Don’t let your friends and family come on every date with you. No, I don’t mean physically. I mean that voice in your head saying will my friends think he’s good looking enough? Will my peers think he is successful enough? Or, perhaps it’s your mom or dad or aunts and uncles that you have in […] Read more…
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…
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…
Today’s three wishes are from a Mentoring Salon I ran with 7 up and coming founders and 7 more seasoned advisors. The lessons shared when both ways…and have value for any rising professional. Be the bomb. One piece of advice I got early on in my career is that if you want to be an entrepreneur, […] Read more…
Be vulnerable and work hard. It was always my instinct to hide my insecurities. I didn’t want anyone to think I was weak. But now I realize it’s okay. It’s okay to feel weak. It’s okay if you want to cry. I tell my interns to be authentic. Be real. If you get out there […] Read more…