The beauty of differences
Hubby returned from running errands and excitedly told me about the new screens that had been installed on the gas pumps—screens that played music and TV shows. “What a great concept,” he gushed. “Now I don’t have to just stand there anymore.” Had hubby...
5 ways to lead from your head AND your heart
Even though we often act as if it was true, many of the options we face in life, love, and leadership aren't limited to an either/or choice. Many times, if we look at little deeper, we'll see a bountiful array of both head and heart opportunities. One area where...
Stop believing the worst
Ouch! His written words were cutting, cold, and cruel. “It’s obvious she’s trying to pull a fast one. Does she think I’m stupid? Some kind of wimp? Tell her she’s finished writing for us. We don’t work with devious people.” Wow! My crime? Emailing the wrong file. I’d...
The business case for women getting an MBA
Today’s guest contributor is Frances Kweller, entrepreneur and founder of Kweller Prep, a learning incubator specializing in advanced test preparation in New York City. Ideas are nothing. Execution is everything. While women may have many ideas for starting...
Invest in your employees’ skill development–and their health, too
The culture at my company has always been health-conscious. Maybe that's because I’ve developed so many natural health-marketing plans over the years. I’ve found that when you make healthy choices easily available and make them fun, people get interested. So...
Feedback, fear, and stinky cheese
Barry was speechless, first with shock and then with anger, as he read the email from his boss. See below. Here's input from Kevin on how you handled the project team meeting today. Get it fixed. Fast. Thought you should know my reactions to the productivity project...
