The world is obsessed with overnight success stories and, at year-end, this seems even more pronounced. Every time I open my social feeds, I’m flooded with posts about people talking…
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How I Responded to Malicious Feedback After a Pro Bono Speaking Gig
Over the summer, I received a spreadsheet full of comments left by attendees for a talk that I had delivered the previous week. Let me first start off by saying…
What does mental health have to do with below the surface leadership?
Some of the most progressive business leaders are finally realizing that we can’t simply leave our personal lives at home when we come to work every day, and creating a…
Five Things My Grandma Ruthie Taught Me About Happiness and Success
My 93-year old grandmother recently transitioned out of human life. The mother. The grandmother. The silent leader. The servant. The great grandmother. The caring “lunch lady.” The surrogate parent. Her…
How to know if you will fit before you get there
I have encountered way too many people lately that hate their new jobs. Some were misled. Others grew to hate their responsibilities. There is always hope that these details can…