What is your state of heart?

We often refer to one’s state of mind. But more and more, I’ve come to believe that our state of heart has to be in the right place, too.   Sure, it’s important to be in the right state of mind when approaching a new challenge or tackling a particularly hairy...
We’re in a friendship recession

We’re in a friendship recession

I first heard this (concerning!) phrase while chatting with Falk on our P&G Learnings for Leaders podcast. So I did a little research and here’s what I found: “Friendship Recession” refers to the increasing lack of connection between people. In...
The new growth chart

The new growth chart

It struck me that you can’t know what you don’t know until someone tells you that you don’t know it. See, that’s the unknown unknown. But once the unknown unknown becomes the known unknown, you begin growing. Yeah, I’m having a little fun...
2 mistakes mentees make

2 mistakes mentees make

Sharing with a group of Nielsen leadership, Bill and I were asked about common mistakes people make when seeking mentorship. I shared 2 ways I think people can improve their odds of success when seeking a meaningful mentorship. 1. Be specific. When seeking a mentor,...
Being your best self: Mirrors & Breadcrumbs

Being your best self: Mirrors & Breadcrumbs

I recently recorded an Asians in Advertising podcast with Lori. She asked some great questions and we focused our conversation around how to be at our best. My secret to being at my best? Mirrors. And how I deepen engagement with my coworkers? Breadcrumbs. Interested?...