My life is full of obligations. Work, errands, chores, bills. Not unlike anybody else’s life. I choose to separate out what I have to do from what I want to... read more →
Before you ponder this non-sequitur, much less attempt to answer it for yourself, let’s think about how these questions relate to conflict in the workplace. Here’s a scenario that’s easily... read more →
What does a “wicked stepmother” look like? Does she have a wart at the end of her nose? Grey-tinged teeth? Most likely, she looks like somebody’s daughter, mother, sister or... read more →
Conflict is messy. Avoiding conflict is almost a guarantee that it will resurface and get messier. Just as there are different ways to clean a car, there are many methods... read more →
As a woman in business, I’m well aware of the stereotypes. While it’s fine for a man to be aggressive in the workplace, when we assert ourselves, we’re often called... read more →
Although I never literally burned my bra, I started thinking about feminism during my years at UCLA. I took courses like “Women Authors in the 20th Century,” and made sure... read more →
Not long ago, I watched a story on “Good Morning America,” about celebrities delivering commencement addresses. The news anchor, Amy Robach, was telling a group of University of Georgia... read more →
How many kids decide what they want to be when they grow up and never change their dream? I wonder if there’s a single life insurance agent in the history... read more →
Conflict usually appears at inopportune times. Sometimes we’re just not in the mood to deal with it. Sometimes we’re blind-sided. Unless a specific appointment has been arranged to meet and... read more →
We all ask and answer dozens of questions in a single day. “Did you find everything you were looking for?” asks the grocery checker at Trader Joe’s. “Is there anything... read more →