Stay away from gossip. Especially in the C-suite, where peers are few, it can be tempting to commiserate about a poor-performing colleague. Take the advice you’d give a mentee and don’t do it. It breeds distrust and weakens your authority.

Here are five ways to push through your fears and strengthen your confidence: Challenge your internal assumptions. Testing internal assumptions that may be guiding your actions is key to achieving goals and dreams. If you’re holding back from sharing an idea or voicing a concern, examine the underlying reason for biting your tongue. Is it…