Every March, Women’s History Month is celebrated in countries all around the world. The holiday was established to recognize women’s accomplishments, contributions, and overall history. According to History.com, Women’s History Month was first officially recognized in 1987 as an annual American celebration. Previously in 1980, President Carter declared the week of March 8th as Women’s […]

Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life. ~Sandra Carey We usually know it when we see it, but what is wisdom exactly? Wisdom is in a sense a composite of many different characteristics—profound knowledge, conscious awareness, intuition, foresight, patience, the ability to see the big […]

Reinvention of any kind always starts with a self-assessment. Whether you want to transform your life, your career, your business, or your world, you have to first figure out where you are now. What are your strengths and weaknesses? What would others say are your strengths and weaknesses? (Think of colleagues, clients, family, friends. Even […]

The pandemic, and subsequent Great Recession, had highlighted the importance of flexible work arrangements (FWA). And not just for women with children, a common misconception. It’s becoming increasingly clear that the only companies able to consistently attract and retain top talent, regardless of gender, are those offering some form of FWA. Telecommuting has become synonymous […]

Guest Post by Derek Goodman Business ownership isn’t easy, but according to the World Economic Forum, women started 49 percent of new businesses in 2021. Pursuing success in a solopreneur situation can be empowering, but it also presents unique challenges. Many business owners hit a point where they need help but aren’t sure how to […]

In last week’s Time With Sands, I received a question on entering the workforce after retirement. Part of my answer included some not-so-great news that we have not accomplished an age-friendly job market. And what may appear as such is usually just insincere talk, rather than implementation of tactics that work. Age-friendly jobs and employers […]

There are many persons ready to do what is right because in their hearts they know it is right. But they hesitate, waiting for the other fellow to make the first move—and he, in turn, waits for you. —Marian Anderson Before making any big change in our lives—particularly before reinventing ourselves, our work, our world—it […]

Chaos is a friend of mine. —Bob Dylan Our world is in the midst of chaos and uncertainty, as discontinuous change tosses even the strongest of us on its waves. Destruction hits us from all fronts, from natural disasters to economic ones. Spending time and energy to think creatively right now may seem crazy, even […]

I’ve discussed the importance and benefits of women’s leadership many times. Companies that have female leaders fare better than those with primarily male leadership. But how do you attract these revolutionary women to your business or enterprise? One major takeaway from a McKinsey & Company report I found interesting was that companies with a CEO […]