The Clareo Group

Where are you in your leadership journey? Maybe you’re brand new to campus, seeking to listen and learn and get grounded in your new place... …or stepping into a new role and eager to deepen your relationships with current colleagues... …or perhaps you’re the new “fix-it” leader, tapped to solve a persistent problem... …or you might be shy about saying out loud that you aspire to higher levels of leadership, with the recognition and responsibility that comes with a new title. Any of those ring true? You and hundreds of other women in higher ed. You are not alone! Exceptional leadership looks different on every one, but awesome leaders share key characteristics. • They lead their teams with loyalty, compassion, and honesty: with their big brains & big hearts. • They create trusting relationships grounded in psychological safety. • They communicate all the essential stuff with compassion and conviction. They don’t waste their time – or other people’s! – with unnecessary messaging, pointless meetings, or endless busy-work. • They keep all the dots connected and everyone moving in the same direction. • They keep their values front and center. In 25 years of leading and being led, of watching and listening and learning from exceptional leaders, I’ve distilled what matters most for leaders at all levels. And now I share it in workshops, classes, and coaching sessions for individuals and groups. I talk about it on The Uplift podcast. I muse about it, and share actionable tips, in my weekly newsletter. (Hit the "Sign Up" button in our headline.) Thank you for joining our community of like-minded, ambitious, and heart-centered women, leading college and university campuses from all levels. Welcome!