I have a colleague who makes an incredible impression, not only the first time, but time and time again. JoAnn is one of the masters when it comes to connecting with others and standing out from the crowd. My wife is the same way. I’m constantly amazed at how quickly…
Entries by Helene Lerner
1. “It’s time we become comfortable with the uncomfortable conversations about race… Instead of being color blind, we need to be color brave.” - Mellody Hobson 2. “Let me tell you something: The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity. You cannot win an Emmy for…
Katie’s boss stops by her office and asks a question that she is stumped by. She has two options: she can either look blankly at her manager OR give a confident answer! “That’s a great question, I’ll get back to you tomorrow morning with the answer.” A successful woman doesn’t…
I can’t tell you how many times my female clients have told me they don’t feel comfortable showing their true emotions in the workplace. They don’t want to be perceived as being unprofessional or accused of being manipulative, weak, or intellectually inferior. Being emotional at work can be uncomfortable for…