Respond with Confidence

Respond with Confidence

I had an interesting experience this morning.  My neighbor’s boat broke down, and he needed a tow. The two of us strategized how to safely tow his boat and avoid having our boats crash into each other or the docks.  We had a good plan. Then along came some other...
Say YES to the MESS

Say YES to the MESS

I’m currently reading the book Yes to the Mess: Surprising Leadership Lessons from Jazz by Frank Barrett.  In his book, Frank connects the improvisation technique used by jazz musicians to leadership approaches that stimulate innovation. We’ve been living in a “mess,”...
How Do You Grow Your Network in a Virtual World?

How Do You Grow Your Network in a Virtual World?

I recently facilitated a program for a group of young professional women that wanted to develop their networking skills. They no longer have the option of going to in-person meetings and “working the room.”  How could they grow their network in a virtual world without...
Do You Need an Energy Boost?

Do You Need an Energy Boost?

I think most of us already know that adults need 7.5 to 9 hours of sleep to function at our most effective level. Getting sufficient sleep enables us to be creative, make decisions, learn new things, and more effectively manage stress. Blah, blah, blah…I’m sure you’ve...
Are You Leveraging Your Personal Brand?

Are You Leveraging Your Personal Brand?

You already have a personal brand, whether you realize it or not. So how do you understand your brand and leverage it to meet your goals? Step 1 Think about these questions to map out what you already know about your brand: Which of your strengths differentiate you...
What Are Your Branding Goals?

What Are Your Branding Goals?

Why am I sipping on a Bubly sparkling water while I write this? Maybe it’s those clever Michael Bublé commercials that hooked me. Or maybe it’s the packaging. Perhaps it’s product placement in the grocery store. Then again, it could be all of those things combined....