The mantra is — Don’t Cheat the World Out of Your Wonderful! What does that mean? Your wonderful is that amazing and quirky collection of talents and gifts that make you who you are. These are the gifts you have to give the world. This is what you should search for, celebrate and embrace. It…
Landing that new job is definitely the goal, but not the end of the goal. Making that job a great place to flourish is the goal. Three tips to flourish at work. Find a Champion at Work Show Up – Don’t be a Murderer Surround Yourself with Smart People Find a Champion at Work. With…
Rosie the Riveter is a cultural icon! The image lives today as a symbol of engagement. Everyone rolling up their sleeves to do their part. The image exists because a young 19-year-old woman, Mary Doyle Keefe said “yes” to her neighbor Norman Rockwell who asked her to pose for the picture he was creating. For a…
Those who know me and my work know I am undoubtedly a positive person. Some may “poo poo” the intention of being positive as silly or unrealistic. But the research resoundingly tells a different story. There are limitless benefits of being positive. Positive people live longer. (study of senior citizens and nuns) Positive people recognize…
Women. Fraternities. Ferguson. – Leadership Lesson from Prudence Crandall Three words when clumped together infer only negative press and someone being victimized. It feels like someone is stirring the pot of all things that are uncomfortable and undesirable. These are the stories featured at the top of the news. Yes, it can be depressing and…
We feel alive when our actions match our intentions. It’s that pumping of the fist and “YES!” We’ve hit the groove of authentic leadership. Particularly for women in leadership at home and at work the list of priorities seems never ending. This year I’m focusing on my “To-Be’s” because that is where the results are…
“I am part of all that I have met.” – wise words of Alfred Lord Tennyson. No matter what new paths and audiences we are pursuing I feel so lucky for the countless friends and advocates who have made my life and business successful. Those who know me well know that I often say “I…
Every action impacts others. We are busy preparing for three huge professional events and are trying so hard to do excellent work. A few of my themes for these events are: Are you proud of yourself when no one else is watching? Are you just doing it, or are you doing it well? What kind…
Terrific epiphany in a leadership training session with front line workers! The task was simple : 1. Brainstorm big changes you’ve experienced at work and at home in the past five years; 2. Pick your top two “doozies”; and 3. Rank them #1 and #2. Every team’s biggest changes were all personal. It wasn’t about the…
How much time do you waste feeling frustrated with someone at work? at home? in a checkout lane? on the highway? Is that frustration moving you forward or just helping you spin your wheels and making a bigger rut? Ouch. If we really want to be that role model – that inspiring force – that person…
