Posts by Shannon Cassidy

“Each of us, every waking hour, is called upon to say no, whether to friends or family members, to our bosses, employees, or co-workers, or to ourselves. Whether and how we say no determines the very quality of our lives. It is perhaps the most important word to learn to say gracefully and effectively.” –…

“The best assessment tool is to listen to your people. They talk about “we” when they’re talking about the organization – you’re on pretty good track to have an inclusive culture. If they talk about “they” you don’t have it. Save your money. Don’t do an assessment and just listen to how people talk.” Sally…

“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule but to schedule your priorities.” – Stephen R. Covey Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides Executive Coaching, Facilitation (team…

“If you said…What do you think is the indispensable value of leadership? I would say it is to be selfless…to sacrifice for the good of others. To be willing to give without expecting something in return. Because the beauty is in the giving.” Michael K. Powell is the former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission…

“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face…You must do the thing you cannot do.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork,…

“Think of leadership as the opportunity to have a positive influence on a person or a situation. You can say leadership is a fundamentally generous act. Leadership is about how you make people feel. It’s fundamentally generous.”  Our special guest today is Chris Stanley, a leader in the executive education space. Chris has more than…

“If the career you have chosen has some unexpected inconvenience, console yourself by reflecting that no career is without them.” – Jane Fonda Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique leadership development firm specializing in behavioral change, executive presence, effective communication, collaborative teamwork, empowering leadership, and conflict resolution. She provides…

“The greatest lessons I’ve ever learned are not from my successes. They are from my failures and I’ve had plenty of both. So don’t be afraid to fail.” – Maria Brennan “If you can’t get out of it, get into it.” – Michael Brennan Maria E. Brennan, CAE, is the President & CEO of The…

Happy 2024! This year we are going to focus the even number episodes on brief coaching tips. Starting in January, we will focus on The Five Degree Principle | How Small Changes Lead to Big Results.  Chapter One is titled Demonstrate Resilience. This short video provides an quick thought starter as you begin 2024. Please…

“We’re moving at a snail’s pace compared to what’s available out there. These kids are going to change the world if we let them. Or, they won’t because we stopped them.” “I think that the biggest issue in science it’s our inability to share our stories.” Serena has dedicated her life to advancing science and…