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Elf OR Tumbledown Shack?
Wife: What are you wearing to your boss’s party this weekend? Hubby: My black suit. Wife: Has it been cleaned since the last time you wore it? Hubby: Silence. Wife: What did you get him for his retirement? Hubby: Just a stare in return tells me I’ll be… Read More
What Does Your Confidence Look Like?
How much do you depend on how you look to give you confidence? I’m not necessarily talking about physical attractiveness, I mean the whole image: clothes, shoes, makeup jewelry, how you fix your hair, how “put together” you look and feel. Many women slip into those things like… Read More
No Supermoms Required
It’s back to school time again. That time of year packed with parent orientations, meet the teacher nights, supply shopping, clothing shopping, shoe shopping, and my favorite this year…..magnetic locker decorations. WHAT? And form, after form, after form to be filled out. And then we realize halfway through… Read More
Promotion, Please!
Is it time to ask for a raise or promotion? Is it past time? If you’re dreading (or avoiding) those conversations, you’re certainly not alone. But the conversation itself might not be as important as you think it is. Most people focus on the actual negotiation. They are… Read More
Stacks & Stacks of Stuff
What if Jesus returns and sees my house like this? I admit it. I’m a stacker. I’m a stuffer. There are towers of Rubbermaid plastic bins in my garage, my attic, and even a few in other spots. My desk has stacks of papers. And my drawers? Let’s… Read More
Why Did God Make Us So Competitive?
I’m a competitor. I’m a Christian. I used to think those things were mutually exclusive. I thought to be highly competitive wasn't being a good, sweet, thoughtful Christian woman. I actually went through a phase where I purposefully dialed backed my competitive streak.....and I was miserable. Then I… Read More
Savor the Rest of Summer
Summer is supposed to be a “carefree” time, but for most working moms, there’s nothing carefree about the crunch of kid activities, organizing childcare, vacation-planning, and—before you know it—getting ready for school to start again. This is the reality of “mom summer," but "mom summer" doesn't have to… Read More
Bringing Your Business Smarts Home With You
Do you feel confident and capable at work but overwhelmed and overstretched at home? If so, you’re not alone. I know countless women who feel the same way. But it might be possible to bring a little more of that confidence home with you. Imagine you’re at work,… Read More
It’s Time to Get LinkedIn
Are you active on LinkedIn? If not, why? What comes to mind when you hear about it? That it’s just for business people? Only people looking for jobs use it? Isn’t it just a giant resume? It’s true. LinkedIn is primarily focused on reaching the professional world. It’s… Read More
Why No Second Dates?
Picture this scene, and maybe it's one that is familiar to you. A woman is getting ready to go on a date. It’s a first date. She is an extremely capable businesswoman. She is strong. She is assertive. AND like some women, she is nervous and a little… Read More
4 Gifts My Father Gave Me
Last week I came across this great article by Jeffery Tobias Halter, on 10 Things Fathers of Daughters Can Do to Advocate for Women, and it got me thinking about the many things my own father did for me to help prepare me for life and my career.… Read More
R-E-S-P-E-C-T Him!
R-E-S-P-E-C-T…find out what it means to me… Can’t you just hear Aretha belting out that song? Well, throughout modern times, us women have earned the right to be respected. We have worked hard to become strong, independent, educated, and accomplished. We are business leaders, spiritual leaders, and world… Read More
Be Their Boss Of The Year
It’s not always easy being the boss. Most of us spend much of our working lives just figuring out how we personally work best. As a manager though, it’s not enough to be good at getting your own work done. Now you have to take a lot of… Read More
Summer Space Invaders
Summer is here! The space invaders are taking over the house! For those of us working parents fortunate enough to work from home, our home offices become an oasis of sorts. It's our own personal bubble of productivity that allows us to work on par with colleagues at… Read More
The 4 Things a Mentor is NOT
For all of the fuss made about how important and valuable mentors can be (a fuss I often make!), there’s a lot of bad information out there too. I am surprised by the number of young women I meet who either don’t have mentors or who don’t find… Read More
Mom Evolution Revolution
I SO hope everyone enjoyed your Mother’s Day…..AND remembered to honor those that have mothered us through life. I took the time to reflect on how my feelings about my mom have changed throughout the years, and on how what my kids think of me will change, too.… Read More
Your Careers Are Married Too
When he works and she works, how does the marriage work? It’s relatively easy to be supportive (and supported) before your marriage, when your career is basically just between you and God. A lot of young people mistakenly go into marriage thinking that they can continue that approach.… Read More
WHAT? It’s Summer?
I’m lost in my thoughts. I can see the perfect summer family vacation in my mind. The kids are cheerfully building castles in the sand, my husband is pouring me a tall glass of lemonade, and I am nearly comatose in my chaise lounge, listening to the waves… Read More
Wasted In The Workplace
A few weeks ago I had the chance to ask Harvard Business School Dean Nitin Nohria about the continuing inequalities many women experience at work. In response, he noted that "Since 54% of college graduates are women, it is a waste of a valuable resource not to have… Read More
More & More Millennials
This week, we thought we would take a look at this intriguing generation on which everyone is focusing. THE MILLENNIALS! More and more of them are entering the workfoce, our companies, our homes (because our kiddos are growing up), and our consumer target. I often hear people speak… Read More