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By Robin Madell (San Francisco) No one really “likes” receiving criticism. No matter what kind of positive spin you put on its value, the truth is, it can make us feel badly to hear negative feedback, whether from peers or superiors. Sometimes we take criticism to heart, letting it fester and affect our performance. But […]
By Robin Madell (San Francisco) Do you have an entrepreneurial idea that you just can’t shake? Leila Kanani recommends pursuing it. “Lawyers are all, as a group, very risk averse,” says Kanani. “I’m not in that group. My advice is to quit your job and go after any idea you may have. Take the risk. […]
By Robin Madell (San Francisco) As chief diversity officers have emphasized worldwide, creating more opportunities for women in the workplace isn’t just a feel-good proposition: it makes business sense. Many law firms are clearly noting this fact, evidenced by the increasing number of “women’s initiatives” being launched – initiatives that have a clear business focus. […]
By Robin Madell (San Francisco) “I have a note on my refrigerator that says, ‘If you’re not f***ing up, you’re not in the game.’ This is my constant reminder to be OK with making mistakes and that it’s better to try new things and fail than to do nothing.” –Ruth Carter, Owner/Attorney, Carter Law Firm, […]
By Robin Madell (San Francisco) You know the drill: the holidays are here again already, and not only must you keep up with everything already on your plate, but you must somehow add another long list of holiday-related deliverables. The combination of everyday stressors (like juggling end-of-year work projects and client meetings) with seasonal-specific ones […]
By Robin Madell (San Francisco) So you’ve been running your own business for a while, but you’re ready to break into the corporate space. How can you do it? It’s not always easy to show your value to corporations when you’ve been living the life of an entrepreneur. But whether you’re hoping to land more […]
By Robin Madell (San Francisco) In a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, Heidi Miller, who was formerly head of the international business line at J.P. Morgan, recommended that women in finance get comfortable with asking for more. In the article, Miller describes a time earlier in her career when she worked for Chemical […]
By Robin Madell (San Francisco) “My wife stayed home when our kids were little.” “I’m sure you’ll be checking in from home.” “We need to stick with business attire here.” These were all comments that Kathy D., Esq., from Indianapolis heard from colleagues during her two pregnancies. And she’s not alone: countless other women find […]
By Robin Madell (San Francisco) Do parents get a better deal in the office when it comes to work-life balance? An increasing chorus of workers says yes. A recent article in The New York Times called “When the Work-Life Scales Are Unequal” garnered hundreds of comments reflecting conflicting viewpoints on how to address the perceived […]
By Robin Madell (San Francisco) If you use flex time at work or telecommute, you may find, like Rodney Dangerfield, that you “don’t get no respect.” A report by The Center for Work & Family notes that a primary challenge for organizations that use telecommuting is the “perceived difficulty in monitoring employee performance and measuring […]