Dearest, Today I’m writing you a very personal and vulnerable letter. There are parts of me that are saying no don’t do this, but I know I have to. So here goes. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been passionate, creative and driven. I’m the person who gets shit done! I’m a classic overachiever. I’m the one … Read More
Calling myself an entrepreneur has challenged my identity and my beliefs about who an entrepreneur is. In fact, just spelling the word is challenging! As I’ve done the work of building my company, designing my brand, and creating content; claiming the title has been fun and liberating. While I’m still new to the world of entrepreneurship, I think I’m pretty good … Read More
As our world continues to become more diverse, with new ideas and possibilities emerging; our roles as leaders become more challenging. During the height of growth at PayPal, a goal was set to double our business, and to do that it was understood that each person would need to double their growth. The goal was inspiring. Everyone wanted that, but … Read More
With the beginning of any year, quarter, or project it’s a good time to clearly define what outcomes are needed for success. Setting clear expectations that link back to the company mission is how leaders ensure their teams are working on the right work at the right time. This is the 3rd and last part in the series, How to Set … Read More
The greatest gifts a leader can give their team is vision, clarity, and encouragement. Setting expectations and crafting rewarding goals are key to creating the right challenges that will motivate teams to live into their potential. A leader has many responsibilities. At the end of the day performance and getting the right work done is key to being an effective … Read More
With the new year kicked off, it’s fascinating to watch the stream of posts on social media about how to better plan for the year and the best techniques for doing a year-end review. Listening to the debate over setting intentions, goals or a theme for the year. While others don’t want to set intentions at all. When it comes … Read More
I remember my first interview at PayPal. PayPal would become the second startup I’d join. The first was closing its office in the Bay Area and moving to San Diego. I was one of the few offered a job in San Diego. I turned them down as I didn’t believe the company would make it. So days before my PayPal … Read More
After writing last’s week’s post Change starts with you and me. It’s time to speak up. I’ve been thinking more about our ability to engage in authentic and courageous dialogue. In regards to last week’s post one person commented, “Conversation, sounds like a relic from a time and place far far away…” It’s time for us to dust off the … Read More
With the confirmation of Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court Justice, this last week has been an emotional one for many. I like many I know watched and listened to the hearings and listened to new summaries with captive interest. During the weekend I was visiting family in Arizona. Every time I go home I see more evidence of the different … Read More
In the movie Burlesque starring Christina Aguilera as Ali Rose and Cher as Tess, Ali has just proven to Tess that she has what it takes to be a Burlesque dancer. Shortly after, we see a view of the stage with Ali and two other women lip-synching the song Tough Lover with all the attitude they have. Jealous of Ali, Nikki … Read More