Balancing Work with Summer Vacation
This year I finally reached a parenting milestone – one child out of daycare and started kindergarten. Throughout the school year we transitioned into a new routine of drop-offs, pick-ups, school activities, PTA meetings and new friends (for both him and us). While it does make things easier and more financially feasible since we have one […]
Memorial Day – Remembering Those Who Served
Each year we have a day of remembrance for the millions of Americans who have died to protect our freedom, safety and sense of security. While some died in the line of duty, others died from the effects of war months or years later. Many of us don’t realize the traumatic effect of combat on […]
Is it ok to get personal in an application?
Each one of us is born with a certain personality, and our personalities are shaped by other environmental factors. This isn’t news – this is just the nature vs. nurture argument. I think it is important for us to express ourselves to the extent possible, although this will vary depending on the situation. From a […]
Top 7 Tools That Help Me Each Day
I typically don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day, but I thought in honor of this day, I would rather turn this into a giving holiday and share what I love with other people. While I could say the usual things (family, friends, vacation, Chai tea lattes), I thought that it would make more sense to provide a […]
The Power of Team Building and Learning From Others
Election Day has brought to light a number of differences in our country and has showcased the truly best and worst behaviors of people that live in the United States. While I am not here to condemn or embrace the outcome of the election, what I am concerned about is our ability to work together […]
Halloween and Spirit of Reinvention
Remember when we used to dress up for Halloween and go trick-or-treating? Whether the costumes were homemade or bought at the store, it was so much fun to pretend to be something else. I love watching my kids dress up and experience the same joy. I think what makes Halloween so much fun is that […]
3 Options for Organizational Renewal
Next week I take my son to his new school for his 2016-2017 kindergarten orientation. First of all, where did those five years go, and how did my baby grow up so fast? This is always the parental lament as their children age. As my son starts a new chapter, this made me think about […]
Taking the Confusion Out of Outcomes Measurement
When I started working on proposals years ago, both for contract and grant funding, I was always asked about outcomes, and ended up using stock language. I threw in some terms – capacity, enhancement, growth, impact, etc. but they never really directly applied to the organization, but were aspirational and overarching. However, funders and contracting […]
My Top 10 List for 2015
David Letterman used to put together a top 10 list each night of the week when he had his late night show. I have decided to put together my top 10 achievements this year (both professionally and personally). This has allowed me to feel positive about my accomplishments, even when I was faced with challenges. […]
