What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? Here 40-somethings share three wishes to help a 20-something get a head start on the confidence to make decisions that are right for themselves. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda. 1. Be patient. A lot of what you do in your first two […] Read more…
1. Learn how work with other people to get to a common outcome. Virtually, any job and any step up to leadership will depend on relationships with multiple functions and with people both inside and outside of the company. So learning how to bring together people to achieve a common goal has been invaluable. The […] Read more…
1. Lay the foundation for your lifetime blueprint. Use your twenties to see what interstate you want to follow. But leave room open for the side routes along the way. And it’s always okay to change direction but this gives you something to help frame the course correction or pivot. 2. Go to the doctor. […] Read more…
Emily Ladau, Natalie Zfat, Nilofer Merchant, Natalia Oberti Noguera, Sabrina Hersi Issa What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? Here 40-somethings share three wishes to help a 20-something get a head start on the confidence to make decisions that are right for themselves. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda. This […] Read more…
With all the news of instant success in our Instagram world, it’s easy to feel like you are late…no matter where you are in your life. But remember, there are as many startups that fail in two seconds, as succeed in two years. And that person on the fast track to promotion? They could easily […] Read more…
By Danielle Trevino, 4020 Vision Ambassador Forty-something Lesley Guthrie is all about helping others. “To me, my core is all about customer service and what can I do to help others. That’s my passion.” The Austin native and former executive director of the Texas Governor’s Commission for Women is now in charge of external relations and […] Read more…
What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? Here 40-somethings share three wishes to help a 20-something get a head start on the confidence to make decisions that are right for themselves. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda. 1. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Use […] Read more…
Last month I attended the KPMG Next Generation Leadership Summit, where I had the opportunity to hear Condoleezza Rice share a wonderful piece of advice on achieving personal excellence. “Set higher expectations for yourself than anyone else sets for you because then you will never be disappointed,” she said. I couldn’t agree more. It’s so important […] Read more…