Information overload has blurred the lines in the work life merge. Unless we “insist” on creating the blended formula that works for us as individuals, we risk being consumed by the chaos of simple daily living. That means avoiding the “attention crash” by taking personal responsibility for our own Work Life Serenity .
Growing up in the world of media taught me a lot about being direct. Whether you’re asking the questions – or the one in the hot seat being interviewed. Recently, Eileen Tanne of Women’s Education Center ( a web portal for professional business women ) and I spoke about the importance of the typical elevator speech. It comes down to laser-sharp talking points.
Tell the truth, at least to yourself. You’ve got at least one pair of old shoes barely holding on lingering on the rack near your back door porch, in your closet, or hiding inconspicuously with maybe just a toe or heal poking through that bag of clothing meant for Good Will. You want to get…
Get on With it! Not so fast. The sign post to the left asks you not to enter the building through the sliding doors, but instead to go around the building – a further distance – through a different door. There’s a good reason for this. Simply, this beautiful garden and new grass is still…
A few years ago I met this incredibly powerful person. This individual walked in international circles, and was connected within a diverse crowd of media and business leaders. We became friends and it was evident that my status as a member of the media was important. This was not merely a business relationship, but I…
I’ve always been a strong advocate of exalting the value of human capital in the workplace. But to what extent can human beings flourish as “souls” at work, and not just another cog in the corporate wheel? The International Center for Spirit at Work Awards brings that debate to the forefront every year by honoring…
I gazed from afar the goings-on in the markets last week. A much needed break from the chaos on the street and the sub-prime meltdown was called for as I figure it’s going to be an active fourth quarter with just about anything coming down the pike. Other than a sneak peak at CNBC at…
Just yesterday during a book discussion group that I was leading on worklife balance and integration, a quick run around the circle of women revealed that they hadn’t exactly come to speak about balancing their working and personal lives. In fact, I ended up with an intimate few who were more interested in exploring the…
