Insights

For every story I’ve heard from someone who’s been feeling isolated the last three months, I’ve heard a story from someone, usually an introvert, who is feeling such a sense of freedom!  Without the constant buzz and interruption of an office, they can finally think. That’s a big part of introversion. It’s not that introverts […]

I’m a little tired. Tired of not knowing whether activities I try to do with the kids will be open. Tired of not feeling motivated enough to go and find out (and risk being disappointed). Tired of no one appreciating what I serve for dinner, even though I’m trying! Tired of feeling uncomfortable with friends […]

You prep a presentation. Then you worry for days because in your enthusiasm, you spoke over your boss’s boss. You say you’re a perfectionist, but really you burn yourself out with overwork.  Or maybe you keep putting off the thing you dream of because you have to come out of the gate doing it super […]

Last week I was super present in my work.  I’m always present, but this felt like present on steroids.  What’s funny is that it also felt easy.  My kids can’t go to camp this summer, so it’s Mom as cruise director and I decided to work mornings only (most days).  The most important tricks are […]

A funny thing happened last Friday. I felt sad when governor Cuomo did his final briefing. For three months I saved his press conference and watch it while I prepped dinner. First, thirsting to hear the “numbers” as they were going down for New York, but then just listening to him repeat the same reassuring […]

The last three months have taught us that change is hard. Organizational change is hard too. I’ve worked on teams that had that, “high-five!” energy.  It’s amazing. And the business results are often extraordinary, with creativity that’s off the charts. But even though most of us want that energy, engaging in the change that could […]

I work with a lot of high performers.  But when I refer to them in that way, they look over their shoulder like they’re looking for the person I’m actually talking about.  And that disconnect between how they perform and how they see themselves costs a lot of energy…which contributes to burnout.  Maybe one of […]

If you are like most managers today, you get in a 9am and are lucky to be done by 7pm, and you’ve only crossed one or two things off your To Do list.  You don’t want to micro-manage your team, but it can feel like herding cats. You are not alone. Most companies today don’t […]

The Confidence Building Power of Self-Awareness. During the 2008 recession, I heard Carla Harris speak on career.  She said that while it’s human nature to want to hide in times of uncertainty, it’s actually better to put your head up and have a point of view. I’d agree. And, I’d say the best point of […]

Why do Women Struggle with Confidence in the workplace? Lisa was bright, with proven results, and was a leader in trend sighting and innovation. She was also quirky and occasionally silly with clients. Her style didn’t fit in with the culture of her ad agency, which had traditional consumer packaged goods clients. As one of the […]