Tag Archives: leaders

The joy of being a woman in her 70s – or joy at any age

This past January saw a spate of articles in the New York Times on older women. It started with Jessica Bennett’s article “I am (an older) woman – hear me roar”, followed closely by Mary Pipher’s “The joy of being … Continue reading

Posted in Women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Thoughts on women in leadership – Part II

Obviously, I knew when I wrote my blog post ‘Thoughts on women in leadership – Part I’ that there was more to the story. That’s why I included “Part I” in the title! But I have to admit that I … Continue reading

Posted in History and Politics, Leadership, Women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

And the folly of governments keeps on marching along

In perusing our overflowing bookshelves for something to read last weekend, I happened to pull out Barbara Tuchman’s The March of Folly, an old goldie from 1984. Oh my goodness, talk about the old saying, “History has a tendency to … Continue reading

Posted in History and Politics, Leadership | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

How to Give ‘Feedback’ to Anyone

Originally posted on Cynthia Reyes :
A team member, working on a project with me years ago, had seen me give feedback to others.  She noticed that I always pointed out ‘the positives’ before getting to what needed improvement, and especially…

Posted in Entrepreneurship & Business, Leadership | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

“Be the change you wish to see in the world” – Mahatma Gandhi

Boy, these days we really are not seeing mankind at its best, especially in politics. Maybe outside the news cycle there are some uplifting stories and signs of hope, but if so, sadly, it’s not coming from inspiration from most … Continue reading

Posted in Entrepreneurship & Business, Good for you, good for business, Leadership, Life stories | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Thoughts on women in leadership – Part I

Women in Leadership. Women in STEM. Women on Boards. Women in politics. The push to encourage more women to consider these options is ever-present and intensifying, at least from where I sit. The questions don’t go away: How do we attract more … Continue reading

Posted in Leadership, Women | Tagged , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Thinking about how people impact our lives

Today is Thanksgiving Day in Canada and, as Canadians, we have much to be thankful for. This day alone is a gift to be thankful for here in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Calm, crisp, sunny, and brilliantly decorated with the splendor … Continue reading

Posted in Leadership, Life stories, Odds and Ends | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Bucket lists, quests, and meaning in life

In communicating with a colleague of mine about a work-related matter the other day (I know I’m retired, don’t ask!), I came to learn that she was in Las Vegas for a long weekend with her 88-year old mother, because … Continue reading

Posted in Leadership, Life stories, Odds and Ends | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments