Everything we do in life is a choice. Each decision we make along the way is a choice we need to own, because when we do so, we keep the power. Being intentional when we make these choices, whether in our personal or professional lives, is essential. Some choices will require that we be brave, exposing ourselves to the ruthless judgement of others.
What does 2008’s Great Recession tell us about business risk?
Now’s the time to take risks.
And more specifically: crises and recessions are great times to try something new, not only for entrepreneurs with start-up ideas, but also for existing companies considering new initiatives.
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Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart.
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There’s a thin line between being ambitious and being aggressive.Well, not necessarily for you, but certainly for those people you encounter in your life journey … and who form perceptions about you. And, if you are female and/or a person of color, the line often is non-existent … which causes challenges if it also affects the way you think about yourself.
I hung up the phone excited about the opportunity stemming from that call, when suddenly I felt a wave of loneliness and sadness roll over me. What in the world? It was Friday afternoon. I’d just finished my last scheduled call/Zoom. I’d had an amazing week of great things happening, one right after another, and here I was suddenly on the verge of tears….
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You deserve the career you want, on your terms. It’s there for the taking …
… if you take risks, that is. And if you are intentional.
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A mentor can be a lot of things. Advisor. Sounding board. North star. Catalyst. Naysayer. Cheerleader. Connector. Closer.
Read MoreSHELLYE ARCHAMBEAU: It was horror. It was outrage. It was disbelief, realizing that not only did this happen, but that could have been my son, my son-in-law, my grandson.
Read MoreAmid COVID-19, organizations are facing a record number of unprecedented situations—from massive operational pivots to reopening offices to pandemic-related health challenges. In times of crisis, the board’s role often must evolve to support management. But, what governance model is best suited for a pandemic?
Read MoreI first had to have the “The conversation” with my son when he was just 8 years old and in the third grade. If you have an African American son, you know what I’m talking about. He had gotten into trouble at school for disrupting class. When we spoke about it, he said yes, he was laughing and stuff, but he wasn’t the first to do it and there was a bunch of other boys doing it too. But he was the only one to get in trouble. Right. He was the only black boy.
Read MoreIt’s been three months since I wrote my last blog post about my husband passing away. I’ve been grieving. I’ve experienced many strong emotions: disbelief, profound sadness, loneliness, depression, etc… I couldn’t sleep, found it hard to concentrate on work and lost the energy and motivation to workout. I just hurt so much.
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Aspiring young professionals sometimes become overly aggressive in seeking mentors. Last week, I received an email from someone I had never met asking if I would serve as her mentor. Despite being a mentor to many, I don’t recall anyone ever asking in such a direct, impersonal manner. The best mentoring relationships just happen. They’re not over orchestrated.
Read More“Noel, caring is sharing!” my five-year old granddaughter reprimands her three-year old sister, who doesn’t want to share her toy. It’s a mantra my daughter uses to teach her children. As I witness this exchange while I “shelter in place” with them in Tampa, Florida, it strikes me that the whole world needs to be reminded of this simple concept.
Read MoreHere is the article: To read the article on their website, please click here: https://latintrade.com/2020/03/23/how-should-boards-of-directors-react-to-unanticipated-risks/?v=3e8d115eb4b3
Read MoreOne of the questions that I receive frequently is how to get on a board? A year ago I did a webinar exactly on this topic: “How to get to the board room”. Now thanks to the team Watermark, you can watch it for free. You just need to enter your information to be able to access.
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In celebration of Black History Month, below is a Q&A with Shellye Archambeau, one of Silicon Valley’s first female black CEO’s and black female executive at IBM.
Read MorePeople say it’s all about the team. You will hear that often. Many leaders focus on getting the best talent, but the quality of each individual doesn't automatically translate to the quality of the whole team.
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“Have you asked your board members for help?” I asked. She sighed, “It’s hard to get a return phone call.” This occurs all too often.
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Having trouble being heard in meetings? Enlist allies. When I was elected to my first public board at 42, I was the youngest member by a wide margin.
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I meet many entrepreneurs who struggle to gain sales traction for their product. When I ask them, what does your product do?
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