Building brands and reputations from the inside out.

Changing jobs, moving to a new city, getting a promotion, getting married or divorced, starting your own business, retiring….   If you’re...

In running cross country, there are hills, valleys, and plateaus, twists, turns, uneven ground, shady spots, sunny patches… spots that...

I’ve been wearing a soft foot brace for a tiny fracture below the fourth toe on my left foot.  I wear it especially when I run to support...

“…life is not fair, but unending in its capacity to change us; …compassion is fair and feeling is just;…we are not responsible for all...

Coaching is partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and...

Once you’re in your networking situation, here’s what to do: Read the room. Adapt your approach to casual, formal, friendly, somber, and...

This is your mental and physical state during your networking opportunity, as follows: Be of service and help to others. This is a new...

Luck is where preparation meets opportunity You’re not going to get the most from your networking opportunities unless you prepare. To...

Networking – building ongoing relationships to exchange information and advice – is scary. Although it is not our #1 fear*, most people...

This is part 3 of my Feedback series — While soliciting regular feedback (series part 1) and making our hidden selves known (series part...

This is a Part 2 of my Feedback series — There is no such thing as perfect objectivity when it comes to knowing ourselves. We have to...

This is a relationship business. How many times during a business day do we hear that, whether we are in a manufacturing plant or a...

If you feel your self confidence flagging, try this: Each morning this week, remember one accomplishment of yours. It could be nailing an...

Make sure you understand your organization’s mission and business goals and strategies Become an expert on your organization’s D&I goals...

I co-authored this article with my friend and mentor coach, sukari pinnock, msod, of Georgetown university. for more information about...

Operationalizing Define and refine D&I for your organization. Remember diversity of background, professions, work environments. Create a...

Committed to designing effective organizations and courageous leaders, this Thought of the Week series provides tips for reflection and...

Lesson for Success (from running)- To get where you want to go, keep your eye on the horizon. And, to know how you’re progressing, notice...

Many of us are doing our 2015 strategic planning, and I found this AdAge December article relevant and wanted to pass it along (link is...

In a recent article published in the Research Journal of the Institute for Public Relations, Dr. Bruce Berger pointed out the disconnect...