Although the Google Manifesto can easily make any woman spitting mad, I suspect that, sadly, the author, James Damore, represents a not-so-tiny group of like-minded professionals in this country. And this… read more →
Massachusetts has just made it illegal to ask a job applicant’s former salary in a job interview. That action is a win for women who statistically are paid less for… read more →
I want to share with you a free resource from a career coach who I hold in high regard. Her name is May Busch and she has a special gift… read more →
Tyler Perry, is a successful actor, producer, director, screenwriter, playwright, author, and songwriter; he’s one of the hardest working celebrities in Hollywood. Notice, I didn’t say “most talented”. He may… read more →
In November, I presented a keynote address on Leadership to the Women In Business Club at the University of Oklahoma, Price College of Business. The annual conference also offered panel… read more →
One of the greatest determinants of success for ambitious middle level managers is the existence of a sponsor. Sponsorship, unlike mentorship, is a two-way street in which protégés and sponsors… read more →
This is reprinted from the Smith College Alumnae website. It’s advice for college seniors and recent grads. For all you Smith seniors, graduation is looming large, and many of you… read more →
My webinar for the Association of Talent Development, titled Prepare Now to Lead Later is on ATD’s website and you can access it with this LINK
The Financial Times featured Learn, Work, Lead: Things Your Mentor Won’t Tell You in its yearly round-up of books titled “Reader’s Favorite Books of 2014.” Read the full article HERE… read more →
Whether you have just started your first job or you are several years into your career, it’s not too early to pave the way for a leadership role ahead of… read more →
The following Q&A was recently printed in The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College’s MyTuck Newsletter in the Best Practices section. The millennial generation may be familiar with the… read more →
During a job interview, much of the focus is on the job candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. But the interview process can also be an important way for the interviewee… read more →
I read an article recently about a highly respected celebrity and discovered she helps her children with homework, but tells them that she can’t help them with math. She offers… read more →
Wouldn’t it be nice to finish interviewing a candidate and be able to say, “This is the one” or even “This isn’t the one!” But so often, we’re left somewhere… read more →
Many smart young women today know to find mentors, network and self-advocate, but don’t always take the next step. Do they assume their mentor is always right? Could… read more →
Through your early career, it will seem like everyone you work with will be senior to you. They will be. And damn it- sucking up to them is unfortunately part of… read more →
It was when I called my naval officer father by his first name that he told me I was “bordering on insubordination.” No joke. I wanted to laugh, but even… read more →
Before the C.I.A. went live with their invasion of Osama Bin Laden’s enclave, they Red Teamed the operation. I had never heard of Red Teaming before this week, but it… read more →
Most professionals know they should strengthen relationships with senior managers, but they often don’t spend enough time cultivating friendships with same-level colleagues, or even those junior to them. If your… read more →
Email, used heavily in the corporate world over the past 15 years, has made businesses much more efficient. But office emailing can drag you down when you have to wade… read more →