At least ten times a day, people at work ask, “How are you?” And your pat response is … what? If you are like many people I know, “crazy busy” rolls right off your tongue without a second thought. Excuse me, People! Why are you doing this?? How many times […]
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Professional Costume Play?
I woke up this morning to Lena Dunham cataloguing several decades of failed Halloween costumes in Lenny, the new edgy newsletter she puts out with Jenni Konner. I had a “me too” moment as I recalled my own early experiences dressing up for Halloween. Naturally, these included a long line of ballerinas, cutsie witches, and […]
I Don’t Have a Role Model.
Everyone is talking about how finding sponsors, mentors, and role models is a key step on the road to winning the career rodeo. I can’t argue with the advice, but for a lot of us, there’s a big hitch: actually finding a suitable role model. Maybe you feel as though […]
An Invitation to Speak
Have you noticed that there are people around whom things get said that matter? It’s as if their way of being in the world is a huge invitation to speak, to say what’s true…. Of course, there are also people who, simply by their way of being with others, close […]
Lead Wherever You Are: Up-Level Life At Home With This Leadership Tip
As a leadership coach, I usually write about topics that have a clear business focus. The thing is, leaders are people living full lives. Going along with that, they frequently seek coaching on issues that span professional and personal spheres. Here’s an issue many grapple with: “I run a tight […]
Want the Brass Ring? Act Like a Dude
Career transition is coming up as a topic for a number of my clients these days. For female clients in particular, the process of looking for a new role often sets off a spiral of crippling self-doubt. Once triggered, this loop of self-sabotagery goes something like this: “There is no […]