On the Ladder
Is Graduate School Right for You?
Maybe you’re looking to change careers or you just want to move up in your industry. Whatever the reason, graduate school has come up as a possible next step, and you have to weigh your options. You don’t want to ... Read More »
When it Comes to Goals, Don’t Tell Your BFF
Recently, I had the pleasure of being in the audience for a speech given by Lior Zoref, an expert on crowdsourcing and a speaker at the 2012 TED Conference. You may not know a lot about TED (except that Career ... Read More »
The Two Lists Every Woman Needs For Optimal Productivity
We LOVE to keep lists, don’t we?! There’s nothing wrong with that IF you know what you’re doing when you create your lists. Yes, there is an art to list making. But don’t worry – it’s super simple! The Two Types Of ... Read More »
Why You Need to Start Thinking About 2013 NOW!
It’s October, people, and 2013 is closer than you think! Soon, you’ll be saddling up to the table for Thanksgiving, buying Christmas presents, and shouting “Happy New Year!” And somewhere towards that 2013 countdown, you’ll find yourself thinking about the ... Read More »
Career Lessons from Project Runway
If you’re a big Project Runway fan, you were probably like me last night, anxiously awaiting to find out who the winner of season 10 is. I’ve been a loyal viewer all season long, watching all of the ups, downs, ... Read More »
Is Your Career “Paint by Numbers” or “Connect the Dots”?
Have you ever looked at someone and thought, “I simply can’t understand how you’re doing this with your career!” Take my father and I for example. My father has spent his entire career working his way up in his industry. ... Read More »
Margaret Stender’s 4 Tips for Career Success
I loved meeting Margaret Stender, President and CEO of the Chicago Sky WNBA team, and learning her steps to building something that lasts. Margaret’s career history is impressive and her accomplishments many. Yet she has a calmness and presence about ... Read More »
Build Something That Lasts
Last week I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Margaret Stender, President and CEO of the Chicago Sky WNBA team. A true champion for women, Margaret inspired us all when she shared her six essential steps to building something that ... Read More »
Empathy in the Workplace
We’ve told you about gaslighting and on Wednesday, we talked about how men and women view power differently. One thing women are often accused of is being “too sensitive” to lead, or “too emotional” to hold power. I’ll admit, I ... Read More »
It’s January! (Okay, not yet, but we’re closing in!) + Why You Need To Think About This Now
How would it feel to be standing strong, full of accomplishment as you enter 2013? It never fails: Every January, I talk to amazing people who want nothing more than to feel the freshness of the new year. Instead, ... Read More »
