It’s always a wonder when a decade passes and it’s another momentous birthday. When I turned 60 I was shocked into silence. That in itself was amazing for a woman who loves words and loves to talk about, well everything and anything. In any case, I sent a day in silent meditation to see what.. read more →
This guest blog is contributed by Marlene Chism, a professional speaker, trainer and the author of Stop Workplace Drama, (Wiley 2011). Marlene has master’s degree in HR development and she works with leaders who want to run their office with no complaints, no excuses and no regrets. For more information visit www.marlenechism.com or the.. read more →
When we will ever learn that we are meant to be agents of truth and if we slip and fall, at least be accountable for our actions? read more →
The powerful triangle of mother-father-child is constantly being reviewed and dissected. As we get close to Father’s Day it gives us time to think about the power of this relationship. Is your father a beloved and respected human or merely seen as a sperm donor? Hard thoughts that need to be discussed. For, as I.. read more →
I have been delighted with all the comments and definitions about what it means to be GUTSY. It really is a great word that has a lot of “juice” to it. Thinking about the essence of GUTSY women as I glanced through a fashion magazine I was struck with how much we have put on.. read more →
When we can work, make good money, have time for self-care, and laugh a lot, well…..life is good. That is what so many women entrepreneurs are deciding is the way to make work work for them. There is a GUTSY quality to saying “I’ll do it my way, thank you very much!” And that is.. read more →
Did you ever wonder what you would be like getting ready for your 100th birthday? Would you be spry, alert, and still busy with the ways of the world? Or playing another game of bingo, in a nursing home, staring listlessly out windows? As I continue to do research for my book “GUTSY! How Women.. read more →
The research I am doing for my new book “GUTSY: How Women Leaders Make Change” has led me in some fascinating areas. Anyone remember when women were meant to be barefoot and pregnant? Different times, at least in America. Now, we can do whatever we want; almost. And there are more and more men supporting.. read more →
I was spring cleaning of my files and came across something I wrote a while ago that made me chuckle. Life has a way of ebbing and flowing; and so long as we keep moving in a forward direction we can make miracles happen. This goes way back to when my life splattered and shattered... read more →
I am reading Seth Godin’s newest book “Poke the Box” and, as always, he is able to say lots of important things in skinny little books. This is one place where skinny really works best. Here is the essence of what you will read sprinkled with good facts and stories: it is up to you.. read more →
