“Did Sean fill his open job?” popped up in a Slack message from our Chief People Officer, and I had my answer. Without significant revenue, the company could not survive. Over the weekend, the leaders met to decide who would be laid off to make up the shortfall. Just like that, along with 17% ofContinue reading “When the wrapping doesn’t match the gift”
Category Archives: Career
Lighten the Grip
Seven years ago, I reluctantly took up the game of golf to appease my husband. My only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. The lessons of the game continue to weave into my life. During a clinic last week, the pro reminded us that the only thing we can control is the setup.Continue reading “Lighten the Grip”
The Motive
When I was in fifth grade, I attended summer school for reading and can still remember the feeling of embarrassment. I am not sure if that summer shame led me into teaching, but I do know that it ignited my love of reading. On this Saturday morning, I cracked open Patrick Lencioni’s new book, “TheContinue reading “The Motive”
Culture in real – life
Lately, I have read a lot of posts about company culture. While some strike and miss, I proud to share that my company hits the bull’s eye. A few weeks ago, I shared that my Co-CEO’s wife sends a handwritten card birthday card to every employee that includes two movie tickets and a message ofContinue reading “Culture in real – life”
In giving you receive
I joined a new company this summer to take on a “Figure it out” job. For those of us in the start-up world, you know the drill; few resources, no processes, and continuously building in flight. For me, it’s my sweet spot. Yesterday I found a handwritten envelope in the mailbox among the golf magazinesContinue reading “In giving you receive”
Always in Beta
Dalai Lama said, “When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.” Lessons appear every day, and if you are open to receiving them, you learn and grow. My list continues to evolve with these as my constants. Lesson 1 – It starts with accountability. Early in my professional career, I learned the value of being accountableContinue reading “Always in Beta”
And then the bough breaks
It’s “Sales Kick Off” season and for anyone directly involved it can be exhilarating and thankless. To survive you need exceptional management skills, political savvy and obscene amounts of caffeine. Balancing the speakers who feel the crucial need to present for hours on end to an audience with an 8-second attention span is not forContinue reading “And then the bough breaks”
Required job skill – Self-promotion
The road to achievement and recognition in corporate America is hard. You need to have the stuff to survive and the smarts to pull from empty when it gets harder. I attended a ribbon-cutting a few months ago, and a fellow trustee leaned over and said, “At this stage in your career you should notContinue reading “Required job skill – Self-promotion”
Push lessons
“No.” A powerful word and one I should use more often. Last Friday, I heard it from a member of my team. I am privileged to work with a small group of superstars who have grown because I have given them the freedom to do so. Last week they reminded me of my lesson. ItContinue reading “Push lessons”
Play the “Game of Social”
Objective – Two years ago, I was charged with teaching the team the power of social media. My mission – Empower, Engage, and Expand our reach. In the spirit, we created a team challenge and had them reach out to thought leaders and make the connection. “Teach a man to fish.”
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