Reacting to Inaction: You Can Build It, But They Might Not Come

In today’s environment, no one feels compelled to “show up” anymore. We don’t need to respond to emails or texts in real time (or at all). The phone really isn’t ringing, so there’s no need to answer a call to action.

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The Invitation I Couldn’t Refuse… What Happened Next?

We have room for you in the front row she says. I have comfortably moved into my seat in the back left corner of the gigantic ballroom, now lined with rows and rows of black draped tables and outdated upholstered chairs. I have unpacked my essentials- computer, blackberry, personal phone, bottle of Smart Water- when …

How to Mix Career and Family (or not)

Winded, I look up to see I just got tossed by a 12 year old girl with an athletic build on her way to the “free candy” table at my industry conference.  Instinctively I think, I wish my kids were here with me.  But really, I don’t. For a moment, I think, I really miss …

The Going Got Tough and I Got Going- but I’m Back!

I could’ve been so much more... now I know it’s all about taking the risk.

Dessert Before Dinner and Other Habits To Break

Rules were made to be broken, and so were New Year's Resolutions right? This is why I didn't make any this year. No "do more of this", or "try harder at that".  No more results oriented goals. This is why I didn't pen the typical New Year's blog post at all either. This year, I'm …

It’s Just a Job, Right?

A year and five days ago I did a thing. I started this blog to journal my quest to have it all- career, family, and a fruitful writing gig on the side. I was going to write about being a real life hustler; a working mom, a loving wife, a successful career woman, and people …

My Feedback on Feedback: There are Drawbacks

I always bring a box of tissues. Year after year, after working my butt off to be the best employee, the biggest producer- while also striving to be an amazing wife and mom- I walk into that office for my year end review, and end up devastated and sobbing. Why the surprises? Haven't we all …

Mod at Last: My First Podcast!

No one would ever mistake me for an early adopter. I mean, I'm blogging for the first time like a decade after they became cool. I have an hour or two to kill each and every day when I commute to work. Sometimes more when I'm traveling on business. I had a nice repertoire of …

The Intangible Merits Of Business Travel: Gotta Fly The Coop Sometimes

Runway reflections as we take off. Headed for home.  I really enjoy business trips. Granted, I don't do it regularly, but I added it up, and I've spent about 4 work weeks out of the office- and yes, away from my family- this year. A bit of a staggering amount of time to be away …

Mastering The Art Of The Email CC

Let's talk about politics. They'll be no mention of Donald's or Hillary's or Russia in this discourse. We are addressing a different kind of politics entirely. Similarly confusing, maddening, and hard to navigate, office politics are an unavoidable workplace hazard. Especially when it comes to communicating via electronic mail. Any leader with a decent track …