Do You See the World As a Ladder or a Web? by Anne-Marie Slaughter Finding new metrics of success is not just for women. It is for women and men who want to be whole, centered, and happy human beings. That means being whole in mind and body, reason and emotion, work and family. It’s […]
Name: Brooke Borgen Location: Colorado Company: Canopy Advisory Group Professional Industry: Consulting Job Title: Co-President WIXII-ISM™ FROM BROOKE BORGEN: “I saw that freelance was a viable career for me as a mom and ended up forming a company, Canopy Advisory Group, with a friend that is an umbrella for freelance consultants (lawyers, accountants, marketing professionals and strategy consultants) […]
Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least. -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Are your true priorities reflected in your work-life mix? – WITM
There is endless “good” advice out there, but sorting through and knowing which to apply to our individual lives is an extra challenge. Several years ago, I read The Happiness Project and walked away with one of the best everyday skills. Each night, no matter how tired I am, I take 10 minutes to quickly tidy […]
Name: Virginia Spivey Location: D.C. Professional Industry: Art History Job Title: Art Historian WIXII-ISM™ FROM VIRGINIA SPIVEY: “I like the concept of a mix because balance isn’t possible–it’s like setting yourself up to fail. For me, I’m just beginning to recognize that I have to continue to shift my attention constantly to the different responsibilities and concerns […]
“The public remains of two minds about the gains mothers have made in the workplace — most recognize the clear economic benefits to families, but many voice concerns about the toll that having a working mother may take on children or even marriage,” the report said. Read more at Moms are breadwinners in record 4 […]
Does your work-life mix reflect your own definition of success? – WITM
For dinner, we cook it fresh one night and serve it leftover the next. – Wixii™ Joy Castillo
Name: Joy Castillo Location: Colorado Company: PorchLight Real Estate Group Professional Industry: Real Estate Job Title: Realtor WIXII-ISM™ FROM JOY: “I work for a woman-owned and operated company. The leadership is comprised of all mothers, as is most of the staff. Honestly, I think this has made a huge difference in my success and work-life mix.” “My career […]
The Advice Top Leaders Wish They’d Received At Graduation by Jacquelyn Smith Insight top leaders share with the Class of 2013. Jason Nazar: The Secret to Finding (and Keeping) Mentors by Jason Nazar It’s not about what you know or don’t know; the biggest challenges you’ll face in business are the things you don’t know that you don’t […]
