Political Savvy
For the past two weeks, I’ve been watching the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. For many people, this is just...
Staying Engaged
I love watching the Olympics. Swimming, gymnastics, beach volleyball, track and field…I vicariously experience both the joy and frustration of...
Balancing Work and Family
Like many young women coming of age during the late 60’s and early 70’s, I embraced the messages of the...
Love Yourself
When facing a life challenge—such as losing a job, not getting into a particular school, or experiencing a separation or...
Lonely at the Top
As I coach executives, I often hear comments such as: “I work hard and play hard.” “I’ll sleep when I...
Holding On and Letting Go
Maybe it’s just the spring cleaning bug or perhaps I’ve reached the frustration point with the accumulation of useless ‘stuff’...
More is Not Necessarily Better
With the recent death of Whitney Houston and other celebrities like Michael Jackson and Heath Ledger, one wonders how such...
Be Happy
The cover story in this month’s Harvard Business Review is about “happiness” and the correlation between happy employees and high-performing...
A Connected Life
As I reflect on the past year, some of the greatest joys have come from the relationships with my family,...
With Gratitude
I recently gave a eulogy at the funeral service for an employee at my previous company. He was only 63...