As a coach and consultant, I have known many men in organizations over the years who wanted to take extended parental leave when their children were born but were discouraged from doing so. They saw the careers of their male colleagues who took parental leave derailed. They heard these colleagues discussed as “not committed to…
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Are Traditions Important?
Are the traditions with which we were reared important? From my perspective, in a word: yes. It is somewhat ironic, however, as when folks think about all the varied holidays many of us cannot even remember the true meaning. Memorial Day, for example, which was originally created to honor our fallen soldier and defenders of…
Half-Full or Half-Empty – It Does Make a Difference!
Question: Are you a glass-half-full or half-empty kind of a person? I know we’ve all heard the old saying so much that we don’t give it much thought anymore. However, in talking with two potential clients recently, that saying kept popping into my head, over and over again. I mostly work with CEOs and business…
When Two Women Can’t Get Along At Work
Elizabeth talks about how when women don’t get along what really happens, and how men feel about it.
More Young Single Mothers in the Workforce
In a surprising change, the number of young single mothers in the workforce has been steadily climbing since 2015. Claire Cain Miller and Ernie Tedeschi, writing for the New York Times, report that the increase is being led by single mothers without college degrees, according to an analysis by the New York Times of Current…
Transitions- An Opportunity for Growth
We all have had life changing transitions whether personal, career, health or relationships among many others. Each one of these is an opportunity for growth and a life event that may cause you to feel unexpected emotions. For example, retirement for men and women, may cause one to feel a loss of identity and self-…
Small Biz Tech That Fixes Problems Before They Arise
You are a smart business owner. You know you have to watch where your money goes, keep up with efficiency, and make your customers happy. Fortunately, there is a ton of technology available that can help you do all of these things and much more. A small investment in the following products and services can…
Women and Cross-Generational Friendship
While in my forties, I met a woman, Becky, in her eighties who, like me, had chosen not to have children. I was worried that I would feel lonely in my old age and regret my decision. When I met Becky, I asked her if, now that she was in her eighties, she felt lonely…
Why are we still talking about equal pay?
Elizabeth Lions talks about how the lack of women supporting each other has hurt us getting to the top in executive positions.
