by beth | Aug 8, 2023 | Action Steps, Hard Work, Persistence, Self Improvement, Strategy, Success
I was reading a really great story yesterday about Sheryl Sandberg. She had given a speech to about 100 Facebook employees and a little while afterword, there was a woman who had attended the speech, who waited outside Sandberg’s office so she could chat with...
by beth | Apr 25, 2023 | Action Steps, Being in a funk, Happiness, Hope, Obstacles
Do you ever mull over in your mind, “How could I do better?” This is usually a work-related question, but it can also be something we ponder about in regard to our personal life as well. Have you ever defined, “better?” Is it more money, less...
by beth | Apr 12, 2023 | Action Steps, Self Improvement, Success
Someone shared with me yesterday that they had read a book about leadership. They went on to explain exactly what it was that they learned from the book, and it was good, too! It gave them a really good data point to begin the work. Applying it, though, is the hard...
by beth | Mar 29, 2023 | Action Steps, Bravery, Failure, Mistakes, Success
I shared a video with my Leadership Masterclass yesterday. It was Marie Forleo interviewing Seth Godin about failure. He shared a story about playing the game Monopoly with his children to convey this brilliant metaphor. We all know Monopoly can be fun, and I say,...
by beth | Mar 28, 2023 | Action Steps, Bravery, Choices, Courage, Dreams, Growth
The other day, Doug and I were headed down the NJ Turnpike to visit his mom. Shortly after entering the Turnpike, we were given a choice: Car Lane or Car & Truck Lane. Intuitively, I always want to take the Car Lane, thinking it will be less chaotic, but...
by beth | Jan 30, 2023 | Action Steps, Goals, Growth, Motivational Monday, Planning
Motivational Monday! Doug and I went for a long walk yesterday morning around Hoboken. As we were making our way home up one of the side streets, I saw this sad little garden. Now at first glance, it might be sad because it’s the dead of winter, nothing is...