All posts by Bobbie LaPorte

The Art of The Ask

The Art of The Ask
April 18, 2013 1 Comment »

    Why is it that the thought of asking for a promotion, raise, or something else we feel we deserve creates so much anxiety for many of us? With the changing nature of work and the rapid-fire pace of ... Read More »

What Do You Have in Common with “Dorothy” from the Wizard of Oz?

What Do You Have in Common with “Dorothy” from the Wizard of Oz?
March 21, 2013 No Comments »

  Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz.  She’s probably not the first person to come to mind if I asked you to name a female leader. Yet, think about it: Dorothy was a true leader. She identified the tasks at ... Read More »

Mentors and Sponsors: Your Career Musts!

Mentors and Sponsors: Your Career Musts!
February 22, 2013 1 Comment »

We’ve heard about the importance of having mentors – and more recently sponsors – in our professional lives. In the past, when we think of “mentoring” we’ve generally thought of an older executive counseling a younger person, and the concept ... Read More »