Have you ever taken someone’s word only to be disappointed later? As a new entrepreneur, I’ve encountered my fair share of big promises followed by little (if no) action. One of the hardest lessons I ever learned was that people have a right to lie and often do so to protect their own ego. It…
Why People Don’t Do What They Say And What To Do About It
Meet A Mentor: Lauren
I met Lauren when we were at similar crossroads in our careers: both former media executives that felt called to a new adventure. Plus we both carry a strong desire to help others. I am honored that she is part of our inaugural mentor network and that her wisdom is now available to everyone! What…
Video Killed The Blog Star
My next door neighbor in startup land convinced me that a certain generation doesn’t read anymore. Got it. So in the spirit of inclusivity and entertainment, we created our first promotional video courtesy of Biteable. Check it out and share if you like! Edittress Promo on Biteable.
Inspired By: Dorothea Lange
Life, for people, begins to crumble on the edges; they don’t realize it. I many times encountered courage, real courage. Undeniable courage. I’ve heard it said that that was the highest quality of the human animal. I encountered that many times, in unexpected places. And I have learned to recognize it when I see it.…
10 Things To Negotiate Other Than A Title
Every time I was promoted at my last company, I was flattered. I worked hard and was trained never to look a gift horse in the mouth. So I said thank you and kept working. When the chips fell, there was a moment when I learned that I made exactly 25% less than my male…
Inspired By: Mary Robinson
The aim of human rights, if I may borrow a term from engineering, is to move beyond the design and drawing-board phase, to move beyond thinking and talking about the foundations stones – to laying those foundation stones, inch by inch, together. It is people who go through suffering that have an empathy for the…
How To Influence People When They Don’t Work For You
As organizations pride themselves on not being hierarchical these days, where you go and how to take direction gets more confusing. Not to mention if your team is remote. You don’t even physically share space with anyone so our reptilian brains really have no idea who to trust. So how do you garner some influence…