I was scanning an article in Fast Co. about how insecurity can contribute to success in business and life. This is news, since the usual message is that confidence and, what is not called ego but really is ego, can forge success. The question may not be about whether we all have fear / insecurity, […]
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Forgetting that “Service” Means “People”
What’s your perspective on the JPMorgan penalty for the entire housing collapse – did you feel it was long overdue or that they were unjustly punished? As I listen to NPR, I’m reminded throughout the hours upon hours of news stories that life can certainly feel like a downward spiral, if we let it. We […]
Lists
This article from Fast Company on keeping lists seemed appropriate to share as I battle whether to give my “listing” over to technology. But, I’m stubborn. When it comes to something as mundane but necessary as writing lists, I think I’m old fashioned. I’ve had a really hard time trying to use Any.do. I like it, […]
Giving your Skills a New Voice
Let’s face it. From the time we are very young and into our 20’s, we are aspiring to be “all grown up”. We watch what others do, listen to what they say, observe how they behave. We learn from our environment including peers, mentors, parents. We look for our voice in the world. Who we […]
How to Start A Business
I’m not going to tell you that it’s up to you to decide the best way to start your business, because there is nothing more frustrating than not even knowing where to begin, let alone what’s “best for you” based on your personality. Me, I choose lawyers to help. And accountants. I choose handlers when […]
What Country Leaders Are Doing Wrong
I am not interested in joining the diatribe of Obama vs Boehner as a Covert Agent (since I have plenty to say in my own skin outside of this venue)! I am interested in studying what they are doing wrong as leaders with respect to “who’s the customer, and who’s the boss”. As a friend […]
How do we attract “moms”?
There is nothing more rewarding than hearing, yes, finally hearing, a bunch of folks crowded around a table at work and talking about attracting moms. I have a friend who is the breadwinner and works for a supplier to a very big and well known sporting goods brand. She is constantly being called on to […]
You Work For Me
“You work for me”, a friend told his boss and coworkers, mostly architects, who were talking about a client project and clearly forgetting about the customer. I stopped him to ask him what their reaction was. “They all agreed”, he laughed. He was slightly disappointed that they didn’t argue otherwise so he could engage them […]
Letting Creativity In
In an earlier post, I referred to emotional balance at work as being the key to my personal definition of success. I’ve given up on the notion of work / personal life balance. My life is filled with drop offs and pick ups, laundry and errands, cleaning and cooking, afterschool functions, rehearsals, recitals, soccer practice […]
Career Coach or Girl’s Night Out?
The other day I was talking to a member of the same preschool community (our daughters go to school together) about her decision to hire a career coach. I was surprised by her decision because she seemed like one of those parents who really embraces her work and family, finding ways to make both work […]
