Doing It The Old-Fashioned Way

When was the last time you wrote a letter? I don’t mean an email or a text or a tweet. I mean an honest-to-goodness, put-pen-to-paper, slide-it-into-an-envelope letter involving a stamp and a trip to the Post Office. I’ve been pondering this question since I unearthed a folder full of letters in my desk. This might…

Three Little Words Make A Big Difference

You want people to listen to you? A good way to start is to listen to them. And to let them know you understand what they’re saying, you get them. There’s no need to go on and on encouraging them, or asking questions, or commiserating. All you need is three little words. As they finish…

Feel It or Fix It?

Rebounding from a misstep must be a universal experience, judging from all the response to my article about getting back on the horse. In blog comments, emails, and social media posts, women thanked me for being open about an uncomfortable experience. Shared their own stories about recovering from a blunder. And told me they appreciated…

Get Back On The Horse

Ever tempted to just give up when something doesn’t turn out the way you’d hoped? It happens, right? You know your stuff, you’re good at what you do, and still … sometimes you don’t meet your own standards. How do you handle that? When I fall short, it’s easy to conclude I’m not cut out…

What’s Your Power Color?

Turns out, Virginia was exactly right in her color commentary about me. Before we get to that… What’s the best color for YOU? Emory University tells students to watch what they wear in professional settings. Colors, they explain, have an impact on your own energy and on how other people perceive you. Red suggests action,…