My Latest Articles
3 Ways To Lead Your Team More Effectively Now
#real talk with Lisa Duerre As leaders, we need to always remember the human side of our team. You can’t lead someone well until you take the time to get to know them. What are their strengths? What are they not great at? Think about how you can...
Don’t Get Burned – Effective Strategies to Avoid Burnout
Have you ever reached a point in your life when you had difficulty staying motivated? A time when you felt sapped of all your energy? When your patience was maxed out and it was negatively impacting your job performance and relationships? I know I have. We all have...
Yes, Self-Care In Tech Is Possible (And Here’s How)
This is a series focused on actionable things you can do now to put yourself on your agenda. This may surprise you (probably not), but self-care and Silicon Valley go together as well as ketchup and ice cream. The frenetic pace keeps people working every hour of the...
A New Tech Executive and a First-Grader Have a Lot In Common
The school pickup - I was dreading this experience. I knew my daughter would tell me about all the ways it was hard at her new school. People laughed at her, picked on her, she missed her old school, she felt awkward and didn’t know where anything was, on and on… I...
Influence and Negotiation — Do You Know The Difference?
Formal negotiations such as contract discussions, salary negotiations, and territorial disputes are easy to identify — you know when you’re in one. But there are many informal negotiations you can find yourself in without warning and without recognizing them. And this...
100 Hacks From Working Parents
Lisa Duerre was featured in Romper. Tips for parents who work. Here's what she had to say... 65. Don’t feel guilty. We need to re-think how we think about working from home, says Lisa Duerre, CEO and founder of RLD Group, based in Silicon Valley, and mother of one....
To the Leader With the Half-Written Resignation Letter…
I see you... Your dream job is now a nightmare, and you’re looking for the fastest, cleanest exit that won’t leave too much scorched earth behind you. Your resignation letter is half-written or maybe already saved as a draft in your personal email account yearning to...
The Most Overlooked Business Communication Opportunity
So much of what we do in business is about communicating and connecting. We’re all thumbing away at our screens to people around the world, across town, or shoot, even right next to you. If you’ve ever worked with me, you've probably heard me say, “Pick up the phone!”...
4 Strategies to Minimize Communication Misunderstandings
Misunderstandings and relationships go hand in hand. You’re bound to have misunderstanding sooner or later. Take the necessary precautions to minimize the likelihood of any confusion. Here are 4 tips to help you greatly reduce misunderstandings and help you be...
