Have you heard the one about a Veteran, a Baby Boomer, a Generation X’er, a Generation Y’er, and a Gen Z who step into an office… “But what’s the punch line?” you might want to know, assuming it were the prelude to a joke. But it isn’t. This, my friends, is a snapshot of today’s […]

Drumroll please…. Without further ado, I present my final 8 suggestions for how to build a reputation as indestructible as a black AMEX card: 18. Dance with grace. Accept criticism — whether you feel it is deserved or not, say: “Really? Wow. I had no idea. I wonder what I’m doing that gave that impression, it was […]

Would Hillary Clinton be more likeable if she signed her emails XO? The answer is probably yes… 11 years after the TV show Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants premiered; we now have the sisterhood of the XO. What started with Arianna Huffington and Lena Dunham signing their emails “xo” has evolved into a hashtag #xoxo […]

As we discussed last week, your reputation is your biggest asset in the world bar none. Here’s my next 8 tips for keeping your reputation shiny, polished, office culture gold. 8. Get organized. Present yourself as an organized human being. Keep your desk well organized, but never empty. Organize your thoughts before you speak and ramble not. Show […]

23 Ways to Build Your Reputation Like a Boss Your reputation is your biggest asset in the world bar none. Here’s how I keep tabs on my own “reputation rating” and some helpful tips you can implement to up your reputation to a 5-star monopoly that attracts success, love, the lottery, magical Hogwarts powers, Trading Places […]

In photography and filmmaking there is something known as a 3-point lighting theory. It’s the most effective lighting setup to ensure you nail your ‘money shot.’ In my years of studying the sphere of Office Politics, I’ve come to realize that there are three core principles that shape your ability to get your million-dollar photo […]

  Not in a relationship this Valentine’s Day? Focus on these four tricks to create amiable working relationships with your colleagues (even if your receptionist receives delicious chocolates and bouquets from his significant other). 1.    Use names when chatting. It must sound sincere! In case you’re blanking on your acquaintance’s name, find something that you […]

Machines network. Human beings talk. For humans, networking is actually just Chatting—having a simple, meaningful conversation that creates a Hum between two people. Relationships—and we’re talking real relationships here, not just a bunch of names in your Rolodex that you’ve “collected”—begin with “hello” and are built on a series of Chats. Once you’ve established a […]

5 Ways to Kick-start Your Personal Brand Mr. Miyagi Style Training for running a 10K or prepping for a karate tournament takes a ton of work. You have to create an exercise schedule, plan your meals, and survive the personal trainer you’re convinced is a sadist, who wants to run you down with his car. […]

The Donald now reigns supreme in the art of Face-Making.  Whom has not noticed that during every single debate which we view, The Donald makes a derogatory face as a reaction to a comment from the proponents he doesn’t like?  Most times, the other speaker can see his reaction. After watching The Donald again and again, […]

When is it time to quit?  Knowing that your last straw is coming at any moment or that you are knee deep in PMS, aka Political Misery Syndrome, is key to working towards setting a plan to take control of your life and manage your current situation. Political Misery Syndrome is a coined phrase I […]

  What do 21-years-old women just entering the workforce want? Answer: a guarantee that they can have it all. A few months ago, I spoke to 500 graduating seniors from five Midwestern colleges who are about to enter the work force. I spent 25 minutes speaking to them about the benefits of having a positive […]

  In our mother’s generation, all a woman had to worry about was whether she was perceived as “a nice girl” or a “bad girl.” Back in the day, a “Reputation” meant something exceedingly nasty, and was to be vigorously avoided. Today, though, if you don’t have a Reputation, you’re going nowhere fast—and nothing is […]

Today is the second annual Women’s Entrepreneur Day celebrated in over 144 countries! We owe a debt of thanks to people like Wendy Diamond, Oprah, Gayle King, Arianna Huffington and Many Others, who paved the way for equality by walking the path of their dreams, regardless of background or culture. The entrepreneurial bug can take […]

Actresses know that in order to snag the part, they must deliver a performance that causes an emotional response in their audience. And while no Human Resource professional will ever admit this, most hires are made on an emotional basis—it’s called a “Gut.” In fact, a very close friend of mine who is a CEO […]

It is both nerve wracking and exciting when your promoted. If your predecessor was deeply respected and well-liked, the question becomes: how do I fill those gigantic shoes? How do I live up to the strong legacy of this newfound role? People go off the rails when they try to be more like their predecessor […]