The Mama and Papa Bears of the Office

In April, we celebrate Administrative Professionals. The Executive Liaisons. The Office Manager. The Mama and Papa Bears of the office. Mama and Papa Bear is an endearing and suitable term for this role. Why? Because the range of support by an administrative professional can go from one extreme to another on any given day. The Mama… Continue reading The Mama and Papa Bears of the Office

The Choice is Yours

If I have only a smidgen of wisdom to pass on to the younger generation, it is to recognize that life is a series of choices. Everything we do, every path we follow is a choice. And, every choice has a consequence. Some insignificant. Some life-altering. INSTANT GRATIFICATION VERSUS LONG-TERM RAMIFICATIONS “The obsession with instant gratification blinds us from our… Continue reading The Choice is Yours

Why self-discovery is a critical growth mindset.

Personal Branding.  It’s the growth mindset trend these days, no doubt. Recently, I overheard someone say “branding ourselves makes us a commodity for our employer, and that it is a ridiculous way of thinking. A job is just a job.” She sees personal branding as a negative mindset. I wanted to pat her on the head and tell her that… Continue reading Why self-discovery is a critical growth mindset.