Posts by Shira Miller
The One Practice That Changes How Your Team Shows Up
Before people perform, before they exceed expectations, before they become remarkable — they need to feel seen. Because recognition isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s the foundation of trust, engagement, and performance. When people feel seen and valued, they show up differently — with more confidence, ownership, and commitment. And the data backs this up. According…
Read MoreRecognition-First Leadership: Why Building People Builds Everything Else
How Marcus Allen models recognition-first leadership — and why “giving more than you take” is the only sustainable way to lead Some leaders chase results. Others build people — and the results follow. When I spoke with Marcus Allen, what struck me immediately wasn’t just his credibility (13 years as CEO of Big Brothers Big…
Read MoreThe Rise of the Clueless Boss — and How Remarkable Leaders Do the Opposite
Why people shut down under bad bosses — and how great leaders activate engagement, trust, and remarkable performance.
Read MoreThe Secret to Keeping Great People? Help Them Grow
We all want to activate the remarkable in our people — to see them soar, perform at their best, and stay engaged. But here’s the truth: none of that happens without growth.
I was talking to Michele Corsini at Comcast in preparing to speak at the WICT Network National Leadership Conference on October 19, and she told me a story that perfectly captures this.
When Michele was just 26, she was asked to automate subscriber reporting for Comcast’s finance division. One small issue: she didn’t speak “finance.” But her leaders saw potential. They gave her a seat at the table, mentored her through the learning curves, and trusted her to figure it out.
That trust changed everything. Michele went on to build Comcast’s first automated subscriber reporting system — the foundation for its national data warehouse. More importantly, she learned a lesson that shaped her entire career:
“With the right support and perseverance, you can do anything.”
Read MoreThe Real Reason You Can’t Move Forward (You Need Optimism)
The Real Reason You Can’t Move Forward (You Need Optimism) Shira Miller on The High Performance Life podcast with Scott Danner In this week’s episode, I am joined by Shira Miller! Shira is passionate about helping people live and lead with purpose, optimism, and sustained energy. A two-time TEDx speaker, Certified Executive Coach, and author…
Read MoreHow to Reframe Your Thinking and Lead with Authentic Optimism
Walt Disney sat dejected on a train bound for California with a bankrupt studio behind him, a character he could no longer use, and no clear plan ahead. What he did next is the reason you know his name—and it’s the same skill that keeps leaders going when others give up. Experts say the difference between people who give up and those who don’t is optimism. It’s because optimistic people see obstacles as temporary setbacks. They expect positive outcomes in the long run. If you want to activate the remarkable in your team, start by activating it in yourself by exploring optimism.
Even if you’ve never seen yourself as “an optimist,” you can learn it—and do it authentically by making one small shift at a time.
Read MoreLeadership Starts Here: Why Self-Care Is Your Greatest Power Move
As a C-Suite executive, I face the same challenges many leaders do—setting strategy in a rapidly changing world, managing people and projects against deadlines and budgets. But lately, the hardest challenge of all has been something much more basic: getting enough sleep to fuel everything I’m trying to accomplish.
Earlier in my career, I wore my ability to get by on four to five hours of sleep as a badge of honor. I thought it proved my work ethic—how GenX of me, right? But over the years, it caught up with me.
Even with healthy eating and regular workouts, I noticed my ability to concentrate—and even my IQ points—dropped when I had several nights of poor sleep in a row. That’s not how I want to show up in my professional or personal life.
And here’s the truth: pushing hard might give you wins in the short term, but sustained success comes from making well-being a top priority.
Because you can’t lead well if you don’t feel well.
Read MoreWhen Success Feels Like Fraud: How to Recognize and Reverse Self-Doubt
Picture this. You’re standing on stage, applause thundering in your ears, clutching the award you’ve dreamed about for years. Or maybe you’ve just opened the email confirming your big promotion, the one that launches you into a whole new league. You should be soaring… but instead, a small voice in your head whispers:
“Do you really deserve this? What if they find out you’re not as good as they think?”
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Maybe your moment looked different—
The client win that made your quarter.
The industry spotlight on your work.
The day your boss told you, “We can’t imagine this team without you.”
These are supposed to be pinnacle moments. And yet, for many of us, they’re shadowed by a surge of self-doubt.
Read MorePersonal Branding: Why It Matters and How to Make It Work for You
Back in the day, personal branding used to be reserved for A-list celebrities – you know, one-name wonders like Beyonce, Cher or Madonna. Social media and technological advances shifted that paradigm and in today’s competitive world, establishing a strong personal brand is essential for business leaders, executives and entrepreneurs. I’m defining personal branding as creating…
Read More5 Ways to Build Greater Self-Trust During Uncertain Times
Right now, there is a lot of uncertainty in the workplace. U.S. federal workers are losing their jobs in droves. An increasing number of companies have moved away from previous hybrid work policies, with Amazon, AT&T and Dell recently requiring that employees work on-site five days a week. Jobs that seemed safe feel anything but…
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