In the fast-paced realm of leadership, where decisiveness and authority often take center stage, the concept of vulnerability may seem counterintuitive. However, beneath the surface of traditional leadership lies a profound truth – embracing vulnerability is not a sign of weakness but a testament to authentic and heartfelt leadership.

It’s March which means it’s Women’s HIstory Month! Each year we celebrate the remarkable women who have shattered glass ceilings and inspired change in leadership roles across industries.

Before a team training, we’ll often send participants a pre-assessment survey asking them about communication challenges they want to address, and we always include a question about struggling with Imposter Syndrome. Over the last five years, approximately 400 people have completed this pre-assessment survey. Wonder how many people have experienced Imposter Syndrome at work? Every. Single. One.

Research conducted at Harvard Business School affirms that the key to managing the challenges inherent to leadership positions is in finding a balance between two important qualities: strength and warmth.

In honor of Women’s History Month, Bespoken would like to acknowledge some of the many women in positions of leadership who are breaking down barriers and inspiring future generations to lead with purpose, passion, and poise.

With recent layoffs dominating headlines, it’s easy to forget that team members voluntarily leaving their jobs continues to be a major source of turnover in the American workforce.

Second of a 4 part series: The American economy has certainly seen a lot of changes in the past few years. Over the next few weeks, the Bespoken blog will be dedicated to helping team members and managers alike navigate the changing tides.

The winter months bring us longer nights, colder weather, and more time spent indoors, which gives us plenty of space to reflect on the year behind us and dream of our goals for the new year ahead.

Although you may not be able to remedy the difficult thing that happened, you do have the power to share bad news in as kind and clear a way as possible.

Our tips on how to apologize and make amends.

When used strategically qualifiers can help you get what you want from your audience.

Understanding how to adapt to your boss’s communication style is an important business communication skill to hone.

Eye contact can make you feel powerful or vulnerable or both simultaneously.  Of all the tools in our communication inbox this makes it arguably the most powerful.

People with strong emotional intelligence tend to make better leaders, better managers, and better colleagues.

Navigating conflict is never pleasant.  And it can be doubly hard to witness friends or colleagues in the midst of a disagreement that doesn’t directly involve you.

S.H.E. Summit founder Claudia Chan, uses the term “macro-movement” to describe the amalgamation of social movements working as a team to ensure women and men are treated fairly.

Working for someone who doesn’t communicate effectively can be tricky. Since it’s in your best interest to forge a healthy relationship with your boss, what to do? Enter the concept of ‘Managing Up’.

What is Active Listening and how can it benefit our professional as well as personal conversations?

At Bespoken, we believe that soft skills can be taught. Follow these tips to trick yourself into becoming a people person.