Achievement arises naturally from who you are. It follows your inner compass, even when all around you are certain you're headed the wrong way. Super-achieverdom, on the other hand, proceeds from an external locus of control.
I'm sure I'd still be searching for fulfillment if I didn't receive a wake-up call on September 30, 2004. I was 26 when I was wheeled into the ER and a nurse asked if I knew what was happening. "I think I had a stroke," I muttered. "Ma'am, you are HAVING a stroke."
Co-authored by Angela Y. Jones "Her name was Mary Elizabeth Stallworth. We called her Die. And she was my grandmother..." That's how the conversa...
The best career advice I ever received also turned out to be my own best measurement of personal success: "Get out of your comfort zone."
In elementary school, my parents bought me a karaoke machine for my room to appease my love for singing. I was told that I could sing until my heart was content, as long as my bedroom door was closed.
ur business is demanding and competitive, and necessitates you come to work every day ready to work hard, make mistakes and better yourself. No one is more competitive than I am, but I never take myself too seriously.
Remember how Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In intro grabbed you from the first page with her story about being pregnant during her time at Google? Porter Gale does an equally impressive job at drawing you in.
The USA is recovering from its economic downturn faster than other rich countries. To speed up this recovery, we need to choose our meals wisely and embrace the healthy menu of jobs, global mindset, and true grit that many immigrant women bring to our table so generously.
"The most important tip I can offer involves being clear on your boundaries. For example, ask yourself -- what are you willing to give up and what is a key priority for your family?"
As our world changes, it will be important for us to expand our ideas and expectations of leadership, leadership models and who we see as leaders.
Tip Three -There Are No Such Things As Weaknesses There's a fine line between not bragging about how fabulous you are in every area of life and talki...
Despite the carefree nature of the season, there are some surprising expenses associated with pet ownership during summer months. Read on for tips to keep your pets healthy without sabotaging your vacation fund
Esther and Jennie are my ghostly companions in the corridors of power, their gnarled hands at my back, urging me to speak truth for everyone who can't.
As women and professionals, it is important to take into account the many aspects in the quest for finding a happier and more meaningful life.
People everywhere struggle to find work-life balance. A better approach, in my mind, is to pursue work-life integration.
The billion dollar Muslim fashion industry today may be one of the most talked about subjects but what commercial activity is really happening?