I recently heard from a young man who works in a start-up. He enthusiastically described the company’s free-form, conversational, and informal culture. However, despite everything that senior management was doing to achieve this creative atmosphere, he could see that they had blind spots that were preventing them from reaching their highest performance. And it revolved … Read more
There has been a lot of talk lately about toxic masculinity, that domineering bullying behaviour void of empathy or concern for others, which is exhibited by some (but not all) men. Now the focus is turning to women. People are starting to realize that if masculinity can be dialed up to the extreme and become … Read more
When facing motherhood many women withdraw from their careers fearing they can’t do a good job of both. Meanwhile others continue to work and carry guilt that it is detrimental to their children. Recently, Harvard Business School researchers studied two international surveys of more than 100,000 people and found almost nothing to reinforce these concerns. … Read more
A number of years ago I attended a presentation hoping to learn how to incorporate more humor in my speeches. What I learned astounded me: female comediennes have more trouble getting laughs than men. That recognition stirred my desire to support women stand-ups and was part of the reason I started watching the series, ‘The … Read more
Masculinity has been under a spotlight lately and people are lining up to take sides. Some want to re-engineer the current model while others are actively defending it. Regardless, it is a transformational time for men. The American Psychological Association (APA) started off the year by publishing new guidelines suggesting that ‘masculine ideology’ was responsible … Read more
You wouldn’t think from 5 miles away you were driving toward a women’s prison. My daughters and I chatted about the melting sun in the distant mountains of Goodyear, Arizona. Flat brown clumps of dirt and dust stretched for miles until finally we could see a row of palm trees standing at attention leading the … Read more
Entering a new year is typically a time when people consider what they would like to change about themselves and their lives but it is not enough just to know, they must take action. As Johann Wolfgang von Goethe said, “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do”. Therein … Read more
When I wrote my book, ‘Gender Physics, Unlock the Energy You Never Knew You Had to Get the Results You Want’ I imagined I was talking to a disillusioned 30 something. I know how hard it is to have an idealized version of the world and how you will use your special gifts and talents … Read more
Do you seek to be part of the group or do you like to set yourself apart? Some see the advantage of ‘safety in numbers’ while others would rather rely on their own instincts. Neither is wrong and there are advantages to doing both. We need to be recognized for our individual contribution, but we … Read more
Sometimes leaders need to follow and it benefits the greater good. The team captain for example, plays an important role but it must be balanced with the ability to be a good team player. Those leaders who can step back and allow others to take the helm actually strengthen their likability, image, and effectiveness. In … Read more
