If You Want to Lead, Master This Skill
People form an impression of others within seconds of meeting them. The real question, then, is not whether you’ll create an impression, but
My Publications
Dina is a frequent contributor to leading business publications including Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes.
- Jun 16
How to Present Your Ideas to a Coworker Who Won’t Listen
Getting through to a difficult colleague comes down to anticipating their retorts and a lot of patience.
- May 20
Your Company is Scaling Fast. This is How You Can Grow at the Same Rapid Pace
When your entrepreneurial venture is experiencing a burst of growth, here is how to prevent yourself from becoming overwhelmed.
- May 12
How (and When) to Say No to the Boss
To sustain your effectiveness and well-being over time, it’s essential to learn the art of turning people down.
- Apr 12
How to Gracefully Handle a Conflict Among Your Team Members
Healthy conflict on teams can be the birthplace of new ideas, ways of seeing, stronger relationships, and team unity.
- Mar 10
How to Feel Less Icky About Networking
Strategies for how to think about networking differently, to offer real benefit to others, and build a strong and effective network.
- Jan 28
Why Taking Up an 'Anti-Expert' Mindset Leads You to Fresh Ideas
Is being the expert holding you – and others – back? Here are 5 strategies to cultivate curiosity and career growth.
- Dec 4, 2020
4 Questions for Working Parents to Ask Themselves to Stay Mentally Fit
Now is the time to let go, be thankful for little things, laugh whenever you can, and be kind to yourself.
- Nov 24, 2020
The Steps to Shake Yourself Out of 'Small-Picture' Thinking
Leaders know they should be strategic but struggle to find time. Here are 4 ways to pull out of the weeds.
- Nov 16, 2020
How to Find Your Purpose in Tumultuous Times
Covid-19 and the global tumult of 2020 have led many to a reflective place and search for meaning.
- Oct 12, 2020
Why Busy, Time-Hungry People Need Hobbies the Most
Research shows hobbies can make you more competitive in the workplace and help stave off burnout.
- Sep 24, 2020
Bored or Overloaded? This is the Amount of Stress You Need to Get Things Done
Reaching your peak performance comes down to finding a happy medium between too little and too much pressure.
- Sep 24, 2020
The Flexible Mindset One Prisoner of War Practices to Overcome Challenges
Resilience takes shape in a healthy balance between optimism and realism in this paradoxical thought process.
- Sep 23, 2020
How to Stop Your Boss from Micromanaging — and Stay Sane
A micromanager can stunt your professional growth. Here are five ways to get your boss to stop hovering and delegate more meaningful work.
- Aug 17, 2020
Why Virtual Onboarding Thrives from This One Simple Approach
Transitioning into a new company as a leader during a pandemic, when everyone is virtual, makes an already challenging time even more so.
- Aug 13, 2020
How to Lift Your Mood During the Long-Haul of Remote Work
As an executive coach reading plenty of research, I know we are more creative, productive, and resilient when we feel more positive.
- Aug 4, 2020
How to Prime Your Brain for Those Big, Breakthrough Ideas
To develop fresh, novel ideas that turn into amazing projects, you must make mental space.
- Jul 9, 2020
How to Cope When Your Close Coworker is Laid Off (and You're Still Employed)
Losing a work colleague can be jarring and disrupt your day-to-day routine. To move forward, take steps to funnel your emotions into product
- Jun 26, 2020
How Do You Overcome a Bad Job Market? Groom a Dynamite Personal Brand
In the wake of the pandemic’s economic damage, how well is your personal brand helping your employability and long-term image?
- Jun 16, 2020
How to Develop a Strong Leadership Brand
If you're a leader, you already own a leadership brand, whether you've thought about it or not. Is it the brand that you want?
- Jun 11, 2020
Are They Being Honest with Me? Here’s How to Encourage Candid Employee Feedback
Before your colleagues and direct reports can speak honestly with you, they must feel a sense of trust and safety.
- May 18, 2020
How to Build Trust in a Virtual Workplace
Leaders on virtual teams need to go over and above the normal measures to build trust.
- May 14, 2020
Mission Control
What do you want to accomplish in your career and how do you go about realizing it?
- Apr 14, 2020
How to Build Resilience in a Crisis
Three things to manage the challenges we're facing now and emerge stronger.