Germane Insights Blog

NOW Leadership – The Brrrrr Edition

Flummoxed. Befuddled. Speechless. How could I possibly write an overview that does justice to this collection of wonderful intelligent and thought provoking contributions that include:

* Aubrey Hepburn and the Pied Piper on film
* Sexy Frenchmen ironing clothes while wearing none
* The music of Edit Piaf
* Tom Peters reading aloud
* and more

It’s just not possible. So please find a comfy chair, grab your favorite glasses – reading, coffee, tea, wine, water or otherwise as you indulge your mind, your heart and your senses. You may enjoy an a chuckle or two as well.

January 27, 2011 5 Comments

Women in Leadership: Not Heard, Not Seen, Not Utilized

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…

January 18, 2011 2 Comments

My Evening with President Obama

The mark of inspiration continues to grow long after words are spoken and deeds are done.

January 16, 2011 7 Comments

Mentor – What She Sees, What She Does, How She Is

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.

December 20, 2010 3 Comments

The Heart of Coaching

“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.

December 9, 2010 23 Comments

Ditch the Glass Slippers: Power Up The Ruby Reds

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?

December 8, 2010 9 Comments

Sorry Matters

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.

December 3, 2010 6 Comments

A Word or Two About Change

When words you used to describe the change come into common use, you have probably achieved the change you sought to create.

December 1, 2010 5 Comments

Esme Says – Best Leadership Blogs Should Be Leaders

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.

November 21, 2010 36 Comments