How a Sense of Purpose Motivates at Work Ask anyone what gives them a sense of purpose and the answer is almost universal — help others. That first question is easy — it seems the desire to give back to humanity is part of our instinct. It’s the next question that gets people stumped: […]
This holiday season, I saw three movies: “Gravity,” “Frozen” and “All is Lost.” Maybe it’s me, but a theme around isolation seemed to be popping off the screen. In each movie, the main characters are self-sufficient, resourceful, and independent, but they are also alone and disconnected. Could a feeling of individual isolation be in our […]
At a cosmetics industry event in June, I asked a senior executive about her major challenges. Her reply was almost immediate, “It’s hard to always be the cheerleader!” Who among us has never been frustrated by a lack of ability to motivate or influence direct reports, customers, or members of other departments. As a boss […]
About 12 years ago, I went to see a nutritionist. I had recently gotten a new job where I had to “wine and dine” clients. The 5-10 pounds I had lived with were becoming 15-20. Read: “OK, just one more dessert…” What I learned from the nutritionist was simple, yet profound. My overeating was not […]
I recently had a realization. Less of an Oprah moment and more of a long, slow turn on a country road. In other words, hard-earned. I realized that the vision I had for myself over the next few years was based on outside markers of success, not on my own. The vision was impressive, “important,” […]
“I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggonit, people like me!” Who doesn’t chuckle when you think of Stuart Smalley. Affirmations can sound funny, but they are a powerful tool. They can be used to change the way others view us, to push us to perform in our areas of strength, or to bring awareness […]
This past week, on vacation in Virginia, I asked for a macchiato at a Starbucks. We were starting a long drive and had had a big lunch, so espresso with a small splash of milk seemed just right. What I got instead was a 16oz. cafe latte with an ounce of caramel syrup, topped with […]
I would love to hear others’ experiences on this topic. This is a post about the power of effective listening and one of the biggest obstacles in its path. How often do you find yourself “listening” to someone, only to be formulating your response as they speak? As work it can sound like, “Yeah, great […]
Lately I have been thinking about how to speak to women. I have a coaching practice that is almost exclusively women. And I spent 18 years in fragrance sales and marketing. So it seems natural that I should be interested in how to reach today’s professional woman. Yet it is confusing. The same people who […]
What does it take to be a Wonder Woman in business? Each of us brings life experiences and personal responsibilities to the work place. That combined with our business education and personal drive enables us to accomplish amazing things. But, it’s not that easy for women — especially when life and the economy get in […]
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