I made a commitment to write in my blog everyday for 30 days (Nov 17 - Dec 16). I did this for several reasons: To get more of my thought leadership public. To strengthen my commitment muscle. To unclog my mind, unblock my writing and be more consistent with it. Today is day 31 – and I am celebrating that I did not miss a day – even over the ... [Read more]
Follow up Friday: Noticing is Hard!!
On Monday, I asked you to JUST NOTICE. NOTHING ELSE! Nothing to do or not do. Just notice your thoughts. How hard is this and not do anything about them? How hard is this – and then to manage the emotions that surface as a result of these thoughts? Hard. Which is why we often would rather “dumb down.” Aka Not pay attention. When we pay ... [Read more]
"A Brand Is Shorthand For What You Are."
As spoken so eloquently by Lois Geller. If you have a strong brand - when someone sees your logo, hears your name or the name of your company, they immediately have a gestalt of who you are and what you are about. They have a visceral, emotional connection to the essence of what your brand represents. Lois goes on to say that a great brand has a ... [Read more]
Technology Changes The Way We Grieve
Todd Plitt gives a great depiction of how technology is changing the way we grieve. When referring to attending a funeral via live video stream, John Reed (a funeral director) says, "The new generation has grown up with this type of technology. As we move forward, we're going to see more people who want to do this. The older people will die off, ... [Read more]
Why Kids Help Women Become Better Executives
Well, this is refreshing! Women shouldn't have to hide the fact that we are parents at work or feel that it takes away from our effectiveness. I agree with Sheryl Sandberg that being a parent, particularly a mom, is an advantage and fosters a range of capabilities from which our employers and clients benefit. And I believe that work helps with ... [Read more]
How Do You Hire For Agelessness?
Hiring for agelessness is based upon someone's consciousness, their perspective, their ability to shift from me to we. The individual is focused on how we can create something great together. These are ageless attributes. You may know someone who, at twenty, is fearful, domineering and stuck in their ways. Or, perhaps you know of a sixty or ... [Read more]
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