by Becky Robinson | Oct 5, 2012 | Inspiration
I’m in Atlanta this morning, preparing for a meeting with client. I’ll admit it, I’m a little on the tired side. My day began early yesterday, and ended late. I never sleep well when I’m away from my family, no matter how comfortable the bed....
by Becky Robinson | Oct 2, 2012 | Inspiration
She is so articulate. Even as she is crumbling into tears, she can knows exactly what is bothering her and why she’s sad. Today it’s that her sister is going on a field trip during the school day. Natalie won’t be there during lunch and recess to hug...
by Becky Robinson | Sep 29, 2012 | Inspiration
Saturdays at our house start off the same way every week: TV for the kids, husband/dad pumping iron, while I grab a few quiet minutes in my office before making chocolate chip pancakes for the girls. Today: no different. Since I love Saturdays, it’s fun that I...
by Becky Robinson | Sep 26, 2012 | Influence Building
A couple of weeks ago, I talked with a trusted friend about the rapid fire growth I’ve experienced in my business this year. She said something that I am still thinking about, still rebelling against, if I am really honest with myself (and you.) She told me that...
by Becky Robinson | Sep 24, 2012 | Inspiration
I just stepped off the treadmill, grabbed a glass of ice water, and sat down at my desk. It’s shortly after 5 am, and I am awake, alive, and ready. Since an ideal day for me starts with exercise, I am on my way. When I passed through the kitchen to grab my...
by Becky Robinson | Sep 21, 2012 | Inspiration
I got sidetracked from my writing this morning, but I don’t want to end the week without adding to my thankfulness list, so here we go. This week I am thankful for: 31. New hands pitching in. With some changes on our team lately (more about this next week), I...
by Becky Robinson | Sep 20, 2012 | Influence Building
One of my favorite ideas from Julie Winkle Giulioni and Beverly Kaye’s new book, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go, is the idea that career development belongs to a village. Although a manager or supervisor plays an important role in helping an employee develop,...
by Carrie Koens | Sep 19, 2012 | Book Launch
Five months ago – in May of this year – Becky offered me the opportunity to work as a contractor for Weaving Influence. As an English major who had just quit my job as a pharmacy tech, I couldn’t believe my ears when she told me about the work I might be doing...
by Becky Robinson | Sep 18, 2012 | Marketing
How much time did you spend planning your wedding? How much time did you spend preparing? Guys, did your bride-to-be nudge you toward a long engagement, with plenty of time to plan? Do you remember the months of preparation? The tuxedo fittings and cake tastings?...
by Becky Robinson | Sep 17, 2012 | Book Launch
It’s a big day (week) for the Weaving Influence team (#witeam) but especially for our friend and client Julie Winkle Giulioni, and her co-author Beverly Kaye, as they launch their book Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Employees Want. I have...
