When Your Boss Seems Threatened by You Mary Kelly Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs There's a certain kind of workplace problem that doesn't show up in a lot of career advice books. You were hired because you're smart,...

When Two Managers Don't Get Along. Should the CEO Get Involved? Mary Kelly Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs Every CEO eventually faces this scenario: two capable, experienced managers who are both vital to the organization...

I’m Behind on Thank-You Notes and It Reminded Me Why They Matter So Much Mary Kelly Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs I’m behind on writing thank-you notes and that makes me pause. Thank-you notes aren’t just something on the...

Why Leadership Feels So Tough Right Now and Why Employees Are Struggling Mary Kelly Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs There was a time when leadership felt difficult because of the work. You had to make decisions.You had to...

Tomorrow is a lie. Mary Kelly Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs Tomorrow is a lie. It sounds polite. It sounds responsible. But it’s the same move every time. You hand your future self a problem and walk away. I’ve coached and...

Why We Need to Celebrate the Peak Moments (On Purpose) Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs I was just at a wedding that was over-the-top fabulous. It was the kind of wedding where you could feel the love in the room before the...

Why Discipline, Responsibility, and Clarity Matter in Leadership Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs I was able to spend an afternoon with the best boss I ever had in the military. He is an Army general, and over dinner with his...

Frequently Asked Questions – Mary Kelly, PhD Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs Who is Mary Kelly, PhD? Mary Kelly, PhD, is a leadership economist, keynote speaker, best-selling author, and former U.S. Navy commander. She helps...

Get Your Personal Budget Under Control: One Decision at a Time By Dr. Mary C. Kelly, Leadership Economist and Hall of Fame Speaker It started this morning when I saw a credit card charge for HBO for $12.03/month. I was watching a series and wanted to finish the...