Growing Every Day

Growing Every Day

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,...
Are You Ambitious?

Are You Ambitious?

Do you view yourself as ambitious? If so, how do you define ambition? Recently, I heard Whitney Johnson reference an article that asked the question “Do Women Lack Ambition?” And I found myself having a strong reaction to the question. It’s...
Virtual Team Building On the Run

Virtual Team Building On the Run

The Weaving Influence team is a virtual one, and most of us have not yet met in person. I’ve met all but one team member face to face, but none of the current Weaving Influence team members have met in person (yet!). Although we are geographically dispersed, we...
Breaking Out of Our Routines

Breaking Out of Our Routines

Last night I took my girls swimming at dusk. I am normally very regimented at bedtime, even in the summer, even on Friday nights. My girls wake up early no matter what time they go to bed. Natalie, especially, creeps into my office each morning, still cozy from her...
Feeling Fortunate

Feeling Fortunate

I consider myself incredibly fortunate. Earlier this summer I made the leap from team member to team leader. It is most certainly a dream come true. I cherish the relationships that I’m building with our clients. I enjoy teaching and growing with my talented...