May 19, 2011
In an article in The Huffington Post, regarding Arnold Schwarzenegger’s illicit affair with his housekeeper, http://tinyurl.com/3ktnywq, Gov. Schwarzenegger is quoted as saying, “After leaving the governor’s office I told my wife about this event, which...
Apr 21, 2011
I recently read an article entitled “Bad Female Boss? She may have Queen Bee Syndrome” (http://tiny.cc/wwz4c) and felt compelled to write this post. In my work with more and more female leaders, I’m finding that many of them are struggling in their relationships with...
Mar 28, 2011
There are many individuals who are self-proclaimed workaholics and many more who won’t admit it, yet are workaholics just the same. Families struggling to find balance is therefore not at all uncommon. We need to pay our bills, want to advance in our careers...
Dec 16, 2010
My previous post talked about five tips for becoming a life-changing mentor. Below is the second half of the list. Enjoy: 1. Be open to the learning. If you think you know it all, realize that you have so much further to go. My supervisor once said that she...
Dec 14, 2010
Over the years I’ve had many jobs, colleagues and bosses. I’ve worked with people who taught me job-related information, supervisors who oversaw my work and advisors who pointed me in a certain direction. Over the years, however, I’ve had very few mentors; I’ve had...
Nov 28, 2010
I often talk about the importance of standing up for yourself when others are treating you poorly. It’s important to stand up at home, with your friends, your children and, yes, even with your boss. People often struggle, however, with standing up to their boss. ...