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…
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…
