A former colleague called me the other day, fatigued. She was working harder than ever, she felt, and not getting anywhere. At the same time, she was seeing peers seemingly move ahead with ease. What was she doing wrong? Nothing, I assured her. Some of us improve our...
I’ve got a surprise for you! Wanna know what it is? Well, then it wouldn’t be a surprise, would it? OK, I’ll tell you anyway… You have the surprising ability to surprise yourself. Not what you were expecting? Well, therein lies the surprise....
Twenty years ago I worked with a group of impressive, ambitious, talented women on a high-profile project at a highly regarded network. It was among our first jobs, early in our careers. We were production assistants and support personnel. We cared about our work and...
Nicole Smart had one of those jobs everyone envied. So, why did she walk away? As the Management Council Legal Coordinator at the National Football League, Nicole had exposure to such big-time events as the Super Bowl and NFL Draft. Her primary role was to coordinate...
There are a lot of ladder references in the corporate world. We strive to continually advance to The Top. Advancement is achieved on the Rungs of Opportunity. And, of course, it’s all about The Climb. (At least, according to Miley Cyrus…) Maybe...
