Understanding our Inner Critic is a critical first step. Shannon Bayer, Linkage’s Vice President of Revenue and Principal Consultant, recently hosted a webinar to discuss her journey of identifying and coaching her Inner Critic and shares tips on how you can master your own.

Our energy—how we use it, why we use it and where we apply it—is one of the most important assets for women leaders to effectively manage as they ascend in the leadership ranks. Molly Fletcher, trailblazing sports agent and author, offers a three-step approach to complete your Energy Audit—to avoid burnout and reclaim your time and energy for what matters.

Professional networks are powerful tools for women leaders to use to scale the hurdles to advancement. Linkage, a SHRM company, offers 4 tips on how women leaders can use their networks to advance in their careers and thrive at the highest levels.

Leadership has always required the ability to motivate others and to meet and overcome obstacles. What makes leadership different now? Today’s leaders must also lead the business, culture and people, with a commitment to inclusion. Here are 4 steps you can take as a leader to navigate the right now and what’s next of leadership.

Linkage’s Women in Leadership Executive Impact Award recognizes executives who have demonstrated a deep commitment to the advancement of women leaders at their organizations, and who have ignited lasting and impactful change for women through their leadership. Nominate an extraordinary leader now, before the August 16 deadline.

What can organizations do to help achieve gender parity in the workplace? Linkage research identifies four dimensions—Talent Systems, Focused Leadership Development for Women, Executive Action and Culture—that organizations can focus on to engage, develop and retain women leaders.

As we celebrate Pride Month, every leader can take action toward change. Here are four commitments leaders can make right now to be an ally and an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.