What is Sponsorship? I’ve had some of the best mentors in the world. They’ve spent hundreds of hours with me, teaching, guiding, and giving advice. One mentor critiqued my job interview outfit and recommended practical shoes. Another mentor met with me six months into my first job to draft a list of who would write letters for my promotion…in six years! When I said it might be a little early,… Read More »Sponsorship Defined
In my line of work, as an academic physician and chair of a department, hardly a week goes by when I don’t review someone’s resume or CV. This could be part of mentoring, or part of interviewing and hiring employees. And, I have seen plenty of bad CVs. Here are a few tips to making your CV or resume stand out (for the right reasons). Keep it updated…all the time! … Read More »Top 5 Resume Tips
This is part three in a three-part series dealing with Mental Load. In part one, I supplied a checklist to determine whether you are suffering under a Mental Load. In part two, you read about the first five strategies to help lessen that load through effective and strategic delegation. In part three, I will give the second five practical strategies to unburden yourself from the Mental Load. 6. Strive for… Read More »5 More Strategies to Lessen the Mental Load – Part 3
In part one of this series, I described Mental Load and supplied a checklist to determine if you are likely burdened by a Mental Load. I have heard from plenty of working moms who wrote me “confessions,” surprised by how many boxes they had checked on the mental load checklist. I got sheepish emails, texts and comments, “yep, that’s me…” If you are one of them, here is what you… Read More »5 Strategies to Decrease Your Mental Load – Part 2
Today is January 1, 2019. Time for the dreaded New Year’s resolutions. Last year, 53% of Americans resolved to save money and 45% resolved to get in shape or lose weight. What were your resolutions? Were you among the 92% that didn’t keep their resolutions, or the 8% that did? Let me ask a different question. Do you look back on 2018 with a sense of accomplishment? Now, be honest, did… Read More »Ditch the New Year’s resolutions – Try these 10 things instead
This is part 1 in a 3 part series about the “Mental Load.” What is the Mental Load Did you ever wish you lived on a commune and wore a flowing floral dress and hand-woven sandals? Where you know that every person will contribute, without instruction, to cooperative living. Where you will hum peaceful melodies and spend time in deep thought. And, instead, you install a garage door sized dry… Read More »The Essence of the Mental Load – Even when it is equal, it is still a burden – Part 1
The holidays are a season for exchanging gifts, sharing time with family and friends, and celebrating joy in our lives. I often use this time of year to purposefully express my gratitude, out loud or in writing, to some of the people who are meaningful to me. As I write a card to go with a gift, I feel this need to tell them that, even though I celebrate them… Read More »Five Strategies to Graciously Accept Gratitude and Compliments
What is Deep Work? I just finished reading Deep Work, a book by Cal Newport. I think deep work is a concept worth exploring. There is a growing scientific literature that suggests that we get optimal brain function when immersed in work that requires intense concentration, focus and attention. When we do deep work, our brain’s creativity centers go into overdrive. In fact, there is growing evidence that deep work… Read More »Get Your Creative Energy Through Deep Work