Recently I wrote about how one of my favorite videographers threw my script in the trash while we were filming. In half. In the can. “Scripts are for gurus,” he said, “and everyone hates gurus.” I thought he was kidding. “Um, so what do we do now that we don’t have a plan?”, I said. “We have a...
Early one morning, Peg popped her head into her boss’ office and said, “Sorry, Bill. Do you have a minute?” In a late-morning project meeting, she said, “I’m sorry, but can I ask a question?” Riding the elevator to go out for lunch, Peg was jostled by another rider. “Sorry,” she said reflexively....
Collaboration – Creativity – Connection – Celebration - Contribution Does this sound familiar? You lack energy to go to work. Work feels like a paycheck and you focus your passions elsewhere. You want to make things better but you’re tired of your ideas not being heard, so why bother? If this...
Women who successfully blend work and life have a healthy dose of what I call “Vitamin C” or Confidence. They know that no area of your life will ever be perfect for a sustained period of time—and that it is possible to blend work and life without feeling like you’re shortchanging your job or your...
Why do you do what you do? That was the question I set out to answer after re-watching Simon Sinek’s hugely popular TED talk called “How Great Leaders Inspire Action.” His theory is that too many companies talk about what they do and how they do it, when instead, they should lead with why they...
I’m a recovering worrier. I have worrying etched into my DNA but have focused the past many years on breaking my worrying habit. I blame my Mom for this habit (although I adore her). She knows this. We’ve discussed it. She blames her Dad for her habit. I suppose it’s in my genes but that doesn’t...
Many of the people I work with tell me they feel restless, knowing there is “something more” to do with their careers and their lives. They also feel a little sad and maybe resentful. Is this you? As you look back on this year, do you feel grateful for what has occurred or relief that it is...
What is mindfulness and why do you care? Most importantly, can you do it in the middle of a busy life? Çan you practice mindfulness at work? Mindfulness is an ancient tradition that’s all the rage now. Time magazine’s cover promoted it last year and Harvard Business Review regularly promotes it to...
By: Tammy Leigh Kahn Sometimes you can’t help but think of mistakes you’ve made, but here’s why you should let go of the past and make room for the present. As entrepreneurs, we all swing for the fences. Sometimes we hit a grand slam, sometimes it’s a single or a double, and sometimes, we strike...
On average, we make 11.7 career changes according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s a lot of rebounds, comebacks and course corrections. I know I have followed my authentic self onto a new path close to a dozen times so far. Career shifts are never easy, but always worth it. This article...
