They say it’s not what you know, but who you know. (Actually, my grammar gurus friends correct it’s “whom” you know… They are annoying that way. I’m going to suggest it’s who you don’t know (all that well… or...
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...
How’s that toot of your horn? Is it appropriately loud and proud? Or a somewhat sad trombone? I wanted to write about bragging without sounding like I’m bragging. Because no one likes a braggart. But in actuality, I was really bad at this. There’s a...
What are the most powerful words in the English language? According to the legendary Don Hewitt, the legendary creator and long-time producer of 60 Minutes, they are these four, in sequence: Tell Me a Story. For the record, Hewitt is also quoted as having said,...
I’ve asked for and received a lot of advice over the course of my career. Some advice has been helpful. Other advice purely comical. In my quest for better work/life balance, I’ve polled co-workers who manage career and family about their life hacks. One...
