Tapping into the Power of Social Learning Before we were “LinkedIn” we were huddled around the water cooler. In the iconic scene from the offices of yesterday (and a few…
One of Richard Branson’s buzz phrases these days goes something like this… A company that stands still will soon be forgotten. While Branson brands himself as an eccentric entrepreneur in…
In a recent rush-hour subway commute, I was struck by an inscription on a fellow commuter’s shirt. It simply said, “Live Generously.” As I continued my harried trek to the…
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Trimming to Win: 5 Habits that Leaders Need to Quit Everyone writes about the habits of successful leadership. In my own contributions to the topic, I’ve highlighted everything from mentoring…
Breaking Up is Hard to Do: On Leaving Well It was love at first sight. From day one, you were smitten… Everything was different this time; perfect, easy, and invigorating.…
Wear What You Want; Mean What You Say I’m a mom, I’m a spouse, I’m an athlete, and I’m a successful business executive. In the recent past, these facets of…
We live in interesting times. Great Britain flounders with Brexit mayhem. The US cannot decide if Trump is a dimwitted crook or the greatest of all time. Putin prefers ruthlessness…
For most of us, this week marks the full return to the office grind. We’ve closed the books on the 2018 financials and we’ve packed up the holiday office decorations;…
A confession: I’m currently typing this while sitting poolside in the Dominican, but I will “clock in” every day I’m away from my office. That’s right, my iPhone will be…
I recently sat down for what ended up being an impromptu viewing of It’s a Wonderful Life. Patriarchy aside, the film stoked my holiday cheer (much to my husband’s chagrin!)…