What we don’t know

I belong to an amazing consulting group where once a month we have very stimulating conversations and I always learn something.  I hope all of you have a place like that, where you can learn and share which is so powerful! Last night we looked at what we might not...

What some jobs really cost.

We work at companies for a variety of reasons; some are monetary and some are based on values and learning.  For whatever reason we take a job, staying there can sometimes cost us more than we bargained for. Three interesting examples came to me recently.  In the...

What is your why?

Yes, I am finally back to blogging:  I have had so many ideas over the last month.  The one theme that continues to reverberate is what is your “why” For me, this began by seeing Simon Sinek www.startwithwhy.com on a TED conference.  If you haven’t seen him I urge you...

What’s the story?

Every time I say that I am reminded of the song from Bye Bye Birdie; What’s the story morning glory what’s the word hummingbird?  Ok, so I am a little strange sometimes. I do a lot of work with WEV (women’s economic ventures www.wevonline.org) and no it isn’t just for...

What if….

Have you ever sat down with a child and imagined what if?   It’s amazing all the fun things you can create.  I remember a science simulation program where the kids could create any animal they wanted but if it had wings it had to be aerodynamically correct. Oops, that...

What I learned

Like you I have had enough of all the ads and everything else related to the elections but I also learned something by watching the players. First, there has to be a strategy and that has to be related to your target audience.  Obama knew the race would be close and...