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This Working Mom Chimes in on the “It All” Debate
I remember as a child, the inquiries of adults who wondered what I wanted to be when I grew up. My standard response was ‘a vice president of a company.’ (Why didn’t I set my sights on the top spot? That’s a whole other Oprah!) I wasn’t sure what company or even what field. What I was sure of […]
Woo the Crew
Last month, I was sitting in the auditorium of my 8th grader’s school. Other parents were watching the singing and dancing. I, on the other hand, had my eye trained on the sets and props. You see, my daughter was part of the stage crew. At her school, the kids must apply (and even pay […]
The Blessing of the Dropped Ball
I’ll admit it. I suffer from a little bit of SWS (Super Woman Syndrome). OK, maybe a lot. I entered adulthood in the ‘you can have it all’ era and, although I’ve read plenty of self-help books and dedicate myself (weekly) to the idea of balance, I can’t seem to exorcise it. Is it so […]
Updating the Definition of Career Development
Few will argue that career development is important, a challenge for most managers, and a high stakes game in organizations today. Where the argument begins is around what career development actually is. Too frequently, form trumps function. Literally. For many managers, career development is all about the form, checkboxes, and deadlines. Now, don’t get us […]