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Mar.13.2013
In April 2013, Harvard Business School (my alma mater) celebrates the 50th year anniversary of admitting women to that prestigious institution. After years of being an all-male institution, as the premier institution for training managers they finally accepted the fact that training women and...
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Oct.20.2012
When LinkedIn and Citi set out to create their first-ever study of professional women's biggest financial and career concerns this summer, the "having it all" debate sparked by Anne-Marie Slaughter's essay was fresh on our minds. Why did the article -- and so much of the subsequent media...
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Mar.30.2012
This is a reprint from Healthy Companies which I thought was worth sharing.
A Goldman Sachs executive director resigns, calling the company’s current culture “toxic and destructive.” A United States Senator announces her resignation, saying that the Senate “is not living up to its billing…...
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Feb.28.2012
Americans are aware that February is designated as Black History Month. As a Black American I celebrate the life and history of Black Americans whenever I can. For the month of February, however, I make a concerted effort to do even more. My special interest is involvement with...
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Dec.16.2011
The title of leader carries a major responsibility; it is not just a title.
We have all heard the adage, leaders are born; not made. I believe some are born while others are taught. Leadership, a critical management skill, is the ability to motivate a group of people toward a common goal. How you...
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Dec.09.2011
There are two areas that I tend to avoid discussing just as I would try to avoid the plague – religion and politics. Over the last few days, however, I have had this burning desire to break my rule as it relates to politics.
First an admission: I am a registered democrat who votes very...
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Dec.01.2011
Those who know me well know that I am an avid golfer. That does not mean my game is impressive. I’d say it is “average” for someone who took up the game at age 46. I will get up early and travel distances to play a round. Weather does, however, impact my decision to play. I will not go out in...
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Nov.11.2011
For me voting is a responsibility. Election Day was a few days ago and some people did not consider this an important election because it is an off-year election. However, even in off-year elections persons elected will be making important decisions affecting the lives of those they represent....
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Nov.06.2011
What a powerful message.
I have seen more movies this year than any other year I can remember. Usually I am not excited about the films being produced because I don’t find them of interest to me. On the recommendation of a friend my husband and I went to see Courageous. What a blessing!
This is a...
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Nov.02.2011
My husband and I recently returned from a week in picturesque Maui, HI. Little did I realize how stressed I was at the time. Being removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life gave me time for reflection and to look at life from a different prospective.
My summer was quite hectic. I dealt...
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Oct.14.2011
If you were asked the question: What three qualities supported you to get where you are in your career today? What would be your answer? That can be like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Choosing only three factors, when there are likely many, can be tough. That's what I was asked to do as part...
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Oct.11.2011
As I drove down 95 from Washington DC marveling at how well traffic was moving it dawned on me that this was a federal holiday and many employees had the day off – hence light traffic. The beautiful foliage captured my attention; the leaves were just beginning to turn for autumn. These...
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Oct.04.2011
Over the course of our lives, we all have successes, disappointments, hardships, failures and other things that shape our character and help to develop wisdom. Wisdom is acquired over time based on a variety of experiences. I once had a pastor who said that youth and wisdom do not reside in the...
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Sep.19.2011
A couple of months ago, I experienced the death of an older brother with whom I was very close. After his death, I spent time assisting his wife with the myriad of things that must be dealt with following the death of a spouse. He had a will which made settling his estate a bit easier. Even with...
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Sep.12.2011
I am not a great lover of New York City – nice place to visit but wouldn’t want to live there. I have two daughters who live in the city so I do visit 3-4 times a year. Recently one daughter had foot surgery and to make her recovery easier, she needed help for herself and her daughter. I just spent...
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About Lillian
Lillian Lincoln Lambert speaks about the power of persistence, resilience, courage and morality in surmounting hurdles. The first African American woman to receive an MBA from Harvard Business School and a successful entrepreneur, she draws upon her...
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American Cancer Society, American Heart Assn, Howard Universit, Impact 100 of Richmond