Duvet2Desk by TPG

  Ladies, Ladies, Ladies ( night club DJ voice… ) What are we doing to one another?! I have been thinking a lot about the direction of women in leadership, and I have come to a sobering and somewhat hurtful conclusion. Much of what we deal with is  our own  obstacles. Let me clarify, I say  our own , meaning women, us, this group female population we belong to. Now by  our own  obstacles I mean, and I hate to say it, we are sometimes  our own  worst enemy.  I blogged about this years ago , mainly out of frustration. But, whoever came up with the idea that there can only be 1 of us at the proverbial table, was wrong.  "The myth that if I succeed, as a woman, means another woman cannot is simple just a myth. The idea that as women only one of us can have a seat at the table is not ideal. The notion that we must compete against one another is unrealistic.  But what is true is if I succeed I create the opportunity for someone else to succeed, if I get a seat at the table I cre

Many people ask me why I love to travel and what would miss the most about it if I stopped… Thinking about it, in the most intimate and reflective terms, I have encountered the most amazing people. From people I have met on business, to flight attendants, to staff and other travelers at airports, to hotel staff, and uber/lyft/cab drivers. And just for a moment, a precious and single moment, our lives have connected. Like two forceful rivers connecting and separating, moving on with their forward paths, but sharing water for that brief moment and never being the same thereafter. For just a moment we shared the same space, lived a similar experience, and connected. Our lives, although separate, shared these moments; yet brief, made an impact on all of us - then continued to move and progress forward. The irony is we can only connect, if we allow ourselves to be our most authentic person. Checking judgement and pride at the door, and embracing all people, and I mean ALL people, a