Cheryl Robinson

2 days ago | forbes.com | Cheryl Robinson

For anyone pivoting in their career, LinkedIn is your power tool—not your last resort. But too often, professionals treat it like digital duct tape, only pulling it out when something breaks: a job loss, a funding search or a professional identity crisis. According to LinkedIn expert Meredith Farley, founder of content studio Medbury, that’s the fastest way not to get results. LinkedIn has over 1 billion users worldwide, but only a fraction are active, according to Social Sprout.

3 days ago | forbes.com | Cheryl Robinson

Leadership demands conviction with a never-ending stream of decisions. From budget approvals and hiring calls to strategy pivots and culture questions, leaders are expected to make high-stakes choices day after day. But what happens when your sharp decision-making starts to slip—not from lack of skill, but from sheer mental overload? Welcome to decision fatigue: the silent performance killer creeping into boardrooms and team huddles.

5 days ago | forbes.com | Cheryl Robinson

When we think of toxic work culture, we often imagine big scandals or explosive blowups. But more often, workplace bullying creeps in quietly—through passive-aggressive emails and whispered exclusions. It’s not always loud. It’s not always obvious. And that’s exactly why it’s dangerous. Workplace bullying is a silent culture killer, and it’s far more common than leaders like to admit. According to the Workplace Bullying Institute, nearly 30% of U.S. workers have been bullied at work.

6 days ago | forbes.com | Cheryl Robinson

Leadership is often defined by emotional intelligence. Communication is praised as the cornerstone of building strong teams. Vision is seen as the spark that turns ideas into reality. However, one crucial element rarely gets the spotlight: financial literacy. Understanding numbers or budgets isn’t enough. Effective leaders must make strategic decisions and navigate economic uncertainty with confidence. But above all, they need to empower others to do the same.

1 week ago | forbes.com | Cheryl Robinson

When we picture powerful leaders, certain traits come to mind. We think of confident speakers. Decisive thinkers. Skilled strategists who command attention and drive results. But some of the most influential leadership communication doesn’t come from words—it comes from what you do when you’re not speaking. And it’s not always the cues you’d expect. These subtle, often overlooked signals shape how others perceive your authority; your body language tells a completely different story than your words.