What face do you show the world?

Apparently, I’m not the only one concerned with appearance and age and the professional impact of both. Judging by the response to my misadventure with Botox, plenty of us want to look younger…or thinner…or more attractive. And those desires come to the fore when we’re in front of a camera. It’s not where I want…

Mike Pence has company – maybe you?

How much business are you doing away from the office? At a working lunch, maybe. In the clubhouse after 18 holes. Or over a half-caf something-or-other at your local Starbucks? They all sound pretty innocuous, don’t they, no matter who’s at the table with you? Nothing untoward going on at the golf club for cryin’…

Let your hair down? Maybe not.

When it comes to a powerful presence, you can hardly beat being still. Oh, of course you move. Your face, your hands, your whole body; action communicates too. And, the challenge most have is to stop the aimless, antsy movements. Fidgety gestures convey nervousness, discomfort, and sexual desire. Wait. Sexual desire? This came up in…

Cues for you from the Washington ruckus

Quick. What’s your take on this White House Correspondents Dinner brouhaha? It’s whipsawed me in a big way. I saw Michelle Wolf’s routine live; it made me so uncomfortable I almost changed the channel. (Yes, they call the dinner “the nerd prom.” I don’t even want to think about what they’d call a woman who’s…

Who’s sorry now?

“I’m not gonna be inauthentic and say I’m sorry about something I’m not sorry about.” – Tony Robbins on March 15. “I apologize for suggesting anything other than my profound admiration for the #MeToo movement.” – Tony Robbins on April 8 Well, he changed his tune, didn’t he? If you haven’t followed the whole drama…