So often I have clients come to me saying something like: “Can you coach her so she can fit in here?” “I’m unhappy at work and I don’t know how to fix it.” “I got feedback from my boss and I want to fix it.” There is nothing to “fix”! None of us are broken. So often we compare ourselves to some other standard believing it is how we should be. Or we want someone else to “improve”. Whether it is in their relationship with others, the work they do, their behaviors, or even just the words they use. I… read more →
Recently there has been much talk about Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella’s comments about women and raises. He has apologized profusely for “projecting” his experience on more than half the population… good for him! As the dialogue has unfolded, it reminded me of a lesson I learned at the first company I joined after college… I graduated with an engineering degree from a highly respected college (Lafayette). However, it was a recession and it was before the days of internships so I did not have “relevant” experience. I was fortunate to be offered an entry-level job at $5.00/hr. That’s right, engineering… read more →
How do you define leadership? Typically, we think of the CEO in the corner office as the epitome of “leadership”. However, leadership affects every aspect of our lives in all the roles we play. If you are a parent, you are a leader for your children. If you have a spouse, you are a leader in your marriage. If you play on a sports team, you are a leader in your specific position on the team, etc. The definition I have found that I feel suits the many roles of leadership is: “leadership is the ability to motivate and inspire… read more →
Being a parent is one of the greatest gifts I have ever known. But great responsibility comes with the receipt of that gift! Often I find my son catching me doing something that I have taught him not to do… for example not making eye contact with him when I am speaking to him; not turning on my blinker when making a turn; answering the phone during dinner when I have taught him that is what voicemail is for; and a more serious offense like texting while driving. The role we have as leaders in our home is one of great responsibility… read more →