The 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.”

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Break the Cycle of Unnecessary Apologies

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Break the Cycle of Unnecessary Apologies Shira Miller on Aim 4U Ladies Podcast on how to Break the Cycle of Unnecessary Apologies In this episode, Sophia has Shira Miller join her to discuss the trap of over-apologizing, particularly among women. Shira shares her journey from a life of constant apology to a confident stand against…

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Shira Miller on How to Be Awesome at Your Job

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How — and Why — to Stop Overapologizing Shira Miller on the podcast How to Be Awesome at Your Job reveals the harmful effects of overapologizing—and shares powerful advice for owning your greatness. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How overapologizing hurts you personally and professionally  2) Five steps to stop unnecessary apologies 3) How to…

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Stop the Apology Speak – TEDxBayRidgeWomen

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I’ve always dreamed about speaking at a TEDx event. In 2019, that wish came true when I was lucky enough to deliver two TEDx talks about ideas I wanted to spread within three months of each other. At TEDxBayRidgeWomen on December 15, 2019, my talk topic was Stop the Apology Speak. Stop the Apology Speak…

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