The Impacts of 2020 on Women: How do we approach 2021? COVID-19 cases continue to surge and our political climate is contentious at best. At times, it’s hard to believe all that has happened this year, and it doesn’t take a crystal ball to figure out that we are living in a time that will […]
Happy Holiday Season!
Happy Holiday Season!
A Thanksgiving Note From Karen
A Thanksgiving Note From Karen Happy Thanksgiving, Trailblazers There’s a new chill in the air as our first frosts descend here in the northeast U.S. and autumn and its brilliant swath of multi-colors recedes. Our American Thanksgiving holiday this week calls us all to come together with family and friends to celebrate our ancient harvest […]
Will we meet the Greatness Challenge in 2020?
Challenge produces the opportunity for greatness. Given the extraordinary challenges the world faces today, the potential for greatness is monumental. ~ James Kouzes and Barry Posner Will Our Democratic Experiment Tip into Demise or Evolve into its Greatness? With the election just days away, we are at a tipping point. Will we meet the Greatness […]
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Darling you got to let me know, Should I stay or should I go? If you say that you are mine I’ll be here till the end of time So you got to let me know Should I stay or should I go? ~The Clash, Should I stay […]
Stars Shattered and Dreams Shuttered
Be careful what you wish for, ‘Cause you just might get it all. You just might get it all, And then some you don’t want. Be careful what you wish for, ‘Cause you just might get it all. You just might get it all, yeah. ~Chris Daughtry, “Home” from debut album “Daughtry”, 2007 Oh my […]
Restless in Retirement? 5 Part-Time Gigs Perfect for Working Older Adults
Gone are the days of clocking out at 65 to enjoy a retirement of travel and leisure. Today’s older adults are staying in the workforce longer than ever. While some can’t afford to give up their income, others are motivated by a desire to stay busy and keep contributing. That doesn’t mean aging adults are sticking […]
Future Cast Your Long Term Success
Everyone wants long term success. But it is elusive for most. Long term success is dependent on knowing where you are now and where you are headed. Then closing the gap. Frequently. Continuously. Whether it’s your business, your career or your life at home., it’s easy to get off track, lose touch or get buried […]
Boomer Women Are Quitting Corporate: Here’s Why
I’ve talked before about the ongoing trend of women leaving the corporate world to start their own businesses. This is no surprise considering the glass ceiling is still unbreakable in many companies throughout Corporate America. Many women, especially women over 50, who have spent their working lives climbing the corporate ladder are faced with the […]
Always Add Value
Always Add Value is one of my 52 Quintessential Principles of Greatness codified to keep us moving from great to greatness. I forget to apply this principle myself every once in a while. In fact, just last week I was asked to by a really sharp associate leader, “what value will you bring to my […]
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