Talking about something is fine when you’re trying to figure something out or give advice. But nothing is better than the actual doing. And doing is so much harder.
As our parents age, as our kids grow up, I’ve realized something. Continue reading
Being Laser Focused
Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman was the Bloomberg cover story in February this year….if you haven’t read the article, it’s worth reading. One of the most fascinating habits he talks about is what he does every day…..even at his level. Continue reading
Celebrating Summer’s End
I don’t consider myself a good cook, but I do like to ensure what I make is tasty. Under the category of making life easier, here are the go to recipes that I make time and time again when I’m entertaining….with doggie bags home! If you’ve been to my house, you’ll recognize some of these….
When Your Manager is Remote
Someone asked me for my thoughts on how to deal when you have a manager who isn’t in the same office as you are. Reality is, this is becoming the new normal with people working remotely and location strategies as a way to reduce costs. The reality is that even when you’re in the same location, it can be hard to get time with your manager! The key is communication: using verbal, written, and face to face. Some lessons learned having remote bosses….. Continue reading
Two Different Approaches…Still Good Outcomes
So two people were going through a similar challenge, but ended up with quite different outcomes…all to the good. One person wanted to leave his role because he got the sense there was no progression opportunities (many MDs…crowded at the top), and he didn’t feel that financial services had the upside it once did. The other person felt like she also didn’t have progression upside either, and that she was getting no recognition…so time to look. Here’s what happened: Continue reading
You Are Not Alone
A friend of mine sent this to me called “Understanding Depression in Young Asian-American Women.” Nothing in the article really surprised me except this: “…young Asian American women ages 15-24 having some of the highest rates of suicide across all racial groups.” I am not an expert….but I wanted to share because part of being the solution is talking about it. Continue reading
Taking Stock
Soon, everyone will be back from summer vacation, and the pace of work will pick up again. There are a few things to think about as you enter the last quarter of the year….. Continue reading
My Personal Addiction
Someone recently asked me about doing “pointless” things….and whether or not that was ok. And what did it mean if she really loved being busy? What I’ve realized about myself is that I was addicted to work. Continue reading
Why Aren’t They Hiring Me?!!
I read that more people are quitting their jobs than ever…(apparently there is a measure for this!). I’ve recently advised folks who are looking to change jobs, and while some were able to, some have hit a snag. It’s easy to take it personally and think it’s about you. Don’t. They liked you enough for an interview, for a few more interviews, to get to offer stage. That means you are qualified, you pass the litmus tests. However, if they don’t proceed it’s usually for the following reasons: Continue reading
Negotiating Comp
One of the biggest challenges I have had in my career is the subject of compensation. For most of my career, I accepted what was given to me, trusting my manager to fight for me. The reality is that while managers try to be fair, they also want to pay the amount that keeps you “satisfied” while not overpaying you compared to the market and your peer group. So a couple of lessons learned: Continue reading