As many of you are aware, I am in the midst of a website re-brand. This process reminded me of something that I had not thought about in years that I like to call Leveling Up. Many years ago, I attended a retreat. It was a...Read More
My assistant texted me this interesting story she saw on Facebook.A school teacher would start every year with a box of band-aids.She would then call up a child and have them pretend they have gotten hurt.The child would say, “I hurt...Read More
I envisioned. I aligned. I’m a good person. I have plans to do greatness for the world with my winnings. I spoke words aloud to whoever was listening. I expected to win. So why...Read More
A good friend of mine is moving.She has had her house on the market for a bit.They’ve lowered the price…twice.Part of the reason it was not selling, in her opinion, is that they had not spent time and money and effort into...Read More
A few years ago, my husband and I were invited to a holiday party by a couple that we did not know well. But heck, it was a party so we went.This couple seemed to have it all together. They drove nice cars, had a large house in a nice...Read More
I started my career as a computer programmer which might be why I'm a sucker for a formula. I think I have figured out a formula for having a career and life you love and a technique to keep you on track. Your thoughts + Your...Read More
I have a plant in my family room that is a most unusual shape.The pot is about 4 feet away from the top of the plant.Because the plant can’t help itself.It must move towards the spot that allows it the most access to the light.The...Read More
I am taking a certification course online through Cornell University. In the first section of this course we are talking about employee engagement and what that means and does not mean.The instructor gave a very funny example that I thought...Read More
I’m currently helping lead a fairly significant volunteer project. It is 90% successful and 10% challenging. Most would consider this 100% successful but not me. The problem is that I have found myself...Read More
I recently made a decision that some might consider a bad parenting move.The actual decision is between my daughter and myself and not necessary to the story but suffice it to say I did not suggest she explore the world of psychedelics or...Read More
My 20-year-old son and I were watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs.When the game finished another show came on that my son said was eSports.I had never seen a TV show like this before and my son and I were instantly riveted.eSports,...Read More
I was looking through my copy of Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will, by Sheryl Sandberg for some stats on women in tech that I will be presenting at a meeting and came across this paragraph: In a 2011 McKinsey...Read More
Part of what I do to grow my business is network. I am a member of different organizations. I pay dues, attend meetings, repost their news and volunteer when I can. This particular morning, I had a meeting with a potential...Read More
I gave my mom a Notorious RBG coffee mug for Mother’s Day this year. She turned to me and said, “I love this!! But isn’t it sad that we are still fighting the equality fight?Hell ya...Read More
A friend told me a story about a recent golf outing. Her foursome included herself, a more senior female colleague, a female pro golfer and a male client. In the midst of a beautiful golf afternoon, the client made a racist AND sexist...Read More