Today is International Women’s Day and I’m feeling torn. Part of me wants to celebrate loudly every woman in my life who has, and does, inspire me. After all, women represent half the planet, bear children, and carry the lion’s share of responsibility for raising the next generation. We are pretty amazing. But the stark … Read More
Is quitting for losers or winners? I have been receiving messages and comments from women after my LinkedIn post last week about the resignation of the Scottish leader, Nicola Sturgeon, and the skill of quitting in general. “Not everyone has the option to quit. If I had flat out ‘quit’ my former position without another … Read More
Your relationship with your boss is the most important relationship at work. If you have a good relationship with your manager, they will be more likely to trust you, give you important assignments, and advocate for you when it comes time for raises and promotions. On the other hand, if you have a bad relationship … Read More
Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s prime minister, admired around the world for her empathetic style of leadership, resigned in January citing burnout. She is not alone: nearly half of the women actively looking for a new employer in 2023 cite burnout as the main reason. Not only burnout is bad for your health. It’scatastrophic for your career. … Read More
“My company is firing a lot of people. What if my team members are on the list? What if I am among them?“ Maria (*not real name), was freaking out. She couldn’t focus on her work while waiting for the details. After 4 long days, she finally got the official … Read More
The lights are twinkling, the champagne is sparkling, the roast smells yummy… and then someone says something that annoys the hell out of you. We all have family members lacking emotional maturity (people who find it hard to interact with others in kind and helpful ways) and spending time with them can cause us … Read More