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The Power of the Why

Yep, we’re at about the mid-point of the year. This is the time – whether or not you have been doing so up until now – to take a look at what goals you made for [...]

Are You Asking the Right Questions?

Too many times we leave open a “back door” – we tell ourselves we will do one thing, and then we fail to live up to our commitments – our DEAL – with ourselves! [...]

Informational Interviewing — With Respect!

I’m not suggesting you ask for free advice from someone from whom you should be paying a consulting fee. Rather, I’m suggesting that you look for someone who’s gone where you want to go, and ask [...]

Truths about Women and Leadership

This past week, a post on the Harvard Business Review website released what some might consider a surprising finding: when asked by a committee of their peers, bosses and direct reports, data shows that overall (on [...]

Visioning for 2012!

Once you figure out your overarching goals and your theme for the year, there are multiple resources to help you put those ideas into concrete practice. But don’t lose the magic dust in the air right now [...]

Celebrate YOU (Before Resolutions)!

It’s important we give ourselves the credit we deserve and take time to celebrate exactly where we are! So yes, look ahead, and plan for the next great thing. But also honor and respect where you [...]

Why YOU Must Sponsor (and What That Means)

Did you know that giving back can actually empower you? No, I don’t just mean in the “feel good” way (which is also important); I mean in the real, beneficial, giving you opportunities kind of way. [...]

Branding From the Inside Out

A lot of professional marketers will tell you to research your field, figure out what your clients or customers want and draft a message that conveys what you offer and how it meets their needs. You [...]

Learning about the Self

One of the mantras in my online leadership program is “Learning is Key.” I believe strongly in this, and it’s one of my personal mottos, as well as a refrain I’ve heard over and over again [...]

Why Diversity Matters

Let’s get straight to the point: The workforce of the future is majority female, and a large proportion of the workforce of the future will be Latino. Other groups are also contributing in meaningful ways, but [...]