Margie Warrell

Washington, D.C., United States

Contributor at Forbes

Bestselling Author | Speaker | Leadership Advisor | Courage Catalyst | Braver Leaders, Better World.

Articles

What Bill Maher and Trump’s Dinner Teaches Us About Civil Dialogue

1 week ago | forbes.com | Margie Warrell

Some images stop you mid-scroll. For me, one of those was a photo of comedian Bill Maher—longtime liberal firebrand—having dinner with President Donald Trump, a figure he’s relentlessly criticized for years. My first thought: Seriously? My second: Good on him.
The Courage Gap by Margie Warrell. PhD

2 weeks ago | penguin.com.au | Margie Warrell

"The Courage Gap offers on-point leadership advice." —Kirkus Reviews Do you sometimes hold back when you know you need to speak up or step forward? Fear creates the gap. Courage closes it. This powerful guide from the bestselling author of You’ve Got This! cuts through the hype to connect the 'why' of courage to the 'how' of courage.
You Don’t Just Need Courage To Try-But Humility To Learn When You Fail

1 month ago | forbes.com | Margie Warrell

A few years ago, I had the privilege of spending a week with Richard Branson and an incredible group of entrepreneurs and change-makers on Necker Island hosted by Virgin Unite, Branson’s Foundation. It was a week filled with deep conversations, bold ideas, and a unique opportunity to spend time with with a host of visionary leaders across broad spheres of influence. On our first evening, I had the honor of interviewing Richard about risk, resilience, and the realities of entrepreneurship.
Why You May Never Find It, But You Can Create It

1 month ago | forbes.com | Margie Warrell

St. Patrick’s Day is synonymous with good luck—four-leaf clovers, pots of gold, and serendipitous fortune. But at this moment in time, when many feel like luck is not on their side—amid economic uncertainty, industry disruptions, and an unpredictable world—it's worth reconsidering what luck truly is. In business, as in life, luck is rarely a random stroke of fate. It’s a byproduct of mindset, action, and resilience.
How To Steady Yourself In Unsteady Times

1 month ago | forbes.com | Margie Warrell

A few days ago, I spoke with a senior executive grappling with uncertainty. After nearly two decades of steady career progression, he suddenly found himself in limbo. His company, once an industry leader, had been acquired, and leadership changes were unfolding at a dizzying pace. His role was being restructured, and while he wasn’t immediately out of a job, the future felt anything but certain.
How to Steady Yourself in Unsteady Times

1 month ago | advisorstream.com | Margie Warrell |Ron Phillips

Margie Warrell, Ph.D, Contributor March 12, 2025 The world feels unpredictable, but uncertainty isn’t new—how we respond matters. Five strategies to regain control, make better decisions and find opportunity in disruption. A few days ago, I spoke with a senior executive grappling with uncertainty. After nearly two decades of steady career progression, he suddenly found himself in limbo.
Too hard on yourself? Why a Little Self-Compassion Can Go A Long Way

1 month ago | forbes.com | Margie Warrell

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, let’s talk about something too many women struggle with—often in silence. We are far too hard on ourselves. And not just a little bit every now and again. A lot, often. If you’re like many women I’ve met, you’re probably much tougher on yourself than you’d ever be on anyone else. You focus on what you haven’t done, what you could have done better, or what didn’t go exactly right—while giving yourself little credit for all that you have done and did nail.
Hit Reboot: The Mindset To Unlock AI’s Potential

1 month ago | forbes.com | Margie Warrell

If you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the pace of technological change, you’re not alone. The rapid rise of generative AI has left many leaders grappling with how to keep up—let alone lead with confidence. A few months back I spoke at a conference for HR leaders wrestling with this very challenge: how to upskill their workforce, put the right guardrails in place for AI adoption, and scale its benefits while also mitigating potential downsides. Their concerns aren’t unfounded.
Hit Reboot: The Mindset To Unlock AI’s Potential

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Margie Warrell

3 Netflix shows I stopped watching and wouldn't go back toNetflix has plenty of content that will make you stay and play, but there's also an abundance of titles that will make you skip and dip. Even if it is …
Creating Brave Employees

1 month ago | kornferry.com | Margie Warrell

By: Dr. Margie Warrell The CEO of a major oil and gas company couldn't make sense of it. His company was losing market share in a high-growth region in which he'd invested heavily. He searched for an explanation. Turned out the regional VP, who'd been charged with rolling out a major change initiative designed to give authority and resources to employees closest to the market, had done the exact opposite.