Communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, professionalism, time management, accountability, resilience, adaptability; these are the skills employers need, and the ones we never thought we would have to teach. If you’re sick of seeing posts, videos, or events of me talking about this…well, too bad. It is the biggest hurdle businesses are facing right now, and it’s […]
F*CK YOu MENOPAUSE. I apologize in advance. When you see me next, I’ll probably cry. Maybe you’re wearing a color I like, or you said “hi” in a really nice way; you probably just looked at me. To all of this I say: F*ck You perimenopause. This, coupled with my ADHD (emotional dysregulation, anyone?), has […]
Fast Company asked twenty leaders when they recommend executive coaching, and my answer was to the point, cause it’s how I roll. Honestly? When I don’t know how to help. Getting an outside perspective, along with strategies to navigate the things they are struggling with, is not something you can provide as a manager when you […]
Remember Home Ec? I do. One hour of my day in high school where we learned the names of utensils, the difference between a teaspoon and tablespoon, and how to cook meat that wouldn’t kill us. It went the way of The Oregon Trail, replaced by digital whiteboards and iPads that took the solving out […]
Every major decision I’ve made in my life has come out of something traumatic. I guess it’s why I tell people: Trauma may have built you, but it doesn’t define you. The biggest one was deciding to pivot the business I’ve spent almost 20 years building to focus on learning, or as I call it, […]
This is the much-requested, much-anticipated sequel to The Gray Wave: Why Women Are Leaving. Men, consider this your notice. Dear Men, If the amount of effort you’ve put into your relationship is any indication of your willingness to do anything, it is highly unlikely you’ll read through all of this… so below is the summary: […]
If you’ve heard me speak or watched any of my clearly professionally produced videos, you’ve probably caught a reference to the story of David and Goliath. Maybe it’s my CRC upbringing, but I’ve always been fascinated by the story of this young kid kicking the ass of a 7 ft giant…which is not really how […]
I was recently quoted in an Inc. Magazine article about balancing growth and profitability, and I want to expand on what I said because there’s a lot more to it than a few paragraphs can capture. “When you invest in growth, your profitability will take a hit. You can’t simultaneously grow and post record profits, […]
People Do Business with People — Not Logos The leaders and brands standing out are not the most polished or predictable; what they are is authentic (and memorable). Let’s use me as an example. The other day on Zoom, 3 of my (9) dogs were humping each other in the background; some would be embarrassed, […]
Your “Disadvantages” Are Your Advantages The David and Goliath story we were all told in Sunday School…yeah, it wasn’t true. See, David knew exactly what he was doing and he knew how easy it would be to defeat Goliath. It was everyone else (isn’t that always the case) who shaped our childhood stories. We were […]
