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It is hard to believe it’s been 17 years since the traumatic events of 9/11. In some ways, it feels like a million years ago… in others, it seems like yesterday. For many of us, the anniversary of 9/11 brings a moment of pause. We reflect, feel the loss, re-experience our outrage at the destructionRead more

  In today’s high velocity, always-on business environment, leaders like you are expected to make incredibly rapid decisions, work at a break-neck pace, and achieve exceptional results—all without losing a moment’s time. Fast, faster, and faster yet. That’s the mandate from customers, colleagues, managers, business partners, boards, investors, and any number of other important stakeholders. YetRead more

Guest Column | April 25, 2018 | Life Science Leader Sitting comfortably aboard a full commercial flight, ready to depart from Boston’s busy Logan Airport, I hear the captain’s calm and assured voice issued from the cockpit: Folks, let me tell you what’s going on. We are ready to taxi but there is no ground crewRead more

  Let’s be clear. Slowing down is not about being lazy or lax. Slowing down isn’t an indulgence to be enjoyed only when the daily fires die down. Slowing down is, in reality, a strategic priority. It allows you to thoughtfully and proactively consider your competitive environment—to reflect upon emerging opportunities and prepare for potentialRead more

Hosted by the Temple Consulting Club at the Fox School of Business, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. As part of a panel of four eminent women consultants, I shared my journey, provided best practices, and described how I’ve made a mark in the industry. This was my opportunity to pay it forward to a new generationRead more

  To assess your situation you will need to slow down and take a pause from the busyness. In our fast-paced world, taking a pause can feel implausible, impractical, or self-indulgent. Believe me, I understand how busy you are, and I know how much pressure you’re under. Like you, I sometimes find myself faced withRead more

Guest Column | February 26, 2018 | Life Science Leader Several years ago, I was asked to coach an executive taking on a new role, his most senior position to date. In launching our work, we had a conversation with his manager — the CEO of a large healthcare system — to discuss key success factors andRead more

Hosted by the Temple Consulting Club at the Fox School of Business, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. As part of a panel of four eminent women consultants, I’ll be sharing my journey, providing best practices, and describing how I’ve made a mark in the industry. This is my opportunity to pay it forward to a newRead more

Did you take a pause to check your own speedometer using my diagnostic tool last month? Find out what your results mean with the score key below. If you didn’t get a chance to complete the test last month, you can find it here. Interpreting Your Score 55-75 – You’re moving at the perfect pace. Impressive!Read more