4 Non-Profits Selected for Book Donations!

4 Non-Profits Selected for Book Donations!

We were overwhelmed with the number and quality of the non-profits nominated for our book give-away. In the end, it was too difficult to select just one organization, and so we selected four organizations. We selected organizations based on two criteria: the important...

Nominate a Nonprofit to receive free copies of my book – Lead Your Way! I wrote my book because I wanted everyone, especially women and people of color, to know what they needed to do to succeed in their careers. The knowledge, exercises, and practical advice in my...

At the beginning of this coronavirus crisis, I was checking the news as soon as I woke up, checking the news all day long, and looking at it again before going to bed. Not surprisingly, I spent most of my day stressed and anxious. This past week, I decided to take...

Brilliant graphic by Nicole Matusow and Harlan Matusow. Taking care of yourself and flattening your stress curve is critical at this challenging time.

We’ve all heard it – we need to be washing our hands frequently for 20 seconds at a time. I have been counting to 20 or singing happy birthday twice, but today I decided to check to see if it actually took me 20 seconds to do these things.  IT DID NOT! As it turns...
Creative Ideas for Virtual Events

Creative Ideas for Virtual Events

What’s the most creative virtual event you’ve attended or contemplated? I’ve had virtual drinks with colleagues, started a weekly virtual Sunday night dinner with family members, and am planning a virtual baby shower. I’ve heard of virtual coffee breaks, happy hours,...
Creating the Career You Want – Tip #52

Creating the Career You Want – Tip #52

When you think back on an experience, do your thoughts turn to what went well or do you more easily focus on what went wrong? When you get feedback, do you hear the comments on where you were particularly effective or does your attention go immediately to your...
Creating the Career You Want – Tip #51

Creating the Career You Want – Tip #51

I’ve met too many people who believe that all they have to do to succeed is work hard. It would be nice if that were true, but I’ve watched these same people experience disappointment when they are overlooked for opportunities or passed up for a promotion. The...
Creating the Career You Want – Tip #50

Creating the Career You Want – Tip #50

During our series on creating the career you want, we have focused our attention on you. We’ve talked about things that you can do to build your portfolio of skills, promote your personal brand, and make your endeavors visible. While these are key components to...