Who Put Men into Mentoring?
In the seventies, I trained as an equal with men when I entered the Army. I shot pistols, rifles, machine guns. I drove a tank. I threw grenades. I fired light anti-aircraft weapons. I fought back...
View ArticleTen “How to’s” to Fake it and Make it as a Leader
One of the things I love about life is realizing something I did when I was younger led me to be able to do something when I was older. All of us grew up playing Make Believe. I was a teacher,...
View ArticleNo Name Calling Allowed!
I have spoken to many women leaders and we have all had to deal with being called a bitch. Although a cliché, it’s also true that assertive women often must cope with the name calling. This article...
View ArticleThick Skin and the Q-Tip
Eventually you will be criticized in the workplace. It may take the form of being screamed at, ridiculed, or sarcastically spoken to. Not all bosses critique in a positive, helpful manner all the...
View ArticleLove ‘em and lead ‘em!
U.S. Army Major General John H. Stanford was asked about how one becomes a leader. “When anyone asks me that question, I tell them I have the secret to success in life. The secret to success is to...
View ArticleHumor as a Weapon: How to Defuse a Bad Situation
A San Francisco woman police officer responded to a call about a domestic disturbance. Police officers dislike these calls because emotions run high, tempers flare, and the potential for violence...
View ArticleThe Crying Game
I often share a story when I’m speaking of a time I had to cry. I was humiliated, disappointed and frustrated. Tears were my only release. I went into a ladies’ room by myself and made sure that no...
View ArticleRAH-RAH Leadership©
I recently was at a meeting where the woman who was conducting the meeting was very much like a High School cheerleader. She bounced in the room, greeted us loudly, with great enthusiasm, and...
View ArticleDefining a True Leader During a Crisis: How to be decisive
“Indecision may or may not be my problem.”– Jimmy Buffett I must admit that I love watching The Cupcake Wars while working out. It’s a guilty pleasure. In The Cupcake Wars, the pairs of contestants...
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