Much as I hate to admit it, I cannot stop thinking or talking about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. It feels all-consuming and terrifying and filthy and confusing and surreal. So many of us are contending with a variety of emotions and anxieties that we’ve never experienced before. It’s maddening. This morning, my pal, Jon McGraw, […]
Networking in the Time of Coronavirus
So, last week, I was at a networking luncheon with about 50 professional women. It was great! Terrific restaurant, impressive guest list, loads of meaningful networking. The only problem was that there was a lot of awkward and uncomfortable not-knowing whether to shake hands, hug, nod politely, or whatever! In fact, one exec, Laurel, gave […]
Momentum
Are you a football fan? I’m devoted to my hometown Kansas City Chiefs. During last week’s AFC divisional round playoff game, the Houston Texans shocked Chiefs Kingdom by scoring 24 points in the first quarter – the result of a blocked punt, an unlikely dropped ball and a fumble. Kansas City was stunned. It was […]