Opt for warmth and strength — but show the warmth. People love passion. Corporations want somebody who’s enthusiastic and passionate. VCs invest in the person. Startups have to inspire people to come along with them on a not yet tangible journey. Know what you are good at. Be able to articulate your strengths. Have that statement […] Read more…
Learn to brag. I have no problem bragging. I think that you should just own your accomplishments. Just always frame the outcome for the business vs “me, me me”. You deserve it. There’s always going to be naysayers and people who don’t support you. I just block them out. Focus on the truth. Ask yourself, […] Read more…
-1- Walking out of the meeting the loudest, doesn’t make you a “winner”. -2- When you are feeling down on yourself…feeling that “I’m not enough” feeling, know that it’s just your anxieties talking. Walk away from the mirror, the phone, the office and just take a break. You’ve probably heard of body dysmorphic syndrome. I […] Read more…
Today’s three wishes are from another 7×7 Mentoring Salon I ran with seven up-and-coming founders and seven more seasoned advisors. The lessons shared when both ways…and have value for any rising professional. -1- Permanent job security. I have permanent job security because I can write code. There’s starvation mentality out there right now especially […] Read more…
-1- There’s no law that says we can’t have a committed relationship and have a beautiful life with someone without being married. There has been some movement in attitudes about marriage but there is still a lot of pressure that if you aren’t married by a certain age you are missing something. You can […] Read more…
Today’s three wishes are inspired by a group of friends who I spend the last week with in Nantucket. This group has spent many holidays there, so it holds many memories as well as conversations that moved us forward. This year was particularly moving because we were also there to celebrate the life of an […] Read more…
Karma isn’t a platitude. Being a “mean girl” only makes you feel bad overtime. Only looking out for yourself doesn’t pay off in the long run. You will get so much more done in life by leading with warmth and respect and considering what it is like to be in someone else’s shoes. Especially […] Read more…
This week’s three gifts are from a man and a woman whose wisdom goes beyond age. John Feal and Amanda Nyugen were on a panel discussing Jennifer Dulski’s book, “Purposeful, Do You Want To Be A Manager Or A Movement Starter?” Both survivors and advocates tor change. Amanda Nyugen, a rape survivor, created RISE, a […] Read more…