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Steadying Yourself During Moments of Change

Steadying Yourself During Moments of Change

It was the fall of 2001 in New York City: a disorienting time following the toppling of the Twin Towers. I had worked for my employer for about four years and was promoted 18 months earlier. I really enjoyed managing a small team, but I was also feeling fatigued and...
Career Advice from Your Younger (and Wiser) Self

Career Advice from Your Younger (and Wiser) Self

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” You were probably asked this question often when you were young. Maybe now that you are a grown-up, you find yourself asking kids the same thing.  We try to focus children’s attention on what they want to be when they...
Are You Hiring Courageously?

Are You Hiring Courageously?

Diversity in the workplace is a good thing. In most circles, that idea is uncontested. Many organizational leaders would assert that they have instituted policies and practices to ensure that their workforce is diverse. But what is actually meant by diversity?  It is...
Leading People Through the Looking Glass

Leading People Through the Looking Glass

I worked for many years at American Express, a company known for having a passionate commitment to the development of their people. Half of an employee’s year-end rating is based on their achievement of business goals while the remaining 50% is tied to performance...
A Case for Space in the Meeting Room

A Case for Space in the Meeting Room

I had a career in business for nearly twenty years before I became a practicing psychotherapist. By day, I created agendas for leadership team meetings where every moment was allocated, including 15-minute increments for bathroom breaks. I built scorecards to track...