When times are uncertain, it can feel safer to pull back-“to tighten the belts” as my father likes to say-than to take on anything new. Yet, this approach can keep us from going after the very opportunities that will turn…
I responded to a recent question on LinkedIn.com - "What's your biggest concern with regards to the US Financial Market crisis?" I think it was aimed at people managing money on Wall Street but I felt the need to expand…
"We never thought it would get this bad." Words from one employee affected by the changes that are hitting Wall Street this week. Most are in shock but realize action is necessary to weather the storm effectively. If you are…
If you haven't heard, today shock waves went through Wall Street. Sadly, I know how these employees are feeling. It's de ja vu back to my experience with the Andersen/Enron debacle. Going through a corporate crisis is not something I…
Thank you to those of you who tuned in last week to the return of "Making a Living with Maggie" on Martha Stewart Living Radio SIRIUS 112. I was joined by four fabulous guests throughout the hour and we shared…
"My career chose me. I don't even know how I ended up in this job. How do I get out and fast?" While not actual quotes from my clients (those are protected for confidentiality) this is an unfortunate running theme…
People often contact me to find more meaning in their careers. They want to make a difference but aren't sure how. If this sounds familiar, read on. Below is an inspiring example of a one woman whose dream of helping…
Often times we need an outside perspective to see solutions to our career struggles. The WetFeet Survival Guide for Women in Business by Sarah Baicker offers just that perspective. Completed in conjunction with The Forte Foundation, the guide focuses on…
Recently I was invited to speak at PepsiCo on the subject of working smarter not harder. Having spent much of my career in corporate America, I know many workers feel stretched just to keep up with daily activities.With this in…
Here are a few more of my favorite moments from the XXIX Summer Olympic Games and the lessons we can apply to our own lives and careers...."I said I'd try to get a medal and hopefully it'd be a gold…
