Want to be inspired?
Eight amazing women of power took to their keyboards, marshaling their women-supporting-women spirit and insights.
To share. To educate. To lift up. To inspire. To challenge thinking.
To begin the ripple.
If you missed their thoughts the first time around, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy reading the wisdom they imparted. (more…)
The three of us were chatting in the break room, catching up while munching croissants from the bakery on the corner.
“Sounds like last night’s event was terrific,” sighed Fran. “I wish I’d been invited.”
“Me, too,” I replied.
“Both of you were invited,” Penny asserted vigorously. “I sent you an email invitation but neither of you responded.”
I spoke first, “Strange, I don’t recall receiving that email.” (more…)
Do you work for a company where the CEO and other executives say they support gender equality but little else happens to make it a reality?
I’ve worked at several places where that’s true and guess other women might have, too. Places where saying anything about the say/do gap is political and career suicide.
Since being proactive puts paychecks at risk at places like that, perhaps you can shine a light on the situation by leaving the following letter someplace where your CEO might read it…and be inspired to act positively.
Let’s hope!
Here’s to progress and ending the need for anonymity!
Dear Mr. CEO, (more…)
I came across the following story (see below) while doing research for an upcoming SmartBrief article.
I was looking for information about economics, and here was this piece on finding purpose in your life. I’m researching money and up pops the meaning and purpose of life!
Hmmm…what delightful serendipity!
The great and glorious masterpiece of man is to live with purpose. ~Michel de Montaigne
I was unsuccessful in finding the author’s name. She or he deserve kudos because the piece is so simple yet it carries a big wallop.
Its message prompted me to reflect on both my first and second acts of life: What is my purpose? What am I working for? What are we all working for?
What does the story make you feel/think/wish for after reading it?
An American businessman was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellow fin tuna.
The America complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Mexican replied only a little while. (more…)
Power is another one of the words on my rehab list! These quotes address the topic from a wide range of viewpoints. Is there one that resonates with you? (more…)
