One of the most difficult things I have learned is how to take and process criticism. Nobody likes to be criticized, but if you are a leader – criticism will come. Part of the leadership identity is determining who to take criticism from and what to do with it. Those of us with a job, …
Category: Performance
Everyone Needs a Scarlett Moment
A Life Lesson from “Gone with the Wind” December 15th marks the 70th anniversary of the opening of “Gone with the Wind”. It is still the all time highest grossing revenue movie ($400 million – not bad when it only cost a 25 cents to see a movie, adjusted to today’s dollars that’s $1.45 billion!) …
You Saved Scooter!
I love this commercial. It cracks me up every time I see it. Although it is a pitch for Minute Maid Natural Energy Drink, it is a reminder of how our thoughts and perspectives can drastically make a difference in our careers, our lives and in the lives of people we care about. It also …
Simple Diversity
Diversity begins with understanding and knowing yourself. It is not that difficult. Knowing yourself includes recognizing and being comfortable in your ignorance. After that, you can begin to ask questions to learn about diverse cultures and peoples. These are steps anybody can take. For example, as a black professional woman I am very comfortable in …