Elizabeth Freedman

Vice President, Executives & Team Performance

Elizabeth Freedman helps C-level executives and teams deliver value, accelerate execution, and engage employees at some of the most recognized companies in the world, including Dow, Disney, Boeing, State Street, Bristol Myers Squibb, and more. She has developed a strong reputation for building trusted partnerships with senior executives who want a practical approach and ideas that cut through clutter for immediate impact. Elizabeth applies a rigorous approach to executive leadership and performance that starts with an assessment of individual and team performance, so actions are grounded in data and progress is measurable.Elizabeth is a member of the BTS East senior leadership team and previously worked at global consulting firms Accenture and US Web. She is the author of Work 101: Learning the Ropes of the Workplace Without Hanging Yourself (Penguin Random House) and a regular contributor to Forbes, where she writes about leadership strategies for C-suite executives. Her expertise on leadership has also appeared in Chief Executive, The New York Times, Fortune, The Boston Globe, and the Rotman Management Journal.Elizabeth is a frequent conference and keynote speaker and is the Past President of the National Speakers Association of New England, the premier global professional organization for experts who speak professionally. She is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), earning their highest- level designation worldwide. Elizabeth holds an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and is a former Peace Corps volunteer.and is a former Peace Corps volunteer.Industry expertise: Elizabeth has experience across most industries.

Publications

Blog Posts
January 8, 2020
5
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Advice for senior leaders who want to advance: Stop hiding, stop drifting

Old habits die hard, and that’s especially true for senior leaders who hold top roles inside their companies.
Blog Posts
June 17, 2021
5
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The future of work at Dow means nobody is left behind

This blog highlights Dow's approach to the future of work, which is centered around ensuring that no one is left behind.
Blog Posts
April 22, 2022
5
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When being boring happens to good leaders

Being boring isn’t a personality defect; it’s something that can happen to the best of us, and the good news is that with simple behavior changes, we can improve in this area quickly.
Blog Posts
August 11, 2022
5
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5 mistakes senior leaders make when presenting to other senior leaders

Here are of the most common mistakes we see leaders make and how to rethink communicating with your colleagues at your next meeting.
Videos
January 1, 1970
5
min read

The Executive Playbook

Speaking with Jeff Tate, CFO, Leggett and Platt
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