When I was young, my mother wore red as often as possible. She had a red car and a red front door. Red was her favorite color. Now as a mother myself, I realize there…
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How to get your boss to let you work from home
Is working from home a big…
How to return from vacation and stay relaxed
You are on your way back from vacation feeling rejuvenated, but after a…
How Should Sheryl Sandberg Handle Grief at Work? Advice from former LiveNation CEO Jason Garner
My heart goes out to Sheryl Sandberg with the tragic loss of her husband, Dave Goldberg. Dealing with the death of a loved one is difficult but even more so when you return to work…
Bouncing Back from Failure
Recently, my husband told me I spend too many evenings on my computer and should be giving him more of my attention. The problem is I thought I had cut back on evening…
Unplugging from technology: a daughter’s perspective
On several occasions, I’ve asked my son a question only to realize he’s glued to his smartphone screen and hasn’t heard a word I’ve said. It’s hard competing for a teen’s attention when his entire…
The Challenge of Returning from Summer Vacation
This week, I returned from a two-week vacation. I know that's a luxury for many workers and I feel fortunate. But what I didn't count on is how difficult it would be to return. …
Smart ways to keep a team member from destroying your work life balance
Every time a friend of mine aimsto leave the office in time to beat traffic, her workaholic co-worker insists she finish her part of the newest project before she leaves. My friend has just about…
Work Life Lessons from The Office
I'm a HUGE fan of The Office television series and was really sad to see it end last week. I think most of us could find something about the inner workings of Dunder Mifflin…
Pearls of Wisdom from Successful Women
As I strive for work life balance, I've come to accept I can't be everywhere I want to be. Last week, I had to miss an event I was looking forward to attending for a…