Nope, Uh-uh, No Siree Bob

You’ve been there, right? You applied for a promotion—it went to someone else. Offered your services to the perfect client and heard, “No, thanks.” Interviewed for a job you didn’t get. I just ran into the rejection buzz saw. And it sent me back to look at what I’d learned from Jia Jang when he…

A Whole New Way Of Working

The world of work is changing … fast. “Contingent work force.” “Agile talent.” “Freelancing.” “On-demand talent.” “Contract workers.” And of course, “the gig economy.” Those are a few of the ways experts label the shift. My personal favorite comes from Accenture, where they talk about “the liquid workforce.” Whatever you call it, I’m part of…

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…