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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

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 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

Check out this PowerPoint showing Howard Schultz's transformational leadership qualities.   xoxo, Kim

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

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?

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

The book "Good to Great" uses the term "level five leaders" to define the best leaders. The book states that "Level five leaders are a study in duality; modest and willful, humble and fearless." As I read and learn about the characteristics of level five leaders, I am reflecting on the various leaders I have … Continue reading Level 5 Leaders

Check out this video for some advice from women in C-Suite positions.   xoxo, Kim

"Somebody once asked could I spare some change for gas? I need to get myself away from this place I said yep what a concept I could use a little fuel myself And we could all use a little change" - Smash Mouth, in their hit song "All Star" This is the end of college … Continue reading We Could All Use a Little Change