In 2008, I made the decision to get my MBA while I juggled a full-time consulting job and starting my business. Even though those two years of my MBA program were a major whirlwind, I am very happy I made the choice to continue my education. Through my education, this...
So I have to admit, I am kind of jealous that my husband got to take a course called Business Golf in his MBA program. He's out golfing for graduate credit and enjoying the beautiful summer weather. So if it's included in his MBA program, it must be important for...
This week I had three 5:30 am telecons, worked until 5 pm and then spent the night at school working on group projects. You have no idea how much I was looking forward to this fabulous weekend! Let's just say that this was my motto for the week. This nonstop week...
Have you ever thought about what you look like when you walk into a room? Are you being present, awake, confident and alive? Is your energy positive or negative? Ever been in a meeting where someone walks in and the atmosphere completely changes? Recently, I was...
When I was working full-time and going to business school at night, I witnessed so much gossip and negativity. It seemed as though my classmates and co-workers talked and laughed about others just to make themselves feel better. Those being talked about sensed the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] My brother loves music and lately he has taught me a very important career lesson, do work you love. You may not start on top and you may have some bumps along the way. But, if you work your butt off, you will succeed in doing...
Every day we are tasked with a variety of situations where communication comes into play. How many times have you spoken off-the-cuff and then later wished you’d said something else? Have you ever given a speech and wished you would have put in a little more effort...
“Make Every Day Your Masterpiece.” This is a quote and one of the leadership lessons by John Wooden. I found his quotes and thoughts were great advice to me in my career. His teachings resonate not only with children playing sports but also with men and women in...
This week was unusually long and stressful which is why I really enjoyed a recent article from the Wall Street Journal, Thinking Happy Thoughts at Work. In one of my recent blog posts, Are You Happy at Work?, I explored reasons why only 45% of U.S. workers are...