I understand innovation in a cutting-edge industry like Computing, but it took me a while to figure it out in a mature, saturated industry like Cosmetics. During my 18 years in Cosmetics, I heard people talking about innovation all the time. Eventually, I understood: half of innovation is finding ingredients, delivery systems and product forms …
The Nike slogan “Just Do It” is a very powerful call to action. It’s simple: “just” tells us to forget about all the excuses, and “do it” is meant to get us off the couch and moving. Yet how many times have I heard this, looked outside to see that it’s cold and raining, and …
“Don’t worry so much what people think” is something I’ve heard for much of my life. I am one of those people who cares a lot what others think, and I would love it if everyone liked me, all the time. With age comes wisdom and I have learned that my “weakness” is coupled with …
Using listening skills and focus on others can increase influence, and confidence New clients often ask me about my background. I have learned to respond with, “Well, I can tell so many versions. What is most interesting to you?” It may seem odd to start a communication by asking the audience what they want to …
Understanding the rules of communication can help you manage conversations and presentations 90% (my guesstimate) of confidence is how we feel and manage ourselves in the presence of others. Some people seem to respond appropriately no matter what the circumstance. We want that too, yet most of us don’t know that it’s possible to learn …
Exercise, Meditation and Power Poses This summer I spent three weeks in France with my family. It was wonderful…and so relaxing. I attribute a lot of that stress reduction to physical factors. Having less to do and letting time stretch so that the things I did do, I could do well. Letting the rhythms of …
Based on several of you writing to me about the importance of faith in feeling confident, this post is about purpose and faith as lines of sight. To be honest, writing about faith is something I have dragged my feet on. It blends with religion, which is such a contentious topic. But with the recent …
When I was 28 years old I traveled alone to the Banda (Spice) Islands in Indonesia. I had heard you could pick nutmeg and cloves directly from the trees and that the coral reef was unmatched. It’s where Columbus was headed when he discovered America. It was also as far from home as I could …
When I asked what makes you feel confident, the responses couldn’t have been more different. This response reflects a feeling that resonated with many of you — to feel good without the need for external validation: “For me confidence is knowing the heights one’s self is capable of without the requirement of external validation. It’s …
In corporate environments that ask us to be professional, being yourself can feel tricky. I’ll share a client story that captures it. Karen’s job consisted primarily of presenting new concepts to clients for the adverting agency she worked at. Bubbly, energetic and very creative, Karen was great at the product part of her job. Where …
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