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My Next Word by Kathy Gledhill

My Next Word explores the private side of leadership: the strategies, hard calls, and things you can't say out loud. I'm the person leaders call when they need someone who can keep up and push back.

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Which Olympic Event Is Your Specialty?

The other night I dreamed that I had been asked to kayak on the women’s Olympic team in a shared boat with another woman.

Are You Under The Influence?

You should be.

The Invisible Job

It's not in your job description. And it costs you.

The Cost of Dancing Lessons

How much is that elephant in the window?

The Risk of Competence

Impact > Competence

The Risk of Patience

Should I or shouldn't I?

The Risk of Too Much

The board meeting is next week and you’ve sent out the pre-read.

The Risk of Reasonable

Here’s the scenario:

What Are You Pretending Not To Know?

Some decisions age like fine wine. Others just get worse in the barrel.

The Catalyst Brief 002

Short. Practical. For Senior Leaders.