Author Archives: Kathleen Reardon

Twitter Tutorial IV: For Women Power and Politics Are Crucial

The prevalent debate over the plight of women in the workplace focuses on whether organizations or women themselves are to blame.  Why aren’t women further along in terms of representation at the top of organizations and government?  What’s the hold … Continue reading

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Twitter Tutorial III: When to Share Your Emotions at Work

Wearing our hearts on our sleeves at work is almost always a risk.  It can be a risk worth taking. After all, attribution research about how people formulate impressions tells us that people often like others who make mistakes and … Continue reading

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Twitter Tutorial II (for women): To Be Nice or Not To Be

Last night I was reading chapter 3 of Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg.  Like prior chapters, there’s good information within it.  Much of it has been known for some time, but Sandberg has a way of communicating her ideas conversationally. … Continue reading

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Twitter Tutorial 1 — Getting Your Work Noticed

Following from a tweet, some additional thoughts on getting your work noticed: I’ve begun reading Lean In and it’s going well.  Author Sheryl Sandberg stuck her neck out when she clearly didn’t need to do so.  I know what that’s like … Continue reading

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When and How Women Should Say “No” to Go-Nowhere Projects at Work

I posted a blog today on Huffington Post in response to views Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, has expressed in advance of the release of her new book, Lean In.  In part of that blog, I wrote about how important … Continue reading

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The Pros and Cons of Gossip

Sharing here a Harvard Business Review blog by Amy Gallo on gossip.  It’s one of those facts of life.  There are some useful comebacks here, too, for when you don’t want to be manipulated into being part of someone else’s … Continue reading

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Ten Things To Say Today

This article from INC is worth a read:  Ten Things Extraordinary People Say Every Day.  I’d only suggest using “That was awesome” sparingly or it will cease to have meaning.  Instead, be more specific.  For example, “That was the best … Continue reading

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Can You Spare a Compliment?

I was listening to a segment the other day about high school students in Iowa sending compliments to fellow students via Twitter.  What a terrific concept!  After all, compliments cost us nothing but they are rarer than hens’ teeth in … Continue reading

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When People Lie to You

How often do you watch ads where people are lying to each other?  Imagine how often our children see this.  And what of those politicians who talk a good game about leadership and integrity while lying?  Is that all just … Continue reading

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Revisiting Holiday Communication Advice

I wrote this a few years back.  Thought it might be good advice to share again: So you’re heading out to see the relatives? Or, are they coming to you? Stress is inevitable, even the stress of managing your stress. … Continue reading

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