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The Days That Try Us — and the Women Who Rise Anyway
I know my next post is supposed to be Your Career, Your Move but I had a moment this morning I needed to share so consider this another In-Betweener, here goes! Some days don’t just test you — they try to break you. They come at you sideways, out of nowhere, with frustration, judgment, guilt,…
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Your Career, Your Move
One question I don’t think we ask nearly enough — especially early in our careers — is this: Who owns my development? A surprising number of employees still believe the answer is “my manager.” That is the wrong answer. Your manager plays a role, yes, a very important role in fact. They can guide, support,…
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You Better Check Yourself, Before You Wreck Yourself
A Blog short, an inbetweener, you might say! No recipe with this one but I wanted to share while it’s fresh on my mind! Please take a moment for a leadership lesson from my Nan, You Better Check Yourself, Before You Wreck Yourself. There’s an old saying — “You better check yourself before you wreck…
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Are You Steering the Team or Paddling the Canoe
Let’s just lay the cards on the table before we even really dive in – being a working manager is hard! In today’s environment and economy no one has spare time, no one has spare bodies lying around on their team to pick up extra work when it’s handed to us, no one has any…
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Coming Friday – Are You Steering the Team or Paddling the Canoe?
In this month’s blog, “Are You Steering the Team or Paddling the Canoe,” we dig into what it really takes to juggle being a people manager, a leader, and a worker bee in today’s lean corporate world. When your days are packed with tasks and execution, it’s easy to lose sight of strategy, growth, and…
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I Feel the Need, the Need for Speed
Talk to me Goose! Know where I’m going here? This may be the cheesiest blog post yet but I have this energy and excitement I have to share. Last week, May 13th to be exact, was the 40th Anniversary of the Top Gun release, and I was there for it. Bought my ticket the minute…
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Luck of the Irish
They say there’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow — but in your career, the real treasure is great partnerships, shared vision, and a little bit of the Luck of the Irish along the way. Here’s to smart ideas, bold moves, strong collaborations… and maybe a little green beer to celebrate…
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Fill Your Village With Strong Women
March is designated as Women’s History Month, and Sunday, March 8th is designated as International Women’s Day, but it is important to surround yourself with strong women every day of the year. We must build each other up, support each other, and love each other all the other days. Having strong men in our lives…
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There are Moms Way Worse Than You
I found this book written by Glenn Boozan, and it has changed my perspective on being a working mom. I wish I had found this years ago! This little gem takes 5 minutes to read but contains the greatest message. The full title is “There Are Moms Way Worse Than You, Irrefutable Proof That You…
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Coming in April – There Are Moms Way Worse Than You!
April’s blog will be titled “There Are Moms Way Worse Than You”. I found this book written by Glenn Boozan, and it has changed my perspective on being a working mom. I wish I had found this years ago! This little gem takes 5 minutes to read but contains the greatest message. The full title…
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ABC…DE&I…Say What?
This month’s blog is titled “ABC…DE&I…Say What?”. Ever wonder what all those letters mean? It seems that you can’t scroll through Facebook or Instagram without seeing a post about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. DE&I has been thrown around so much in the last few years, in all different places, on all different platforms, but what…
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International Women’s Day 2025
International Women’s Day couldn’t come at a better time as we look forward to the March blog titled “ABC…DE&I…Say What?” Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive for all. A world where difference is valued and celebrated by all. Together we can…
Recipes From the C-Suite 