WorkLife
Work is where we most often bump into cultural norms and conditioning and challenges, so in this section, you’ll find stories, advice, and opinions from many different kinds of professionals. From power dynamics to implicit assumptions and biases to just plain old uncomfortable situations, this section can help you navigate through complexities to ensure that you’re getting what you want professionally.
Jenna Kunkel On Voice
As a continuation to the post titled “On Vision,” I also wanted to share with you the work done by Jenna Kunkel on Voice. After she completed surveying women in her network about Vision, Jenna turned her efforts to frustrations about how difficult it is to be heard...
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Jenna Kunkel On Vision
One of my former students, Jenna Kunkel, reached out to me in her efforts to gain opinions about developing a life vision. She shared with me frustrations that had come up in numerous conversations with her friends and colleagues about hitting walls and ceilings at...
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How Do You Get an International Assignment?
In many companies, implicit assumptions remain about the willingness and availability of employees to take international assignments. In my own life, I have seen a management team’s assumptions about an employee’s personal life drive whether or not they are selected...
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“3 Things Managers Can Do” by Krystina Nguyen
In honor of Women’s Day, one of my former students, Krystina Nguyen, wanted to write an article together about what managers can do to ensure that women’s voices are heard at work. I thought it was a great idea, and I think we should encourage different perspectives...
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“Advice for Emerging Leaders” by Christina Warner
After finishing her MBA at Duke, Christina Warner, one of my former students, was seeking advice for emerging leaders. As she was working and expanding her professional network, she realized that gaining insights from others who have had interesting and successful...
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