Success comes in many shapes and sizes, personal and professional. It can be a big moment or a small step. I wrote recently about the importance of celebrating our wins and in this final article of the year I’d like to ask: What will success look like for you in 2022? And how are you making it happen? […]
Being able to declare ‘I did it!’ is a pretty great feeling! I recently graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and after an intense 14-week endeavor that stretched me in ways I didn’t expect, it felt so good to celebrate success. For myself and for my fellow students, and collectively for what we had been able to create during this experience. […]
I recently took a trip with my husband – what a joy it was to travel again. But what a reminder that marginalized people face multiple microaggressions every day, from the subtle and subconscious to the blatantly damaging. […]
Twenty years ago the conversation around DEI was about defining diversity. Trying to understand what that would look like for an organization. Then the conversation expanded to ask – what is diversity without inclusion? […]
I can’t believe it is already November! We are on the threshold of Thanksgiving. Christmas and the holidays will be here before we know it. It is so easy to lose motivation and clarity at this time of the year. We’re closing in on the final lap and feeling tired, but that final lap is where races are won and lost. Finishing strong, with a clear mind and open heart, will enable us to launch into 2022 with energy and [...]
Two recent events have served to remind me that our catalyst – our ‘why’ – can help us to stay the course even when all around us is noise, chaos and uncertainty. […]
That “people don’t leave bad companies, they leave bad bosses” (or some variation thereof) is a handy quote coined by management consultancy Gallup that has given organizations the world over a free pass. But who employs and enables these “bad bosses”? […]
This line is delivered to the aimless character Katy in the new Marvel epic Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings. It stuck with me long after the movie ended. […]
I’m taking a vacation this week and it’s long overdue. I love travel itself and I also love the planning and anticipation of travel. I’ve really missed having a trip to look forward to. While my dreams of far-flung destinations have been put on hold (looking at you, Delta) I’m still excited to be breaking out of the home office for a change of scene and routine. […]
Do you love learning for the sake of learning something new? If so, that’s great. But what’s even better is to learn something new for the sake of your purpose. […]
