It Pays to Ask
A young woman called me for advice as she was considering changing jobs. She received an offer from new organization and was very excited about the opportunity although this opportunity involved moving her family from NYC to Maryland. She did her homework and figured...
The Power of Pausing
If you are like me, you are tuned into what other people want and need, and that’s a good thing. That being said, it can also work against you in the workplace. How? Understanding what other people want and need can prompt you to immediately take action to help them...
When Do You Know It’s Time To Leave Your Job
Mary was out of Harvard Business School for ten years when she took an executive position in Brazil and moved her family there from Texas. She started the job with the best intentions and the highest expectations. She respected the values and mission of the company....
Lessons Learned from Shoveling Snow
I originally wrote this post last February and here we are again with three big snowstorms in one week. It seemed appropriate to repost this! Last week we got 24 inches of snow in Connecticut. My car was safe and out of harm’s way in the garage, but as I witnessed the...
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