Yesterday I took the dog on my favorite hike, one that rewards a climb with a tremendous view. You can see for miles — farmland below and mountains in the distance, a view that stretches across more than 5 towns. But an early fog rolled in and when we got to the...
Dear Job, We need to talk. Yeah, I know there’s work to do. There’s always work to do. But this is important. I want you to know I’ve given this a lot of thought. I don’t take this decision lightly. I don’t think this is working out...
A friend on vacation sent me a “Mom Moment” video. In it, she and her young sons were jumping competing cannonballs into the pool to see who could generate the biggest splash. Hers was an impressive splash. She kicked the pants (or bathing suits) off of...
“Jodi” offers an idea at her staff meeting and finds it met by tepid response. “Mmm-hmmm,” Jodi’s boss says, distractedly, before moving on. Or maybe he quickly dismisses her idea. It’s as if she hasn’t been heard. Some...
It’s one of the most mortifying moments of your career. You meant to have a productive conversation with your manager/colleague/senior VP – one that truly shows who you are and all you are capable of – but as your goals for the talk quickly got away...
