Never in a million years would anyone guessed that a container ship stuck sideways in the Suez Canal would shut down global trade routes for almost a week. The cost to the economy was about $400 million for each hour of blockage, while tugboats tried to free it. Quickly a grim reality set in as […]
Workplace Harassment and Male Allies
Like most women between 1960 and the late 1990s we grew up regularly listening to the misogynistic rhetoric used by our male family members, college professors, and in the workplace. Most women never gave much thought to just how inappropriate the hostility was that we faced on a regular basis while navigating our encounters with […]
Do You Have to Be Part of a Movement to Be Impactful?
So much of our lives are spent working, raising our family, and then taking care of our aging parents later on. If you weren’t raised in an activist family, you may have grown up believing that this is something “those other people” do. Besides, who has time in their busy lives for activism or to […]
Your Speaking Voice
Public speaking is challenging and not for the faint hearted, so I am sharing tips on how to improve your speaking skills both in the workplace and in public. Early in my career I joined Toastmasters International, a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of local clubs that can be […]
It’s 2021 – Please Stop Judging Women
Vogue magazine’s planned release of the February 2021 limited edition covers, featuring Kamala Harris wearing Converse sneakers and casual clothes, sparked ire on social media, causing users to question why Vogue would choose the image over the more formal online cover featuring Harris in a powder blue Michael Kors suit in front of a gold background. […]
No Games, Just Sports
From tennis to swimming and soccer, female athletes are at the top of their game right now, but they are still not receiving the support that men do. The problem isn’t just that there is a gender pay gap that exists in sports…and in the workplace — it’s the average woman’s inability to play games […]
Selling To Women
Women in the U.S. held the majority of jobs for the first time in almost a decade at 50.04% as of December 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Women also control spending and drive spending decisions in most American households. My experiences making purchases tell me that many salespeople are clueless, and desperately […]
Degree Vs. Certification Debate
Well, here is my take on the whole degree vs. certification debate. In my view, it’s not a black or white decision. It depends on the individual and where they are in their career…not to mention where they want to end up. As a human resources professional for two decades I’m sharing my story and […]
Being Ghosted at Work… It Isn’t Just a Dating Thing Anymore
Some points we’ll cover on this topic include: What is professional ghosting? Examples of ghosting at work What affect does ghosting have on the workplace? 3 Ways to overcome ghosting Straight talk to ghosters Straight talk to employees being ghosted Is ghosting illegal? What is professional ghosting? “Ghosting” began as a term in the in […]
Leading From Behind
As a professional working in the field of Human Resources I have attended thousands of conferences, workshops and trainings on effective leadership. Leadership development can be fast, or it can be slow depending upon the individual in the role. Outstanding leaders learn to lead from behind and strong leaders seek to develop a broad perspective […]