I have always prided myself on being a feminist. I taught my daughter to use her voice for good, stand up for what’s right, and never allow others to make her feel small. I watch her with joy as she steps into being an amazing adult who has found her voice. Today, I celebrate her,
Category: leadership
As product managers, our days can be challenging. We have many different stakeholders to please. We are iterating, learning, and influencing others. Our super powers come from the pure joy we have with innovating. To do this, we need to have grit and be mentally strong. How can we be mentally strong? Let’s look at
It’s Wednesday at Workhuman 2019 in Nashville and people are networking, looking at product demos, having their professional headshots taken, and enjoying themselves during an afternoon break. In spite of the activity, the crowd slowly starts to get in line in front of the ballroom. This is where Brené Brown is going to speak in an hour. As the
“Sometimes we choose our challenges. And, sometimes, challenges choose us.” Mark Pollock. Challenges can be in all shapes and sizes. They can impact us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. They can take the form of a bad boss, a toxic work environment, a health crisis, the struggle with a relationship, the death of someone close to
To all of the women warriors out there…..those who want to live life on their terms, have the career she wants, without apology, and without everything falling apart. To those who have spent so many years working the 60 hour weeks, raising a family, doing what you were supposed to be doing. To those who
To all of the women warriors out there…..those who want to live life on their terms, without apology, and without everything falling apart. To those who have spent so many years working the 60 hour weeks, raising a family, doing what you were supposed to be doing. To those who are just exhausted at this
To all of the women warriors out there…..those who want to live life on their terms, without apology, and without everything falling apart. To those who have spent so many years working the 60 hour weeks, raising a family, doing what you were supposed to be doing. To those who are just exhausted at this
We all have a pain in the ass inner-critic. There is no question that this inner-critic in our head keep us all from fully speaking our truth, owning our power, and keeping us from reclaiming our lives. This inner-critic tells us we are not good enough. It tells us we cannot do what we want.
Alright, I am going to say it….I feel like a BADASS! I received my 2nd masters degree, at age 50, last week. What makes this a BADASS move is I did it on my terms. I did it as part of reclaiming my life. Being a badass has nothing to do with riding a
We all know people at work who are filled with so much ego that they take great pains to hide any hint of failure or weakness. No matter what happens, they always have the last word. Their strategy is the belief that any hint of vulnerability would cause others to see them as weak. According