to grow high-performing people, teams, and systems
that DELIVER remarkable results and unleash Human potential
by caring deeply,
investing generously, and leading courageously.
Why Do I Choose to Lead?
My "purpose statement" has evolved a bit as I've grown and evolved:
"In the face of opportunities and setback, Mary is remarkably reflective, resourceful, and
resilient. In building the capabilities of her team, she is one of the most generous leaders I
know. Mary is the
embodiment of a leader-learner."
- Mette Norgaard, Ph.D., MBA
Founder, Strategic Leadership & Learning
Faculty, Higher Ambition Leadership Institute
"it's a marathon, not a sprint"
Model for Getting Your Leadership Voice Heard
“You Can’t Blow an Uncertain Trumpet”
Model for Driving Strategic Change in an Enduring Way
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When it comes to leadership, here are my 10 core beliefs.
If higher-ambition leaders don’t step up, others will.
Be grateful. Never let people question if you appreciate them or if their efforts matter.
Do small things with great love.
You can get an awful lot done if you don’t care who gets the credit.
Family comes first. Career enables family.
What matters most should never be at the mercy of what matters least.
Don’t quit! Resilience & fierce resolve
Do the right thing; Endure the consequences.
It’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission.
Tough on the work, easy on the people.
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“Head Lifted,
Heels to the Ground”
Model for Getting Your Leadership Voice Heard
head lifted
Lead with competence and clarity;
Project humble confidence
train your inner voice
Silence the judgment;
Transform nervous energy into explosive excitement
Resonance and Placement
Connect with your audience;
Find the common ground
Lead from the Heart
Recapitulate “the why”;
Hold your focus
Anchor in Your Breath
Be calm, powerful & expansive;
Fill the space
Recognize Others
Graciously acknowledge those who help make it happen
Heels to the Ground
Hold onto integrity;
Be gritty and resilient
Leadership is all about vision and influence. But you can’t have influence if your voice is not heard. Inspired by my vocal training as a musician, here’s how I think about showing up as a leader to powerfully project my vision and connect with my audience.
None of us can do it alone. I truly believe the best measure of an effective leader is the effectiveness of her team. Central to intentional leadership is always remembering, “It’s not about you. It’s about them.” Let me walk you through my model for how to lead high-performing teams.
“It's a marathon, not a sprint”
Model for Driving Strategic Change
in an Enduring Way
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1. commit to ambition
Set your goals and articulate the strategies of how you'll get there
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