Masterful Engagement

My colleague, Linda, is one of the most masterful networkers I have ever met. Is it because she seems to know everyone? Perhaps. The bigger question is why does she know everyone? Here’s my take on it: Linda creates exchanges among people she knows. The more value she creates for others, the more powerful and

Are You Doing the Work Love?

Some people believe that doing work you love is a luxury and perhaps it is. Yet, Steve, a mentor of mine, strongly suggested doing work you love is less about the role and more about each of us. Steve clearly put the responsibility of loving my work squarely back on my shoulders (and, in turn,

It’s in the Cards

I had scaled back on my note card writing of late. Not for lack of interest or people to write to, but because of a bit of priority misalignment. I kept thinking that I have to write more cards rather than realizing I get to write these cards. Once I did, my life and happiness

The One Step Bonus

I had lunch with a friend yesterday. She looked at me curiously across the table. “What’s happened, Anita?” she asked. “You’ve clearly opened up a new phase of your life.” While that seemed like a bit of hyperbole to me, she made me pause. I smiled and acknowledged her perceptiveness. I had had a conversation

The Action Acknowledgement Powerhouse

Do you drive to action without acknowledgement or even a short pause? While tons of check marks on your to-do list can feel great, without even a quick pat on the back you can slow down or even stall your advancement. Consider a combo of action and acknowledgment. You can accelerate your progress, success, and

Is 99% a Failing Grade?

Some people ask for things and anything less than perfect is a failing grade. I can be like that. I have found that most people will help if they have the capacity to do so. Even if someone misses your 100% mark, thank him anyway. Who knows, the next time you might receive 110%. Have

Courage Up Close

Yesterday I was with a group of friends and we were discussing how to win right where you are. Sitting directly across the room from me was a man in a wheelchair, facing the debilitating disease ALS. At this point, he is unable to speak. Yet he was at this gathering, smiling and really engaged.

Know What’s Most Important

With all of the events of the week, it’s so crucial to know what’s important to you, gain clarity and specificity around this, and act accordingly. Savor your weekend and all of those whom you care about, Anita

The Fallacy of Fear

I was chatting with a friend this morning who when I asked her what she believes is my “one thing”. Her answer was: Fear. That is not what I was expecting. That isn’t to say that fear doesn’t stop me at times, but I was actually looking for my one great, cool, and outstanding thing.

Get Time Back

I was organizing my email within dozens and dozens of folders within Outlook. As I moved a new email into a folder, something happened and the email and folder “disappeared”. I finally found it and came to this conclusion: I need to streamline and archive. As I do, I will get precious time back. You