The Present
I launched this site in the midst of my “professional halftime,” in Fall 2019. After 20+ years in the corporate world, I took the summer off to invest in my family (last year, we moved back to the States after eight years in China) and to write a book.
As I move out of my professional halftime, I’m excited to embark on my next journey. As of 9/9/2020, the book is available for pre-order and my new job starts at McCann China.
Click below to join my on my journey or for more information on the book or what I will be doing at McCann.
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How to Graciously Say “No”
How to graciously say “no”: 3 pitfalls to avoid and 4 steps to ground your no in a higher yes.
sHero: Reimagining Female Talents
Led a panel for sHero on: "Retention as a Business Strategy, with particular focus on growing, promoting and retaining women in leadership roles."
The Drum Agency Business Awards
I am on the judging panel for The Drum Agency Business Awards this fall to celebrate agencies across the world for their leadership, strategy, sustainability, well-being, and more! Read my interview with Dani Gibson here. "For an agency business to succeed, all...
Make good micro choices
I’d like to think that I make good choices in the big moments. I choose to have the hard conversation, and our family chooses to open our Spare Room to those in need. But do I make good micro choices? These are the micro moments that feel inconsequential… at least to...
Are you a consistent leader?
We think and write so much about leadership... well, I know I do! On this blog, I've shared thoughts about leadership types, creating a human-first culture, purpose-driven leadership, and the importance of vision+action. Today, I'm thinking about the underrated...
The Wright Brothers Didn’t Have Pilot’s Licenses.
In fact, the brothers began their career in the printing trade and then opened a bicycle shop. In addition to selling and fixing bikes, the brothers developed their own self-oiling bicycle wheel hub. I love that they approached every venture with such creativity! At...
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