Shonda Rhimes, an American television producer, screenwriter, and author, is a master at pulling back the curtain and showing the inner workings of her characters. She…
Build Your Bench Strength
One of my favorite mantras is: Work is a Team Sport. After facilitating lots of Techstars Startup Weekends (so fun!) and mentoring in three consecutive EForALL…
Retire or Re-fire?
Eventually, we all smack into this question: Retire or Re-fire? At first it sounds really great, no early meetings, endless days to catch up on my…
Bills, Pills and Ills
This morning I was talking to a friend about herbal supplements. My non-delicate response: In the new year I want to have as few, bills, pills…
Happy 2022!
May you find joy in all you do, even when it’s a messy job. May purpose and relevance define you. May happiness spread far and wide…
Hold the Flashlight. Lessons From My Father.
My father died 42 years ago and his voice still booms in my head. “Hold the flashlight.” Barking orders as if he was still serving in…
Find the Miserable Managers
The times they are a-changing. And it makes me wonder where are those who feel stuck at work. We aren’t talking about them. We hear a…
Managers Matter
The great resignation has spurred debate about why workers are leaving. I believe the evidence is clear. Managers Matter. Studies and data before the pandemic, such…
Do You Google Yourself?
I have a confession. Sometimes I google myself. It’s not ego-driven, it’s memory-driven. I know the google algorithm is better than my memory. It’s a more…