Author Archives: dsangiovanni

Some of life’s challenges define who we are. Others refine us towards our potential. The former are the challenges that shape our lives, our careers, our families, our very identities.Continue reading “Define or Refine?”

The Leaders Edge has been supporting executives through career transitions and providing them senior outplacement support for over 20 years. Many of us in the company have had significant experience beforeContinue reading “You are about to accept an exciting new career opportunity! But are you paying attention to red flags?”

This feeling is incredibly common among professionals. Every time they consult their mental career map, the “You Are Here” dot is miles behind the one marked, “Where you’re SUPPOSED toContinue reading “Career Myth: I’m Behind In My Career”

There’s a reason we call our ideal occupation a “dream” job… It doesn’t exist in our ordinary plane of existence. A real job is never perfect. But I have aContinue reading “Keeping Workplace Challanges in Perspective”

What leaders say and do matters to organizational culture – as words and actions determine the level of productivity. If an executive’s behavior is authentic, inspiring and uplifting, it canContinue reading “The Bully-Proof Workplace”

There has been a resurgence in the conversation about how women are faring in the corporate environment and, in particular, around the gender pay gap and how long it willContinue reading “What’s Holding Women Back?”

One of the top career myths we see leaders struggling with is that they need a perfect career plan. It’s true that you want to have SOME sort of plan.Continue reading “The Myth of a Perfect Career Plan”

Don’t undervalue the blank space on your calendar. Just because it’s “open” doesn’t mean that you are mentally and energetically available. Your calendar ≠ your capacity. Too often, we tryContinue reading “Blank Space on the Calendar”

I attended a Speed Mentoring program run by the PoWer of Professional Women (PoWer) where I served as a Mentor for roundtable discussions on Leader Effectiveness. I was asked by a bright youngContinue reading “My Personal Leadership Formula – Show up, Speak up, and Follow-up!”

Confession: I’m a death gripper. Golf clubs, mandolin pick, kayak paddle, bike handlebars – whatever the hobby, I’m holding on for dear life. Does it ever help my performance? Nope. InContinue reading “A Lighter Touch: Are You Reducing Your Leadership Effectiveness?”