Who we become as leaders comes not from books or training but from paying attention to the small and big choices we make every day. Just last week my 16-year old called me in a panic around 11:30am. She asked if I could come and pick her up from school. Her voice had a sense of urgency in it. She...
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It’s Time to Interrupt the Story
I often tell my seminar audiences that nothing riles us up faster than perceived disrespect. I see this so often it would be comical were it not for how quickly our perceptions can morph into all-out drama. Take this IM exchange sent to me from a manager recently – which I’m publishing with his...
Embrace the Power of Choice
Feel stuck? Choose to become unstuck. Have you ever felt stuck in a job, with a daycare, or just in a bad situation? It's a sinking feeling when you feel like there's no way out. But we have good news! In this month’s Working Mom chat Dana and Lizzy will talk about how you always have a choice...
The Power of Authentic Emotion
I often hear women say that they can’t show emotion at work or they’ll get ‘killed.’ Historically, it has been risky – even career-ending – for women leaders to show emotion, especially in male-dominated cultures. Somehow it makes them seem less credible, less tough, less … you name it. So for...
The [Right] Way to Make Waves at Work
Do you ever think you can't make change happen because you don't have the title and the authority? Think again and find inspiration in this chat with Emily and Patti - two changemakers of the first order! - InPower Editors Kindness may not be the first word we typically associate with the top...
Career Coaching: Look How Far You’ve Come
Sometimes we forget what it was like trying to manage your career in the "old days," before the internet and career coaching. Andria reminds us that things are much better now! - InPower Editors I spend a lot of time working with clients on ‘what’s next’, their next step, next career, or next...
Leaders: How are You Taking Care of Yourself?
You know you should take care of yourself, but you don't. But you should! Here's the catch, when you don't take care of yourself you're less able to care for others. It seems nonsensical, but it's true. Also, how can others learn to care for themselves if you don't let them practice? Do it! Take...
Make Better Decisions for Yourself
Anna had the opportunity to apply for a high-paying consulting job but she had procrastinated so long the deadline was looming. She called me to help her figure out what to do. At her current job, she had been a successful team leader and agreed to take on a struggling team to prove she could turn...
Don’t Ignore Your Career Path Nudges
Do you know what your next career opportunity looks like? Look deep into your heart and soul and you'll find all kinds of dreams there waiting to lead you to your next - amazing - career opportunity. - InPower Editors “I don’t know what I want to do next” is a comment I hear regularly from many...
The REAL Key to Connection
We know that we're supposed to treat others with respect, but sometimes we forget we deserve it too. Emily reminds us how very powerful this gift can be. - InPower Editors In my career, I’ve been lucky. Call it the right place. The right time. Fate. Chance. Who knows. But I’ve been blessed with...