--- title: WEST Wisdom | Leadership (8) description: Leadership | (8) --- [![Home](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/West%20August2017/Img/west%202016.jpg)](https://gwnew.memberclicks.net/home) # WEST Wisdom Blog ## [The Board Room – unveiling the mystery of what it takes to get there](https://info.westorg.org/blog/breakfast-cissy) Posted by [WEST Board Member](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/west-board-member) on Jan 20, 2018 5:19:24 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/5-4%20Breakfast.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/breakfast-cissy) Ever wonder how the board room is different from the executive room, including what is needed to get there?   **Cissy Young**   at Executive Recruiting firm Russell Reynolds will share her insights and experience on board and executive recruiting. This intimate, WEST members only Q&A breakfast will help unveil the basics and the nuances of getting to the boardroom. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/breakfast-cissy) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/breakfast-cissy#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Tech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tech), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Cambridge](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/cambridge), [Success](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/success), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Rockstars](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/rockstars), [Breakfast](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/breakfast), [Talent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/talent), [Board of Directors](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/board-of-directors) ## [Courage – the key to leading yourself with confidence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/courage) Posted by [WEST Board Member](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/west-board-member) on Jan 10, 2018 9:20:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/image%20-%20woman.jpeg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/courage) Fear of failure and the unknown can sabotage your life’s journey and prevent you from reaching your full potential. Through heightened self awareness and knowledge of your strengths you can take the personal responsibility of owning your life and courageously step forward out of your comfort zone.   [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/courage) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/courage#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Life](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/life), [Resilience](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resilience), [Cambridge](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/cambridge), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Lead](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/lead), [Leading Ourselves](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leading-ourselves), [Emotional Intelligence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/emotional-intelligence), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Self-Awareness](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-awareness), [Empathy](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/empathy) ## [Distance does not make the heart grow fonder: managing and motivating remote teams](https://info.westorg.org/blog/leading-remote-teams) Posted by [WEST Board Member](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/west-board-member) on Jan 3, 2018 1:27:12 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Event%20Photos/Mari%20Anne%20Working%20Remotely.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/leading-remote-teams) You are probably managing or working in a team with members scattered in different offices, different cities and different parts of the world. We can all underestimate, and especially if we are the ones at cozy HQ, how lonely, disconnected and inefficient this can feel. Misunderstandings and toxic office politics can swell with distance as team motivation and the sense of agency diminishes. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/leading-remote-teams) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/leading-remote-teams#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Communication](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/communication), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Resilience](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resilience), [Cambridge](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/cambridge), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Relationships](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/relationships), [Management](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/management), [Trust](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/trust), [Vision](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/vision) ## [WEST Launched a New Website – Check It Out](https://info.westorg.org/blog/new-website) Posted by [WEST Board Member](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/west-board-member) on Sep 20, 2017 9:40:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/WEST_Logo/WEST%202016.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/new-website) In support of our wonderful community the WEST board has invested in the renewal of our website to make it easier to navigate and find out who we are and what we have to offer. We hope this will provide an opportunity to learn more about WEST’s [mission](http://www.westorg.org/about?utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8XGuYN0sGW9evcgCoQuho0Ly9MELgfG0aXKXN7p-0sy4NrAxxFWrWvk7kDl1QQgr5IH3sk) and [learning events](http://www.westorg.org/upcoming-events?utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--33G0Y7QobmDYtpLAZbkNvgIHOI7qAkEfe2z9bhphuYsNOS_mp1XebAL7umHtwKgAUIQbU), the [benefits of membership](http://www.westorg.org/member-benefits?utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8jZPq3AnP8jlKEB_B-osBesP9-45p6CgomXpZFdLcoVfGx54UJlemqadonjpFHv7Swm9S5), and the ways in which [you can become involved](http://www.westorg.org/volunteers?utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9Nu2OXq3XZzXDdRh1w-gUwcamDPSQlzNDy_ZwFJpyPysOkTep0LPbRPnKB9pwAaORyzG1-) with WEST. Take a look at our new event listings for the fall of 2017 and meet some of our members who have provided testimonials describing what they have gained from joining WEST. There are many ways you can get involved in WEST whether as a [volunteer](http://www.westorg.org/volunteers?utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9lu4BJR7V11tbAs0Yx8nFeuKaa_jeXO5bIWfs2Z2lATzsihU5F62XIY9K1t0I6VDvu-2qt), a [sponsor](http://www.westorg.org/sponsorship?utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--2VnHatRFppfTFvFMtx-mgyk3kM7fvkSFu5jn8bOVpNavZxv5P9so4DM7bmHdBdukCJEc5), a blogger or a [workshop leader](http://www.westorg.org/workshop-leaders?utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--R3fCDwEQumiVJSdWFC-I8KpIceRU6Prs4d5MfJdwBYzUkz95cvZSfgWP3WJjEEkbf9pRb). Please take a look and see all that WEST has to offer and consider becoming a member today. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/new-website) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/new-website#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Team](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/team), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Excellence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/excellence), [Operational](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/operational) ## [Operational Excellence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/operational-excellence-1) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Sep 11, 2017 1:11:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2016-01-28-Photo-2.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/operational-excellence-1) Is your team operating at its best? Do you have a systematic way of evaluating progress towards goals and removing the various impediments your team faces? Is your team delivering the best service or product quality at the right cost? The concept of operational excellence is a guiding philosophy which requires teams and organizations strive to achieve excellence in all aspects of its operations, adding value at every step. It offers a series of tools and methods that can help efficiency, effectiveness, and adaptability. It makes visible key performance indicators and what needs to be done to support performance. Join us on 9/14 for a workshop on Operational Excellence for Team Performance.