Feeling Outside Looking In

Feeling Outside Looking In

Who does not remember walking into the meeting room and feeling like they did not belong and that their presence was not welcome?  How often does that happen? There were many times in my career that I felt like I was the only one who looked different, thought...
What Does It Take to Be a Role Model?

What Does It Take to Be a Role Model?

At a recent workshop on Mentoring, I stressed to the audience composed of mentors and mentees that one of the key roles for mentors was to be role models. I can imagine that this landed on some of the mentors like a lead balloon. No, they could never be “off”; they...
Are You AWOL?

Are You AWOL?

Are you finding yourself daydreaming at your desk? Are you unable to complete even the simplest tasks because thoughts of walks in the sunshine and swimming in the ocean get in your way? Are you planning your next round of golf even as you prepare for your next...