I was having lunch with a colleague, communications expert and good friend of many years, Jill, sipping seltzer water and savoring my Mexican food when she popped the question, “When did you know that you were a leader?” I sat silent, trying to go through my memory register to recall the moment I realized that I was a leader. I’m … Continue reading
Archive for the "Influences" Category
Taking Control
What’s Can You Control? You cannot control the weather but you can remember to carry an umbrella or wear weather appropriate clothing. You cannot control where you were born or wrongs done to you in your youth. But you can control your outlook on your future and what lessons you learn from your past. You cannot control your height or … Continue reading
THANKS: Giving & Giving Back
Forward LWP is forwarding a powerful message from a true leading woman, Francine LeFrak. Francine is a successful Broadway, television and movie producer. Her most recent production, Same Sky, is helping to empower women throughout the world by providing employment to HIF-positive women in Rwanda and Zambia. The message from Francine is one of giving thanks, and the moving experience … Continue reading
Renegotiating Relationships
As my parents aged, I needed to change my relationship with them. Accepting that they had evolving needs as a result of aging and required my support in physical and emotional ways was hard for me and required thoughtful effort. But these changes were obvious when I took a step back. And, I understood they needed me to make their … Continue reading
Turning Back the Clock
Last Sunday, Daylight Savings Time came to an end and there were numerous reminders to turn our clocks back one hour. This moved me to think about regrets and if we were able to go back in time, would we do things differently? Looking Back, Looking Forward Regret is common, but the extent to which we let it dominate our … Continue reading
Dreaming in Black and White
Last month, LWP Christine and I traveled with Women for Women International (WFWi) to Bosnia. While there are still many bullet-riddled building and other reminders of the horrific fighting that occurred during the 90’s, what’s remarkable is the dichotomy of progress and the pre-war politics that endure. Women for Women Prior to the trip, I read books about the break … Continue reading
Looking for the Similarities, Not Differences
LWP Janet and I spent an amazing week learning first-hand about the work of Women for Women International (WFWI) in Bosnia. This amazing organization provides support for women in eight post conflict countries by giving them emotional support, education and job training and support. The unique spin of this organization is the practice of women from developed countries adopting a … Continue reading
Have a Heart
While reading the NY Times last weekend, I noticed an ad describing September 29 as World Heart Day. Having never heard of this event, I read on. The World Heart Federation, a non-governmental organization, and its member organizations are challenging people around the world to take charge of their heart health and be advocates for heart-healthy living. This is a … Continue reading
Global Women: Make the most of your travel
What do you get out of your travels? When you plan a semester abroad, plan to visit your children on their semesters abroad or just head to another part of the world, what do you hope to get out of it? I spent six months in the Loire Valley in France when I was in college. And every weekend we … Continue reading
Sexiled
What would you do if you walked in on your roommate and she/he was having sex with someone? This happened to Sharon. Not just once, but again and again. Her roommate didn’t seem to notice or care that Sharon was right there in the room. Sharon was mortified and traumatized. She avoided her room, staying with friends as muc as … Continue reading
