THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
What we're reading & what we think about it
What’s so funny about peace, love, and understanding?
Obviously that it’s hard. It all starts with understanding. And understanding begins with listening. We’ve been doing a lot of listening, a lot of reading, a lot of absorbing. There is a lot of listening, reading, and absorbing still to do before this country reaches...
Running on Empty
Imagine running a marathon. After crossing the finish line, you're expected to go straight to the office for the day and lead a meeting or present a new proposal to your company. You’d be exhausted—physically and mentally drained. It sounds crazy not to be able to...
Dangerous Territory
For many years, we have been working with clients to explain the difference between labor market differentials and cost of living differentials, two related, but different numbers. Obviously, Mark Zuckerberg has never called us to ask for a tutorial. Put simply,...
Deference: respect and esteem due a superior or an elder
Recently, when speaking with another woman of a certain age, we were both lamenting the loss of civility in the workplace. This loss of civility far predates working from home, Covid-19, and Zoom Meetings. As we grappled with this loss and tried to determine...
Summer 2020: A whole new ball game
As the world begins to reopen and summer approaches, parents are still left juggling work and children. A (welcomed) end may be in sight for remote learning, but most daycares, summer camps, and kids’ programs are closed, leaving children perpetually home for the...
Two Full-Time Jobs
By Lisa Aggarwal Photo Credit: ©Angelina Zinovieva Looking for a new job? Many people have gotten one they didn’t ask for. Parents fortunate enough to remain employed have the additional unpaid role of providing full-time childcare, entertainment, and assisted...
