Feedback is a gift. And you never know where, when, or from whom it will come. But you must be ready to receive it, consider it, and, when appropriate, act on it. Out of the Mouth of Babes This past weekend, my husband Byron shared a very funny story about feedback he received while attending [read more]
I made the right decision this weekend to travel two hours to attend a meeting in person, rather than the more convenient option of conference-calling in. It was a tough decision and I almost didn’t go. In fact, I was talking myself into a scratchy throat just to have a legitimate excuse for not attending. [read more]
I had a lovely email exchange this morning with Beth Pite – a person who has had a profound impact on my business and professional career. She paid me a very nice compliment (see quote box) and inspired me to write this blog post. “I had forgotten how we met. In fact, I forgot about the person who introduced us. You, [read more]
This past weekend, I attended the Charity Benefit Car Show in Simsbury, Connecticut. Now, I’m not a car buff, but I am married to one. So I went along for the ride. (Plus I thought they might have kettle corn for sale!) I was overwhelmed with the passion, pride, and determination of these vintage car owners. The attention [read more]
I am pleased to share these latest video clips taken from a TV interview that I had with host Jim Pellegrino on March 27, 2015. This was the third time in five years that I’ve been a guest on Jim’s show: The Hour with Jim Pellegrino. He has a way of making his guests feel [read more]
On June 18, 2015, I lost a very special client, friend, and mentor, Dick Adams, who died at the young age of 76 after a brief battle with cancer. (Read his obituary) He is survived by his extraordinary family: wife Pat, (married for 52 years); son David; daughter Beth; and 6 very cool grandchildren. His memorial [read more]
Are we ready for the future? According to the US Department of Education (www.ed.gov/stem) “Only 16 percent of American high school seniors are proficient in mathematics and interested in a STEM career.” When we compare that level of readiness to the projected demand for STEM related careers and jobs, it’s easy to see a major problem. The [read more]
I’ve just returned for a one-week intensive training course called the Women’s Campaign School for Women at Yale University. I was one of 78 motivated women that made up the 21st class of this leadership program. The Women’s Campaign School at Yale University is a non-partisan, issue-neutral, leadership program, whose mission is to increase the number [read more]
I just returned from a vacation to Asheville, North Carolina. My husband and I fell in love with this laid-back city with its rich diversity, art culture, craft beers, international cuisine, music scene, Blue Ridge Parkway, mountain air, and dog-friendliness. The dress code in Asheville is “suit and tie or tie-dye.” Asheville is also the home of America’s largest home, George [read more]
