Q. I’d love to get some advice on management, as we recently hired a new (male) intern who is only a few years younger than I am. We’re still building the foundation of a marketing team at our startup so this is a crucial time for us, and I am happy to be given this opportunity […] Read more…
June 2011 archive
How to Manage (Part 1): Advice on Growing into a Managerial Role
Q. I’d love to get some advice on management, as we recently hired a new (male) intern who is only a few years younger than I am. We’re still building the foundation of a marketing team at our startup so this is a crucial time for us, and I am happy to be given this opportunity to grow into […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a Twenty-Something (25)
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what 3 “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Here are one woman’s gifts: 1. A good doctor. Don’t take chances with your health. Get tested. Get second opinions. Protect your fertility so you have choices later in […] Read more…
You Have to Respect How People See You
“You have to respect the way people see you.” Yesterday I interviewed a woman who had to prove to the IRS that she didn’t know her lifestyle was being funded by her husband stealing from the IRS. Carol Joynt, author of The Innocent Spouse ) made this comment about the fact that the IRS […] Read more…
Is Your Relationship Ready For A Text Hiatus?
Q. Why do guys text instead of call? I’m afraid it’s a technology evolution that marries men’s natural communication tendencies (keep it simple) with a means to do so. And there is great power in avoiding face to face rejection. You can fight it or join it. It’s a lifesaver for updates of the “I’m running […] Read more…
The Fine Line Between Dating to Date and Dating to Mate
Most women say date for fun in your twenties and learn more about what you want from each experience. Many also say that it’s when you arent looking that you find love. As one woman put, “It’s when you give up on finding a man and find happiness.” I think it’s true you have to […] Read more…
Don’t Give Up On Your Dreams, Ground Them In A Good Dose of Reality
Today I’m following up with a few more answers for the woman considering whether to go back to school or pay off her college debt. Two more women offer insightful advice and ideas…great for anyone considering the pros and cons of investing in education or getting some real world experience. Q. I’m about to finish […] Read more…
When Do Men Grow Up – Part 4
Today I’m returning to the question of what to do when, as a mature, put-together woman in your 20s, you want a relationship but the 20-something men just aren’t there yet. I’ve shared some answers from men in the past two weeks and today some answers from the women. More support for the reality that […] Read more…