When Elena Deutsch was a young girl, her father would hold mock trials at the kitchen table. A long-time criminal defense attorney in New York City, he gave her an early love of the legal world and the will to succeed. And yet, she didn’t go on to law school....
Another trip around the sun. Another year under our belts (and, if you’re like me, that belt is a wee bit tighter after the holiday season…) And another opportunity to make resolutions for Jan. 1 that we’ll likely break by Jan. 9th… (Why do we...
An amazing thing happened just moments before I stepped onto the conference stage… I did a final wardrobe check — necklace not brushing against the microphone, belt straight and secure, back of dress not errantly flapping upwards and exposing my behind...
“Hey, you got a minute? I need a favor. Are you available for a quick project? I know it’s 5 pm on Friday, but this is important. Boss wants it first thing Monday. Oh, great, you don’t mind? You don’t mind working this weekend? All this...
The email came from a former colleague, one who has struggled to find her footing since being downsized several years ago. “You’re one of the lucky ones,” she wrote. “I’m glad to see things worked out so well for you.” I read the...
