I used to think bragging was bad. I thought it was arrogant and was evidence of an overly developed ego. That idea was reinforced growing up. The message I got was that it was better to appear humble and not make a big deal of your achievements. The underlying Greek superstition was that if you talked too […]
The Books That Made A Difference – Day 18
In the last five years I’ve discovered a number of authors whose writing has influenced my thinking and my direction, who inspire me and make me think. This is a partial list, but a significant one – one that I’d like to share. Linchpin – When I was still in my corporate job, I didn’t […]
The Day I Left The Building For The Last Time
There are moments in your life that no matter how long ago they’re behind you, the memory is always fresh, the details vivid. That’s how it is when I think of the day I was told that my job was being eliminated. I knew something was different before I walked into the lobby of the […]
How To Take The Lead
One of the greatest disappointments I had in my corporate career was watching what happened when a woman was put in a high enough position that she might have an influence on the corporate culture. The first time I was naive and idealistic. The second time, encouraged but ultimately disheartened. I’d like to tell […]
The Ocean – Day 6
I’ve always had a thing for the ocean. Lakes are nice. Pools can be delightful. The bay can be a close second. But for me nothing compares with the sounds of the waves crashing on the shore. An astrologer once told me its because I have a disproportionate amount of water in my sign so […]
Nana Would #StandWithWendy
My grandmother, Nana as we called her, had a reputation for having a big mouth. She was loud and funny and always managed to get things to happen that seemed otherwise impossible. And she made it fun. She wasn’t afraid to stand up for herself or for any of her children or grandchildren – each […]
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