One of the simplest, most powerful ways to gain insights about challenges and opportunities in your work or life is through a device that is with you nearly every waking hour of each day: your smartphone. The insights I’m talking about come from podcasts that are available anytime, anywhere, from your phone (or from a variety…
Want to know a powerful way to achieve your goals? Implement the best morning routine for your unique needs. It will transform everything. As we head into the last weeks of Summer here in the U.S., many of us are renewed and refreshed from either a vacation, break, or at least a relaxed routine. If…
Women’s History Month is an annual declared month (celebrated during March) that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Photo credit via Philadelphia University In 1980 President Jimmy Carter issued a Presidential Proclamation declaring that the week of March 8 be National Women’s History Week. This week is celebrated annually:…
To live the life we imagine, we are advised to find the courage to “dare greatly.” In one of the boldest moves of my life, I found courage from a quote by anthropologist Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of people can change the world…indeed it is the only thing that ever has.”…
This week, I’m featuring an interview with my good friend and author, Margot Bisnow, who has written Raising an Entrepreneur and is receiving rave reviews across business media. I’m sharing my interview with her because there is a strong intersection between an entrepreneurial spirit in leaders and teams — and in innovation and success. And,…
Happy new year and I hope you are off to a wonderful and productive start! My goal has always been to provide you with valuable guidance on how to take small, incremental steps to advance in your career and achieve a life of success and happiness. As we jump into the new year, I’m eager…
Are you looking for constant inspiration and daily, bite-sized doses of advice to help develop your leadership skills? Your Twitter feed can deliver that shot in the arm you need. If only there wasn’t so much content to scroll through! Well, not to worry. I’ve discovered a handful of leaders whose words will stoke the fires of…
This was a guest post I recently wrote for Entrepreneur.com I was a veteran of several startups long before I became a parent. And I continued to invest in and found startups after I became a mother. It’s a different juggle now. Before I had kids, I could literally work nearly round the clock, seven days a…
This article is featured in the Pocket Mentor mobile app — Providing leaders with daily advice to grow themselves, their teams, and their businesses. Start your free one week trial today! Suddenly, the “magic” of tidying up has struck a chord with millions. In less than a year, Marie Kondo sold 2 million copies of her book,…
In the midst of pressing deadlines and activities, give yourself two minutes of space (or even 5 or 10!). This can be as simple as stepping away from your desk and taking a walk. This can be putting your earbuds in and listening to an inspiring song. It may mean pulling out your favorite inspirational…