The request I seem to get more than any other, from individuals and Human Resources professionals alike, is for greater confidence. For themselves and for their employees. It seems like a fairly normal request. What surprises me is that the request seems to come as much, or more, from the highest achieving individuals. When people […]
Last week I saw a presentation in which the instructor showed images of Ghandi, Einstein and Steve Jobs and then asked participants, “What about you? What is your purpose?” and suggested that we give it a good think. Would it were that easy. It’s normal to want to look to great leaders for lessons. The […]
Have you ever had a To Do list with items like: Get a Job, Develop Great Team, Get Promotion? A challenge many of my clients have is that, once they realize they want something, they want it now. And, when the “it” is quite huge, that can be debilitating. Chances are you will get “it” […]
What if 2015 were the year that you could be your best self? Work out every day, avoid foods with empty calories, don’t fuss at the person in the subway with the too-loud headphones, write every thank you note on time… NO! Not that one. Just you. The real you. The authentic you. The you […]
The deadline is approaching! For years, I have been revolutionizing my clients’ thinking with a tool called the Social Style. This powerful assessment tool helps them project more confidence, engage and motivate employees, improve collaboration, better manage relationships up, down and across, and increase their influence. It also explains versatility, also called emotional intelligence, which […]
This morning before sunrise, I sat in my living room, hiding from my four-year old son. He came out of his room, didn’t see any activity, and went back to bed. Ugh. Am I terrible? No, I just needed my meditation time. Channeling the energy we want to be in, is a fantastic way to […]
Last night I watched Chariots of Fire again. It’s the story of the team of British runners who swept the 1924 Olympics, and centers on two men, Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell. While both win gold medals, the camera focuses twice on Harold Abrahams watching Eric Liddell run. Though Abrahams runs with immense determination, he […]
In last Saturday’s job section of the New York Times, there was an article called, “Follow a Career Passion? Let it Follow You,” in which the author, Cal Newport, rebuffs what he calls the “Cult of Passion,” saying that we find our passion by doing a job, not the other way around. It may surprise you […]
Yesterday I attended a six-year old “Eloise at the Plaza” birthday with my daughter. While I wouldn’t want her to think every day is like that, I found it fun, charming, and surprisingly gracious. Nevertheless, there was one moment when I found myself stifling a very self-conscious belly laugh — the moment seemed almost surreal. […]
Last Monday I was invited to participate in a book club meeting on the book “Cinderella Ate My Daughter,” which talks about the ways in which the Disney marketing machine influences our children. The conversation was rich, and opinions ranged from those who felt that we have more control than the book suggests, to those […]
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