Has the shine of your 2021 goals worn off?

Has the shine of your 2021 goals worn off?

If you’re anything like me you had BIG ambitions for the new year. Now that we’re a few weeks in I’m starting to feel the weight of those ambitions and it’s getting uncomfortable. In fact, this is my new normal; being comfortable with being...
Do You Have the Courage to Ask?

Do You Have the Courage to Ask?

I asked for a raise and title change because I felt justified in the work I was already doing. To my surprise, I got what I asked for. The president said “so often we advocate for others and not for ourselves.” This leader recognized the courage to ask and I was...
How Emerging Leaders Lose their Voice in the Workplace

How Emerging Leaders Lose their Voice in the Workplace

10 years ago I was in a meeting with my boss and corporate quality leaders to discuss the hiring of a new quality engineer that would replace me as I moved into a new role in the organization. The leaders were discussing the qualifications that were needed for this...