** **You will learn about various operational excellence frameworks and how you can create and implement your own using proven techniques and methods. Specifically, you will leave with 10 tools to make your team more effective that you can start using immediately after the workshop.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/operational-excellence-1) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/operational-excellence-1#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Team](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/team), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Excellence](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/excellence), [Operational](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/operational) ## [Price Reduction for Fall WEST Workshops](https://info.westorg.org/blog/special-rate) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Aug 29, 2017 9:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/WEST_Logo/Join%20WEST.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/special-rate) **Now through December only! Huge member discount for WEST workshops**.  Thanks to a very generous donor we are able to offer our members a special discounted rate for workshops through December - workshops will cost only $20 for members, a savings of $30 per event off the non-member rate. [Join now](https://info.westorg.org/e1t/c/*W1QpnNp86RgCyW1SWGw76LBnY90/*N6CrRttKqSmQW5wYYN45zT9f60/5/f18dQhb0SmhV8YXMK4N8rz2MnHbqG6W1yfnKS1PTTsbW7sR9j51vkZ1yW1LlF6F7lZw3DV6HSjM7N_GDbW1gPRtT6WBf7qW5lR-6z5mNLNvW7bqTzM7vp5QyW70v_5j5LrK1dN7Mz3ydlZQ1lW7JCxGl81bhDKW7N_KqM11GtpLW520N2H7v70tSW2JxdHw5mZjbqW31H38059SFsZW52Ylfx3_8mplW9fgwMT4gF2fSW3226jF30fVKpN1VM-rGJz-QkW7x5L112dg1pNW84scsq2tJ_DCW4cwdRd1TCb-ZW2MBm7B1h49_wW7sT61V8k8c-MW6wSZ6x77cwT_W5Kn_nj5nwLFyW2tkTfn8gz5JkW5MTpQ-2Sf4MvW7KRxwG3MYw73W1Q68w61MMh8vW3gvwcs8n73ZjW29z5Gn6ZzWY-W19rc8k7qr1WWW7wkNm93sWGZhW2_yHlV7Kk2WgW1FLx9R7HjFbhN9ffvRYrVprCW56gBW-3Br5nmf1MKFFx04) and you will quickly cover your annual membership costs while opening the door to our exclusive member-only events. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/special-rate) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/special-rate#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Tech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tech), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Life](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/life), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [You](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/you), [Discount](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/discount), [Membership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/membership), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events) ## [Career, Life, You](https://info.westorg.org/blog/career-life-you) Posted by [WEST Board Member](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/west-board-member) on Aug 21, 2017 10:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Career,%20Life,%20You/Career-Life-You!.jpeg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/career-life-you) Your career needs to be managed strategically and proactively - it does not just happen. Even though good luck, the right network and wicked smarts help, YOU are the only one who can set the direction. WEST’s programming theme this year has been specifically designed to help women in science and technology think about your career advancement strategically and develop your own plan for execution. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/career-life-you) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/career-life-you#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Tech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tech), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Work Life Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/work-life-balance), [Life](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/life), [Cambridge](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/cambridge), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [You](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/you), [Annual Theme](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/annual-theme) ## [7-27 Breakfast with Local CEOs](https://info.westorg.org/blog/7-27-breakfast) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Jul 25, 2017 4:47:59 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Event%20Photos/5-4%20Photo.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/7-27-breakfast) Are you looking for an opportunity to network and hobnob with local senior leaders? If so, this is THE event for you. Enjoy a light breakfast accompanied by lots of conversation with Emily Reichert, CEO of Greentown Labs and Chesley Chen, CEO of Safety Partners, Inc. Registration will be limited to a maximum of 20 participants to ensure an intimate experience.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/7-27-breakfast) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/7-27-breakfast#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Tech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tech), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Cambridge](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/cambridge), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [CEO](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/ceo), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking) ## [Growing Your Skills: Handling Challenging Conversations](https://info.westorg.org/blog/challenging-conversations) Posted by [Olivia Jeffers](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/olivia-jeffers) on Jun 23, 2017 6:59:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Event%20Photos/6-6%20Photo.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/challenging-conversations) Often conflicts arise, either at work or in our personal lives. At these times we have a choice to make between having a challenging conversation and remaining silent. As leaders, learning when and how to have challenging conversations in a kind and effective way can resolve conflicts and encourage growth in the organization. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/challenging-conversations) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/challenging-conversations#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Communication](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/communication), [Cambridge](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/cambridge), [Success](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/success), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Workshop](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/workshop) ## [Join Us in Hearing from Some Real-Life Wonder Women!](https://info.westorg.org/blog/wonder-women) Posted by [WEST Board Member](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/west-board-member) on Jun 19, 2017 10:04:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/6-16%20Photogrid.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/wonder-women) **"Wonder Woman is psychological propaganda for the new type of woman who should, I believe, rule the world” – William Moulton Marston, creator of Wonder Woman** Wonder Woman did not appear out of nowhere. Accordingly to the legend, she was created and mentored by her mother and was supported by a tribe of strong Amazon role models. Wonder Woman's Amazonian training helped her to develop a wide range of extraordinary skills and tools to help her in her quests for justice. Similarly, engaging with the Amazons of STEM leadership will help us develop the skills and tools required to succeed in our quests for obtaining leadership positions in the STEM arena.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/wonder-women) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/wonder-women#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Boston](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/boston), [Awards](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/awards), [Success](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/success) [Previous](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership/page/7) [All posts](https://info.westorg.org/blog/all) [Next](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership/page/9) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Career (159)](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career) - 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