January 18, 2012
I'm promoting the concept of learning to be the “perfect protégé,” a person who others are attracted to and want to mentor. Mentors provide a trusting supportive relationship for seeking advice, feedback and coaching. A "perfect protégé," for example, knows the value of listening over talking. An important aspect of making…
December 23, 2011
We spoke with Ann Bordelon, SVP and CFO of Sam's Club, about the importance of female role models in STEM careers. She shared her own experience starting in the field of accounting: “We need female role models to be visible to young girls. When I was a junior in high…
December 12, 2011
Tragic, life-altering experiences can take us in many directions. If we let them, they can prevent us from moving forward. But we can also take those experiences and transform them into good, as is the case with Aviva Drescher. When she was six years old, she was sleeping over at…
October 25, 2011
A manager I coach came into our last session and he was obviously frustrated. "Bob" had someone on his team that was a chronic complainer. Bob had lost his cool with him and said some things he wished he hadn't. Now Bob has two problems to deal with: the complainer…
October 19, 2011
I was at an event last night held by New York Women In Communications—they are a great group. Mika Brzezinski of "Morning Joe" (left) was there speaking about her book, Knowing Your Value. Bottom line—you deserve equal pay to men and if you don't ask for it, you won't get…
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