Working Like an Animal: Six Insights from “Mama’s Last Hug”

Working Like an Animal: Six Insights from “Mama’s Last Hug”

by | Mar 5, 2020 | Career advice, Emotional Intelligence, Franz de Waal, Freelance, inspiration, Intelligence, job, leadership, Machiavelli, Mama's Last Hug, performance, Power, trust, Work

The two staff members at my small company are typically insubordinate. Most days they keep their noses down, but their squabbles and power plays can be a distraction at the office. They communicate status constantly—and never with words. My staffers—Ollie and Juno—are...
Not Just Networking: Building Bridges to New Worlds

Not Just Networking: Building Bridges to New Worlds

by | Jan 27, 2020 | Career advice, Connections, Contractor, Contractor, empty nest, First job, Freelance, Friendship, Hinduism, inspiration, Isolation, job, job search, layoff, Loss, Lunch, Midwest, Mother, Motherhood, Myers-Briggs, New York City, Parenthood, trust, Women, Work

The practice of building meaningful connections isn’t just about work. It’s about opening your heart and mind to the people and the world around you. “Ah, networking,” Nidhi said. “I don’t make enough time for it.” I could tell the whole concept took her a little bit...
Say Goodbye, Say Hello

Say Goodbye, Say Hello

by | Dec 9, 2019 | Aaron Douglas, Alyssa Chase, Blue spruce, Bree Dunscombe, climate change, empty nest, Freelance, inspiration, Lindsey Hein, Loss, OneAmerica, performance, PRSA, Rhizosphaera needle cast, Schwarz Partners, Tom Spalding, Uncategorized

Lately I’ve been saying a lot of goodbyes. I don’t like it. I’m a hello person. Meeting new people and beginning new projects both give me energy. Saying goodbye saps my spirit. Last week, I said goodbye to a group of people I’ve grown to care about. What began...