Why Talented People Don’t Succeed At Work
"Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work" - Stephen King. Or is it really? There are a lot of talented people out there, people who were just born with an innate ability to do things most...
The 411: Weekly News Update
Happy Sunday! Hope everyone's enjoying their week-end, ours is definitely on the colder side over here...Time for hot chocolate and cozy slippers, and...my weekly news update: Seeking wisdom? Well, 99U provides 7 pieces of wisdom that will change the way you work (I...
There’s an App for That: Private Secretary
Now you know somewhere deep in your most personal dreams, you've always wanted a private assistant! Well, I know I do...Nothing like having someone schedule your annual dentist appointment or dreaded meeting with your accountant. And of course, there's an app for...
Week-End Pick: Infinity Scarf
Scarf season is upon us, and I'm loving this chunky striped infinity scarf from Neiman Marcus Last Call. Loving the chunky, cozy knit of this scarf that looks oh so comfortable, and oh so stylish! This scarf is on sale for $51 at Last Call (psssttt....Last Call is...
How to Get A Word in Edgewise At Work
We all know in order to thrive, we need to speak up more at work. Especially when it comes to women's empowerment at work, we've heard just about it all... Yet what do you do when you can't even seem to get a word in edgewise at work? It's all fine and dandy to...
Coffee Break: Do You Feel Sorry About Saying “I’m Sorry” at Work?
So you messed up...at work! You made a mistake, pulled the wrong report, did not show up to the quarterly departmental meeting, or used one of your supposedly innocent white lies and got caught...Should you hang your cute head low and say I'm sorry (only to be sorry...
Work It: Sweater Dress
'Tis the season for the Nordstrom clearance sale, one my favorite sales ever! Hence today's pick of this Betsey Johnson plaid fit-and-flare sweater dress. I love the comfort and ease of sweater dresses, and I have to say, until recently, I found many of them a bit too...
Why You Should Get Mad At Work
Much has been said about not getting mad at work, and keeping your professional cool under all circumstances. Especially for us Black women for whom the angry black woman stereotype sometimes plays more of a role at work, than our actual performance. Case in point,...
Coffee Break: How Do You Recover From Asking a Dumb Question at Work?
I wrote earlier about how to lead by asking questions at work, the right questions that is. Yet, except for the super-smartest among us, we've all at some point or another, thought of a not-so-smart question, and for the few unlucky among us, actually asked, out loud,...
Work It: Skirted Coat
If you're on the hunt for a fabulous, yet still warm and very much office-appropriate coat for winter, this may just be it. I'm loving the swingy, skirted hem on this elegant Via Spiga wool-blend coat. The double-breasted closure is classic, while the rounded collar...
