeavour, I pay homage to the indomitable spirit…
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