How Do I Catch the Elevator to Success?

How Do I Catch the Elevator to Success?

A former colleague called me the other day, fatigued. She was working harder than ever, she felt, and not getting anywhere. At the same time, she was seeing peers seemingly move ahead with ease. What was she doing wrong? Nothing, I assured her. Some of us improve our...
Mastering the Element of Surprise

Mastering the Element of Surprise

I’ve got a surprise for you! Wanna know what it is? Well, then it wouldn’t be a surprise, would it? OK, I’ll tell you anyway… You have the surprising ability to surprise yourself. Not what you were expecting?  Well, therein lies the surprise....
Men Rise, Women Bounce

Men Rise, Women Bounce

Twenty years ago I worked with a group of impressive, ambitious, talented women on a high-profile project at a highly regarded network. It was among our first jobs, early in our careers. We were production assistants and support personnel. We cared about our work and...