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Leadership and the Impermanent Nature of Problems
In summer 2008, things were different. Maybe better. My Mom, 79, lived with my son and I, who at that point was just turning 18. I wrote the following: Our family has three generations living in one house – the definition of dysfunctional! My Mom who is elderly can’t walk well, yells at us from [...]
The Truth About Work at Home
It’s not good for your career. That’s the truth. Your Competition is At the Office: Your ambitious peers are working at the office. They are keeping the same hours as their mentors, and are plugged into the informal “In Crowd”. When Senior Management is looking for someone to take on that big role or assignment, [...]
Hero Or Scapegoat? Three Things Successful Project Managers Do Well
You’ve just been assigned a high visibility project. Is this your chance to connect to Executive Management, showcase your skills, and become a contender? I want to let you know upfront: this post contains “straight-talk”. You may or may not like “straight-talk” so I’m just letting you know now. If the project successful, you will [...]
Why Introverts Make Better Leaders
I first took the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator instrument very early in my careeer. On the “Introversion-Extraversion” Scale I was clearly an Introvert, someone who gains energy from being alone. If you asked any of my work collegues if I am an Introvert, they would laugh at you. As a Senior Manager my schedule has usually been back-to-back meetings [...]
The Mr Spock “That Is Illogical” Mind
Logic is good. Live Long and Proper. Mr. Spock has a logical mind, but also superb emotional control and smooth interpersonal skills. Not everyone wants to be or should be Mr. Spock. However some could improve their career prospects by learning a thing or two from Mr. Spock. Look how well Spock influences Captain Kirk. In case [...]
There are NO Golden Girls, Except on a TV Sitcom
That’s right: I’ve never seen a Golden Girl. Everyone has heard rumors of the Golden Boys who can do no wrong. I have never seen an actual Golden Girl, except on that old Sit-Com. It can be that just doesn’t exist. That means you have to be wise about how you conduct yourself. In order to [...]
Changing Cringers to Supporters
There’s a video on AOL.com that you need to watch. Soldier Surprises Mom In Return from Afghanistan In the video, a woman’s husband gets up in a restaurant, and starts to speak to everyone dining there. The woman cringes in embarrassment. When he says that he wants to “give her the gift of her son” [...]
Falling Out of the “In Crowd”
So how do Female Powerhouses fall out of favor? Out of the “In Crowd”? My last post “Female Power and the In Crowd” discussed what it takes to be a female insider, part of the promotable “In Crowd”. As everyone knows, things can change, and sometimes not for the better. Lydia was “on her way up” (not her [...]
NYT Pushed A Female Hot Button
The wave of outrage online by women, described in Yahoo Shine Article “Does Less Housework Really Equal A Larger Waistline” , to today’s NYT article “What Housework Has To Do With Waistlines” points out a sore spot in the female psyche. And a knee jerk reaction that is related to a common “button” that can [...]
Female Power and the “In Crowd”
You WANT to be in the “In Crowd”, part of the inner circle, the ones that can seemingly do no wrong. There is an “In Crowd” at every level of the organization. These are the people that are considered promotable. There is a kind of competitive camaraderie among these people. Admirable Female Leaders are always in [...]
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Hello and Welcome to Her Career Story. I'm Jan Tramposch, and I'm an experienced career professional with a lot of stories to tell that can help you find your way in your career. We are going to encourage everyone to share their stories as well, so please, join in the learning and teaching!
