Why I May or May Not Be a Failure 

Why I May or May Not Be a Failure 

One big failure.  That’s how I’d label myself today if I adhered to the definition of growth I had ten years ago.  Back then I was a television news journalist, and defined growth strictly by numbers—TV market size, rankings, audience reach, newscast time slot, salary...

The Power of the Influence Effect

Everything we’ve been told about women succeeding in the workplace―from leaning in to throwing out the idea of being “nice girls”―misses the true key that puts women ahead: influence. The thing is, we gain more from our efforts when we focus on achieving influence, as...

If Life Is the Music – You Are the Song

You are a masterpiece, created for great works that have already been planned for you. You were made to do bold and mighty things that can bring about positive, enduring change in our world. But only you can sing the song that was written for you. When you try to be...
The Importance of Responsiveness

The Importance of Responsiveness

Responsiveness: Be ready, willing, and available to help when needed. When I interviewed with Becky to join the Weaving Influence team, she asked me what each of Weaving Influence’s core values meant to me. At the time, I was transitioning from working live events; so...

What to Do When Your Mojo’s Missing at Work

Remember when you were eager to go to work? When the prospect of learning new things and making things happen got you out of bed in the morning? That kind of inspiration is difficult to sustain, as evidenced by the overwhelming majority who drag through their days....
Why Responsiveness Matters to Me

Why Responsiveness Matters to Me

In crafting core values for our company, I landed on responsiveness as especially important for the kind of work we do. With so many different communication channels and nearly constant information overload, I wanted to be sure that we focused our attention on staying...