When women lead, companies prosper
I’m often interviewed and asked about successful women in the workplace and my views on being one of the few to break the glass ceiling in the technology sector. My response has always been that I never saw a glass ceiling, so I didn’t give myself an excuse not to...
5 ways to build trust and respect
It felt creepy and uncomfortable to hear the project team lead say during the kick-off meeting, “I know exactly what we need to do to get this body of work done. All you have to do is do as I say, and we’ll all get a big bonus.” Perhaps it’s my confirmation bias...
3 ways the best leaders set themselves apart
Great leaders are in great demand, whether it’s being a coach for a football team, a CEO for a corporation, or a general for the Army. In many cases people are mistaken about what makes a good leader, thinking it’s about being able to establish resources and...
Breaking through the bro-culture in Silicon Valley
In Silicon Valley’s bro-culture, women face gender stereotypes that prevent recognition of their actual abilities and gender biases that obstruct their career advancement. Nevertheless, without waiting for their companies’ cultures to change, women can utilize...
Ready for a mind meld?
Telepathy. ESP. Mentalism. Whatever you call it, the ability to communicate thoughts, feelings, or experiences without using our known sensory channels is a timeless superpower that’s served countless science fiction tales, sparked endless debates between paranormal...
Keeping an open heart and mind
I almost couldn’t believe my eyes as I read the following core passage in a book a local businessman had written. He'd asked me to help him promote it. This is the sentence that blew me away: “Remove people from your life whose beliefs, ideas, and values aren’t...
