Author: Anna
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Stories of Women Who Broke Barriers
Many of us broke barriers: either personal, cultural, or societal. Some of us do it every day, while others rarely get the chance. Often, we don’t even realize when we’re doing it. When I was in school, I was a competitive ice dancer. I started as a singles skater but switched to ice dancing at…
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How do I know if I am a Leader?
When I was in first grade, my teacher fell ill one day. The headteacher couldn’t find a substitute quickly, so I was asked to watch the time and let the class out for recess and back on time. I felt I could do more, so I went ahead and taught all the lessons scheduled for…
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3 Tips to Understand your Boss Better
Last time we talked about how critical building an effective working relationship with your boss is. This starts with understanding your manager. Once, I participated in a 3-day small conference which included a lot of breakout sessions and required a lot of collaboration between the participants. The opening day ice-breaking activity became a game changer…
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Manage your Manager: How to Start?
Early in my managerial career, I was fortunate to be introduced to the classic paper by J. Gabbaro and J. Kotter, “Managing Your Boss.” This insightful work has been instrumental in shaping the way I build relationships with my managers, as it has for many others. It all started with a brief email from my…
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The Power of an Opportunity: a Lesson from a Friend
I have an amazing friend. I met her through my husband as their families are lifelong friends. One day, we ran into each other at the office of a large tech company where we both worked, and we instantly clicked. We began meeting regularly for lunch or coffee, discussing everything from kids to global warming.…
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