I was honored to speak at the National Conference for Women in Insurance and Financial Services in Austin, Texas last week. I met lots of fabulous people. Learned a lot! And got great feedback regarding my presentation. My session, Communication: Bridging the Gender Divide, provided tips and strategies related to effective communication; the what, why […]
“I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, For certainly all youth are reckless beyond words.” 8th Century Greek Poet Hesiod There have been breakdowns in communication linked to generational differences since at least the 8th Century. Each generation has had different experiences. […]
Resilience is a core skill you must call upon when you are facing challenging or adverse situations. Job loss and job search are times when resilience is needed. If over the years you have developed skills to build your resilience, you have the inner strength to bounce back from adversity. However, if you haven’t built […]
Conflict exists in every organization and in every relationship. Sometimes conflicts have a positive outcome. Sometimes they are the reason projects fail, jobs are lost, or customers and clients find new resources. Positive conflict leads to meaningful conversations, new ideas, and increased creativity within an organization. Conflict in the workplace leads to employee dissatisfaction. It […]
Think of your résumé as a well-crafted advertisement about yourself. It must be clearly written and easy to read. It should highlight, in a user-friendly format, your skills and what you can bring to a company. Creativity doesn’t belong on a résumé because it interferes with the readability of the document. Keep in mind your […]