In elementary and middle school they called me "bossy". In high school they called me "bitchy". Still today as a 23 year old woman, I speak my mind and give my opinions. Thankfully, the way society views head strong women is beginning to change for the better. Companies like Boss Babe exist to connect entrepreneurial … Continue reading The Power of Assertive Women
Why I Love My LinkedIn Premium Membership
LinkedIn's first reputation as a new social media platform was "like Facebook, but for the business world." Years later, it has become so much more! LinkedIn is a huge platform for the curation, sharing, and collaboration of ideas, as well as the largest online professional networking resource. I have been a LinkedIn user for five … Continue reading Why I Love My LinkedIn Premium Membership
Best Self Care Practices
Self care has always been something high on my priority list (this means: I make myself a priority so that I can then take care of others!) I'd like to share with you some of my favorite self care practices which you can start to adopt today! Get Your Beauty Sleep Sleeping 7-9 hours a … Continue reading Best Self Care Practices
Welcome Back
Hello and welcome back to Coffee & Confidence! Over the next few weeks I will be re-purposing this blog. I am shifting from a solely leadership-based blog, to a wider variety of topics that are relevant to other professional young women like myself. The overall branding is still the same- the two most important things … Continue reading Welcome Back
Leadership Theory Synthesis
I am natural born leader. Before college, I never thought of leadership as something to be learned. I had always been one, and I had a narrow view of what makes a leader and what does not. The conversation on leadership expanded tremendously when I began taking my hospitality courses at San Diego State. My personal … Continue reading Leadership Theory Synthesis
Servant Leadership Theory
Servant leadership theory was theorized by Robert Greenleaf in 1970. After studying this theory, and the amazing results associated, I can confidently say that this is my favorite leadership theory. Never heard of this theory before? Check out this slideshow I created! I feel most connected to servant leadership theory. I love that this theory … Continue reading Servant Leadership Theory
Howard Schultz: A Transformational Leader
Check out this PowerPoint showing Howard Schultz's transformational leadership qualities. xoxo, Kim
Transactional & Transformational Leadership
Most people have experienced transactional leadership, either in school, work, or some other type of organization with leader-follower relationships. The thing we are missing out on is being led by a transformational leader. Transactional leadership involves specific direction given by the leader to follower. The roles are clear, and must be adhered to. Two pieces … Continue reading Transactional & Transformational Leadership
Call me maybe?
If you haven't checked out Kate Wessell's blog, you should! "CALL HER KATE" IS COURAGEOUS AND INSPIRATIONAL I NOMINATE HER FOR MOST COURAGEOUS BLOG Call Her Kate is heart-warming and inspirational. Kate gives her readers a great look at who she is by sharing personal stories of her relationships and experiences that have gotten her … Continue reading Call me maybe?
Get it Right with Situational Leadership
Situational leadership is a leadership model formed by Ken Blanchard. It looks like this: This model helps leaders figure out how to best support their followers. Depending on your employees' levels of competence and commitment, there are different ways to best lead them. When someone starts a new job, it is likely that they will … Continue reading Get it Right with Situational Leadership
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