Leadership Resources From Marisa’s Desk
Mosaic Mentorship: Irene Baldoz
I have a very special mentor for you to meet this May. Can you guess? →
Cultivating a beginner’s mindset
When you’re working hard to prove yourself in a new leadership role, adopting a beginner’s mindset can feel counterintuitive. But here’s why it’s exactly the path to success and great leadership →
Mosaic Mentorship: Laura Dellinger
Meet my executive coach, Laura – coach, consultant, and catalyst. In this Q&A, we talk about trust, the current state of DEI, and Laura’s mantra for staying present. →
Mosaic Mentorship: Penny Collins
New blog series! In the following months, I’m going to be introducing you to my mentors. First up, I’m excited for you to meet Penny Collins, VP & Head of Human Resources at Edwards Lifesciences. →
Celebrating multicultural women in leadership
In honor of Women’s History Month, this post is a celebration of all my multicultural women leaders. I see you! →
7 Ways to Build Trust in a Team
Trust is high-value corporate currency. For leaders, trust is a must-have when attempting to lead a team to greatness… or simply trying to build connections around the workplace. Ready to build some trust? Here are my practical tips for leaders at ANY point in their career. →
Why leadership mentoring is important
You should never lead alone. Here are my tips on finding a leadership mentor, how to build a “leadership committee,” and a handful of questions you can ask to get the most out of this legacy-building relationship →
Elevate your communication with active listening
Sometimes the greatest managers look a lot like counselors. One of the top ways to improve your conversations is by developing your capacity for active listening – read on for some tips that will help you personally have a powerful influence on your workplace culture. →
Keys to Effective Communication
Whether it’s a tough talk, a managerial conversation, or a growth conversation, how you handle communication is a critical piece of building connection and trust with your team. Unlock more confidence in your conversations with these tips →
Developing the art of positive self-talk
Ever thought about the impact of your self-talk? Discover our empowering process and secure your practical positive self-talk guide.
What Is My Culturally Identity: Internalizing culture
Marisa reflects on how “internalizing culture and identity” has helped her better understand the ways culture shapes her own relationships and behaviors in the workplace. You’ll want to save these reflection questions. →
Social Leadership as a Process
Leadership involves engaging and influencing others toward shared goals. Let’s talk about some frameworks you can use to better understand this surprisingly social process →
Leading to create psychological safety
As someone who develops leaders and helps workplaces cultivate cultures that support diversity, equity, and inclusion, I can tell you many stories about the critical role psychological safety and trust play in healthy work environments.
How To Create A Culture Of Learning At Work For Modern Leaders
Learn how to become a leader who ignites your team's success by deploying these strategies for building a culture where equitable communication, development, and opportunities thrive.
Commit to diligent conversation for effective 1 on 1 meetings
Don’t let short-cut communication undermine your leadership. Having regular conversations with each team member is critical for building trust, culture, and equity – here are a few strategies to help you make the most of these conversations that count.
It’s a new chapter for Matz Learning Solutions
With the launch of our new website, we’re catapulting into this high-impact year and excited to have you all along on the ride. Read on for a peek at some other new things around here.
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Trainer Notes
“You’re not alone in wondering, “Who am I to lead?” Self doubt is something EVERY leader has to look square in the face – and decide to lead in spite of it. ”
— Marisa Matz, Founder and Learning & Leadership Consultant