When it’s time for action, I’d rather be paired up with a disruptor than a pleaser. No one needs a pleaser. Pleasers are only good for us in bursts and on occasion to make us feel better about … [Read more...] about Can a “pleaser” be changed?
Management and Leadership
Don’t let up
It's the mantra I’m holding onto for 2018: Don't let up. I’m telling it to myself and I’ve told my team, starting with this week’s 2018 kick-off meeting. In the past, I’ve taken more of a “start a … [Read more...] about Don’t let up
Sales leaders – and phones that don’t dial themselves
Some of my least favorite people are sexist, bullying leaders, especially sales leaders who motivate by intimidation. But when it comes to demonstrating how to sell and how not to sell, some of my … [Read more...] about Sales leaders – and phones that don’t dial themselves
Now Playing: The Year of Living Changefully
Silicon Valley business takes public along on 2018 company transformation. 50/50 is pleased to announce an agreement with top Silicon Valley IT staffing and consulting firm, Vivo, for a … [Read more...] about Now Playing: The Year of Living Changefully
Gender expectations and sexual harassment
I’m not excusing Charlie Rose or any of the other vile, power abusers who use influence to lure, seduce, harass, and/or attack women at work, on school campuses, or under their care as doctors, … [Read more...] about Gender expectations and sexual harassment
It happened to #MeToo – but not how you think
A lot of people are saying #MeToo lately; so many, in fact, that its meaning is getting diluted and we're losing sight of what the message should be in workplaces – and society, for that matter. Let … [Read more...] about It happened to #MeToo – but not how you think
