by alyssachaserebein | Dec 8, 2020 | Alyssa Chase, Connections, creativity, czeslaw milosz, Debi Keay, femininity, feminism, Freelance, Friendship, grace, inspiration, Intelligence, Isolation, layoff, Loss, Mother, Motherhood, Personal art, personal style, poetry, style, woman of style, Women, Work
I can’t stop thinking about my friend Debi Keay, known to many as DK, who passed away suddenly in October. She was just 62. She left behind a 21-year-old son she adored, a family that loved her and countless friends. In the video of Debi’s memorial service, the...
by alyssachaserebein | 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...
