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Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

By kcmayer On May 5, 2013 · Leave a Comment

LEAN IN
by Sheryl Sandberg

 

 

 

 

The current Facebook COO and former Google executive has written a “sort of feminist manifesto” (as she writes in the book)  urging women to be more assertive in their professional ambitions.  She laments that her generation of women (she is around 42 years [...]

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Let go to lean in

By kcmayer On April 24, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Lean in has become the latest buzz word for women today thanks to Sheryl Sandberg and her newly published book (plus, this month’s recommended reading).  She has ignited a focus on the topic of how can we get more women CEOs and senior leaders. The book’s thesis is that women don’t rise to the top [...]

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FREE webinar on How Women Succeed in Competitive Business Environments

By kcmayer On April 2, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Date: Wed, April 3, 2013
Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. EDT
Fee: Complimentary

REGISTER NOW!
(Attending this Webcast is free. Registration is required.)    

This program based on my book, Collaborative Competition™: A Woman’s Guide to Succeeding by Competing, will show you how viewing competition and your competitors in a positive light can help advance your career and [...]

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The “Should” Zone

By kcmayer On March 17, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Much to my surprise, I found out that my yikes zone is the should zone!  Who knew?  It was day 3 of the Fear clinic at Windham mountain.  This is a three day clinic for women-only that Mermer Blakeslee runs every year at Windham Mountain in the Catskills.  Mermer is a world renown ski instructor and [...]

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Steve Jobs

By kcmayer On February 8, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Steve Jobs
by Walter Issacson

I recommend the book about Steve Jobs.  The book is an incredibly honest protrayel of a leader that changed the world.  I don’t agree with all of his leadership philosophies or tactics, but his life story is inspiring and taught me a couple of key lessons.  Given [...]

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Set Goals Like A Bird Watcher

By kcmayer On January 29, 2013 · 2 Comments

On a recent trip to Guatemala, I went bird watching and realized that the thrill of the bird watching chase can be applied to goal setting. How? I might achieve more if I lighten up my approach to goal setting, and not reaching a goal might not be the end of the world.

I am [...]

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Simple MAGIC at Work

By kcmayer On December 13, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Holidays can be magical and overwhelming at the same time.  We are supposed to enjoy the parties, the gifts, the shopping, and the general mad rush.  For most business people, the year end is very busy from a work perspective as well.  So, how can we enjoy the MAGIC of the holidays at work?

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Transforming Anxiety: The HeartMath Solution for Overcoming Fear and Worry and Creating Serenity

By kcmayer On November 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Transforming Anxiety: The HeartMath Solution for Overcoming Fear and Worry and Creating Serenity
by Doc Childre & Deborah Rozman, PhD

I am recommending this book as an excellent resource for managing stress.  It begins with this intriguing quote:  “I don’t like where I am going and I don’t like where I’ve been. [...]

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Sandy and Resiliency – How to Stay Afloat during a Crisis

By kcmayer On November 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment

As a New Yorker, my heart goes out to the people struggling to recover from the super storm Sandy.  I wanted to offer my thoughts and experiences on being resilient as we all attempt to get our lives back to normal.  My aim is to share some approaches that might be helpful for those of [...]

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What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

By kcmayer On October 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
by Marshall Goldsmith

I am recommending Marshall Goldmsmith’s book, What Got you Here Won’t Get You There. Marshall Goldsmith is viewed as one of corporate America’s preeminent exctuive coaches. He has a Ph.D from UCLA and is on the faculty of the execuive education [...]

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