Smoke filled conference rooms with fist banging, object throwing, and a lone woman or none at all were norms at the outset of my business career. Despite some changes, professional women’s groups participate in a chorus of head nods when I speak of the times…
The mark of inspiration continues to grow long after words are spoken and deeds are done.
The mentor cares that the acorn grows into the tree it is meant to be. She is nurturing or tough and everything in between as needed. As she chooses what is called for, it is always with the best interest of the mentee in mind.
“He’s a different person. I don’t know what you did, but the change is amazing. We hope that you will continue working with him.”
I touched his heart.
In our recent conversation Margaret Heffernan lamented, “Most women would rather spend $500 on a pair of shoes than invest in their professional development.” If we don’t make serious investments in our own careers why should others make serious investments in us?
It’s inevitable. You step on people’s toes at work. Saying “I’m sorry,” matters more than you think.
Especially if you’re the boss and it’s your foot that lands on top.
When words you used to describe the change come into common use, you have probably achieved the change you sought to create.
In November 2010 a list of nominees for “Best Leadership Blog” appeared on the internet. It included 10 white men and 1 white woman. Later that week a list of 25 Leadership Gurus appeared as well. It included 23 white men, one white woman and a man of Indian origin. I was stunned, then outraged, then hopeless and angry at myself for wishing so hard for things to be different that I lost sight of reality.
Helen did not believe that relationships should be important at work. A year later she is nominated for manager of the year. What happened?
We help you master the “most difficult” things.