Lots of people ask me about this…sometimes it seems like there’s a rule book that everyone knows about but you. I’ve talked about the 3 Ps: Performance, Platform, and Perception as being key for promotion, but here’s some lessons learned about how to navigate this tricky space.
Do you know someone who’s really special? I mean, off the charts. I have, bar none, a totally amazing and awesome niece who’s unbelievably passionate and great at basketball (and many other things-we can talk about Grey’s Anatomy all day long). So, I saw this shirt and had to get it for her.
Sports is such a great way for girls and women to develop confidence, self-esteem, and learn how to perform under pressure. It teaches teamwork, discipline, graciousness, tenacity, and how to appreciate your body, not for how it looks but for what it can do. I love that she has a sport that means so much to her.
So encourage our daughters, nieces, friends to find a sport they love. Sure, talent is important, but my brother and sister-in-law are with her every step, play, and game, and that is what makes the difference.
So my dad has Parkinson’s disease. I’ve started meeting other people who are also dealing with a parent who is ill. This disease has no cure, but I’m happy to say Dad is doing ok…meaning he’s happy, he’s not in pain, and he still enjoys life. Dementia is growing more and more , so here’s my lessons learned so far: Continue reading
There will be times in your career when others come to the conclusion you are ready for the next move (as opposed to you thinking you’re ready). Sometimes it’s to take the role of your boss, lead a project that’s going poorly…..it’s almost always something that is outside your comfort zone and a surprise, since you weren’t looking for it. When people asked me to take roles, my reaction was often gratitude, followed by a compelling argument as to why I wasn’t qualified for the role. Lucky for me, I was overridden. Some things to think about:
One of the problem “frames” I often use is defining the what versus the how. The “what” is usually the tricky part: it involves requirements, defining the end point, the outcome. People are much more comfortable in the “how”…because it’s reassuring and easier to just do things. But it can lead to activity, not results.
This is a great article from Inc. about how the CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella dealt with a very public fail by his company. An excerpt of the email which was shared in a profile piece was “Keep pushing, and know that I am with you … (The) key is to keep learning and improving.” The article also says ” Nadella says he also urged staffers to take the criticism in the right spirit while exercising “deep empathy for anyone hurt by Tay.” Continue reading