Today I’m sharing what 40-something women have learned about risk that they would tell a 20-something. ~ You think the risk is in doing something, leaving a job or a relationship or a friend but the biggest risk is not doing it. We often fear the unknown. The relationship may not be great, but it’s […] Read more…
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Handling Inappropriate Behavior in the Workplace: Trust Your Gut
The other day we talked about dating in the workplace…what to do when you develop a crush on a colleague? But what about when you get unwanted comments or put in situations where you feel a co-worker or boss is treating you inappropriately? First of all …what is inappropriate? Most women would say trust your […] Read more…
Flash Friday: What’s the 40:20 on Dating in the Workplace?
Welcome to the first Flash Friday. On the first Friday of every month Molly Ford of Smart, Pretty and Awkward and I will answer a question from both the 20-something and 40-something perspective. The question today: What is your advice on relationships in the workplace? FLASH FORWARD: Molly’s 20-Something Advice: For many 20-somethings, your twenties […] Read more…
Beware of Career Handcuffs
The other day I was having a conversation with a 20-something about career switching and the fears around doing it. I found myself quoting some of my 40-something interviewee’s advice on the matter. First, they offer reassurance that if you are resourceful and skilled, there is no reason to fear you won’t be successful in […] Read more…
The Correlation Between Risk and Confidence
Yesterday The Savvy Intern ran one my posts on their blog. It was one of my favorite 40:20 Vision interviews on navigating the relationship between taking risks and gaining confidence. It’s the things you are most afraid of that you often learn the most from. Today I’m re-posting it here for anyone who missed it! […] Read more…
Best Advice I Ever Heard on Women as “People Pleasers”
Women are “people pleasers.” This is oft cited as a contributing factor to the continued pay gap between men and women, as well as our inability to negotiate (“Nice Girls Just Don’t Get It”) or step up to the boardroom table (Sheryl Sandberg). There has been a lot written lately about this subject and many […] Read more…
Re-post: Go Forth and Be Successful and Other S#*t My Dad Said
Yesterday I had a chance to reflect on the things my dad has said that stayed with me over the years. I was also motivated to dig out a commencement speech he made to a graduating class in 1987 to see if his messages were still relevant to 20-somethings today. Here goes: 1. Age […] Read more…
Go Forth and be Successful and Other S&*t My Dad Said
Yesterday I had a chance to reflect on the things my dad has said that stayed with me over the years. I was also motivated to dig out a commencement speech he made to a graduating class in 1987 to see if his messages were still relevant to 20-somethings today. Here goes: 1. Age is […] Read more…