Why Being Brave Matters

I recently read that corporate America has $1.8 trillion dollars in cash, on reserve.  Which is a lot more than they had at the beginning of the recession. And unemployment still stands at 9.7 percent.  When you stop counting the people who’ve grown so discouraged that they’ve stopped... Read More »

Stop Making Sense

If you’re like me, there are times in life when nothing seems to make sense.  And maybe, like me, you stew and fret and figure and mull – all in an attempt to get the nonsense to make a teeny little bit of sense. Because if you can understand it, you can make it fit into your general overview... Read More »

Let’s Play Ball

Do you know Seth Godin? OK, I don’t know Seth Godin – but my friend Pam does, so that makes me one degree of separation from Seth. [Just for the record, I am also one step from Kevin Bacon two different ways - Anne will write me later today to say, "He's my neighbor!", and Kevin played... Read More »

Michele’s Feast

I’ve decided that there are no coincidences – only opportunities for me to open up and learn. Last night I found myself with unexpected time to myself. I’m sure all you single parents of teenagers understand exactly what I’m talking about. I had no plans but was utterly delighted... Read More »

What I Believe

I believe work can be fulfilling. I believe you can thrive in your career. I believe now is the perfect time to start your own business. I believe that risk of authenticity is worth it. I believe that leaders who replicate their own dysfunctional family dynamic are the biggest threat to a workplace. I... Read More »

Next Page »