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Winning vs Humility
Peter Wehner’s April 15 NYT article on the Quiet Power of Humility is humbling—in a good way. While Wehner uses religion to speak to humility, his points easily translate to organizational and communication culture. He suggests being secure enough to shift your view...
Perspectives Affect the Generational Digital Divide
“I'm Not Texting. I'm Taking Notes.” is an insightful article on how generations perceive differently. The high school student author, Jonah Stillman, was asked to join the board of Blackboard, an educational app that identifies and aligns student interests with...
Uhm, Like, You Can Stop Using, Uhm, Filler Words
I'm so glad Christopher Mele decided to write a piece on filler words in everyday conversation. I spend many hours a week reminding students and professional clients to avoid words like "like" and "cuz." I agree that some speakers default to filler words because they...
Smart Luck: 5 Steps for Getting that Next Network Connection
Question: What's Luck Got to Do with Career Success? Answer: EVERYTHING. But that's not the whole story. Carl Richards' 1/9 NYT article about acknowledging luck in career success leaves out a critical variable in the success equation. Some believe luck is just...
Seasoned Professionals Rejoice
I was thrilled to read Anne Tergesen's November 28 Wall Street Journal article about the myths of returning to the workforce post hiatus. While I often write mentoring advice for young people entering the professional arena, many of my clients are job-eliminated peers...
Analog is the New Black
Everyday I carry a spiral notebook complete with sections and pockets for loose papers. The inside front cover even says, "If found, return to Elaine Rosenblum” with my cell number. If lost, I would spend weeks recreating lists and idea nuggets that help me do things...