Author Archives: Barbara Milhizer
Could I Trouble You for Equal Pay?
One doesn’t have to look beyond pantyhose and the lines for the bathroom at any sporting or cultural event to recognize there is a War …
7 Deadly Sins of Recognition
Recognition programs are like the sensible shoes in the back of the closet — you know you should wear but you can’t quite bring yourself …
How to Love Your Consultant
Dear Client, There are a few things you need to know about me to make this relationship work: I’m not after your job. Been there. Done …
You, Defined in 6 Words. Go!
Hemingway was once asked to write a full story in 6 words. His answer, “For Sale: baby shoes, never worn.” I love the 6 words …
The Vocal Minority
Meet Greg Smith. He’s both your company’s worst nightmare and your easiest problem to solve. Greg Smith resigned from Goldman Sachs a few weeks ago …
Horse, Meet Water
Fear is defined as “a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined.” I recently had an …
Girl Uninterrupted
It’s a dirty secret in my social circle. Not only do I work, but I like it. I actually choose to do it. It actually …
Don’t Take it Profersonally!
Until recently I followed a blogger who was widely hailed as a “career guru.” The blog graced all sorts of most-influential blog lists. I’ll call …
40 is the New Black
I’m 39 for 24 more hours. And if I had a moment to reflect, I’d imagine a dialogue between the 20-year-old me and the 40-year-old …