Name: Scottie Seawell Location: North Carolina Company: Leading and Governing Associates Professional Industry: Management Consulting Job Title: Vice President WIXII-ISM™ FROM SCOTTIE: “The perfect is the enemy of the good, so I’ve learned to do the best I can under ever changing circumstances and not to expect perfection from others.” “As my daughters get older and more independent, I […]
The days may be long but the years are short…cherish each season of life.-WITM
Name: Kara Penn Location: Denver, Colorado Professional Industry: Management Consulting Company: Mission Spark Job Title: Principal Consultant & Co-Founder WIXII-ISM™ FROM KARA: “I had to really rethink what I wanted because while it was an interesting, potentially socially impactful, and higher-profile job that used my entrepreneurial and MBA/MPP skills, it wasn’t particularly conducive to having children and being available […]
In response to Nicole’s “Green Alert” in her “Clean, Cut & Bag” Wixii-ficiency, I just happen to have an eco-alternative to Ziplocs, that I love and use with my family – LunchSkins. Though they are pricier, they will last a long time and in the end save money since you won’t need to buy all […]
Moment of Obligation “Everyone is moved this way from time to time, but what sets those who help solve the world’s biggest problems apart is the decision to turn that feeling into action. They say, ‘Someone has to take responsibility for this problem. And that someone is me.’” Recognize your own moments of obligation – […]
Let’s do better. – WITM
“The ultimate alternative to multi-tasking I have discovered is calling people rather than email/texting/facebook etc. If you can get someone on the phone, generally you get to the heart of the matter quicker and make connections that last longer than a quick text or email. Plus people genuinely seem to appreciate the effort of actually […]
What’s the effect of Mayer, Sandberg & Slaughter? Early reports suggest even if you don’t agree with their individual stances, their advocacy is good for every woman. See: Mayer, Sandberg, Slaughter: Driving Change, at a Cost And we all know it can be frustrating when people who work together and share common goals can’t […]
Name: Colleen Harvey Location: Colorado Professional Industry: Finance Company: Large National Wealth Management Firm Job Title: Financial Advisor WIXII-ISM™ FROM COLLEEN: “I’ve gradually narrowed down what I like to do into a career – helping people find financial solutions for their life goals. While I am glad to have this opportunity, starting a new job in my 40’s is […]
What’s your Work-Life Mix mindset?
