The Power of Showing Up: Why Professional Community Still Matters
When I first started my job search in Boston, I only knew my brother and my friend, Julie. I was counting on Informational Interviews that I had learned about at the University of Virginia to get me in some doors and help me land a job. I wrote about the process here,...
Stepping Out of Your Role: When Everyone Pitches in for a Common Goal
I was lounging around on the Sunday after Thanksgiving and my son had the Buffalo Bills vs the San Francisco 49ers game on TV. The snow was coming down on the TV screen, which led us to reminisce about a very cold and snowy Yankees versus Los Angeles Angels baseball...
Boost Your Team’s Success with the Start, Stop, Continue (SSC) Exercise
Recently I had the opportunity to facilitate the Start, Stop, Continue (SSC) exercise with a division in a pharmaceutical company, and wow — what an experience! The team took the process seriously, and the result was a practical, actionable list that will guide their...
Improving Our Impact as Speakers: Lessons From the Audience
Recently, I attended a professional meeting, and while the experience was insightful, I felt there were opportunities for improvement in the speaker’s presentation. Speakers share a responsibility to respect our audience’s time and to create engaging...
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