On the Ladder

Becoming the Leader You Aspire to Be

Becoming the Leader You Aspire to Be
May 17, 2013 No Comments »

  It was long thought that leaders were born. Some people innately possess the skills to inspire others, communicate great visions, and take action to ensure their visions come into fruition whereas others do not. Fortunately, much research has been ... Read More »

Goal-Setting When You Don’t Know What You Want

Goal-Setting When You Don’t Know What You Want
May 17, 2013 No Comments »

  Goal-setting is something you must be doing now, and always. While goal-setting is particularly helpful in your career, it’s also a great tactic in most aspects of your life. How many times have you heard that dreaded, “Where do ... Read More »

Delegating to No One

Delegating to No One
May 16, 2013 No Comments »

A revolutionary concept entered my life last week, attributed of course to the most amazing executive coach I know, Beth Ruske from Tiara Coaching. It’s natural, when one is staring at a massive “to-do” list to break that list into ... Read More »

Fix Email Miscommunication: Amplify Your Signal

Fix Email Miscommunication: Amplify Your Signal
May 15, 2013 No Comments »

Admit it, we’ve all been there. At some point in your career, you’ve said something like these frustrated statements: What do you mean, you don’t understand? I emailed it to you! Didn’t you get my email? Seriously, we had a ... Read More »

59¢ on the Dollar

59¢ on the Dollar
May 14, 2013 No Comments »

I sat at a women’s networking luncheon this past week listening to each women as she introduced herself and her business. A young intern from a local newspaper interrupted the conversation to poll the table on this question: Have you ... Read More »

3 Steps to Achieving Any Savings Goal

3 Steps to Achieving Any Savings Goal
May 13, 2013 No Comments »

    I decided this morning on my way to work that I’m moving to Hawaii. Not tomorrow, but before I turn 40. I walk to work, so I am acutely aware of the weather. And this morning the weather ... Read More »

4 Ways to Create a Win-Win Scenario Internship

4 Ways to Create a Win-Win Scenario Internship
May 9, 2013 No Comments »

Today, I was prepping for a first day with a new intern. She is eager to get work experience to supplement her degree, and is feeling the pressure of a weak job market post-graduation. I was in the exact same ... Read More »

Why Leaning Back is as Important as Leaning In

Why Leaning Back is as Important as Leaning In
May 8, 2013 No Comments »

I had the pleasure of hearing Arianna Huffington, president and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post speak a couple weeks ago at the NAPW National Networking Conference.  To say she was inspiring would be an understatement.  One of the main themes ... Read More »

Disney’s Newest Princess

Disney’s Newest Princess
May 7, 2013 2 Comments »

Merida, our fabulous hero from Disney/ Pixar’s Brave is center stage this weekend! Evidently, she is being inducted into Disney’s wide world of princesses on May 11, 2013 at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in a coronation ceremony. (For real!) ... Read More »

How Stress and Sleeplessness Connect

How Stress and Sleeplessness Connect
May 6, 2013 No Comments »

The amazing Arianna Huffington has long been touting the importance of sleep in becoming successful. And I’ve told you many times about my own lifelong struggle with sleep. Now, as an entrepreneur, my sleep issues are at an all time ... Read More »