I’ve always treasured time with my three girls, especially knowing that in our society, daughters can have a hard time claiming their own unique voices to ask for what they need and want. It’s hard for any of us to know ourselves well enough to have that level of confidence. But it’s so important because […]
When a personal goal is at stake, time is precious. Tons of personal development books compete for our time and attention—so which ones are worth it? Here are my top 5 favorite personal development books in alphabetical order. 1. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell: This books help tap the power of “thinking without thinking” and drills […]
Two weeks ago, I stood in front of an audience of women in California and spoke to them on the importance of negotiation. I opened with why this was a dialogue that we—a room full of executive women—needed to have and couldn’t afford to shy away from. If we want more women in leadership positions, […]
It’s been eye-opening to get lots of questions lately about negotiating, questions from media and readers as my new book has launched on that topic. The most common questions tell me that, on a regular basis, some basic elements of negotiating are ignored or never learned. These fundamentals are so important to a successful negotiation […]
The gender gap in negotiating is well documented. When women don’t negotiate, they lose wages, raises, promotions, and more. The reasons are numerous, including a fear of socially difficult situations. Not negotiating can be part of the “tiara syndrome,” where women work like maniacs hoping that someone will notice and crown them with accolades. What […]
Inspirational speeches are grounded in authenticity. Plenty of people can give a speech with authority, but when you add genuine passion, then you have the makings for a truly inspirational speech. TED Talks are a great source of inspiration for people everywhere. Some of these videos have been seen by tens of millions of people. […]
