It’s no surprise that phrases like “in the trenches” and “navigating rough seas” find their way into business lore. Our world today makes it so. But, there’s much more to be told. Growing in your career takes constant effort, providing endless opportunity for celebration. Those rough seas are calmer when you have some help in your journey.
—Carolyn Kepcher
3.9.2010  |  Friends and Family — The topic of working with friends and loved ones has been on my mind lately. It seems that everyone has an opinion or an experience to share. Some are not very rosy, but others have uncovered the secret to making it work. read
3.9.2010  |  The Secret to Their Success: Working with Friends and Relatives — WORKING WITH FRIENDS Does it work? Work Her Way Experts Betsy Polk Joseph and Maggie Ellis Chotas of Mulberry Tree Consulting present the pros...and they should know. read
3.9.2010  |  The Snags In Doing Business With Friends — WORKING WITH FRIENDS: The potential pitfalls. Work Her Way Expert and Business Attorney Nina Kaufman presents the other side of the discussion: why sometimes working with friends and family is best to be avoided. read
3.1.2010  |  Realizing Our Connected-ness — We know intuitively that we're all connected. That when something good, or bad, happens to one nation, it will be felt by us all. Usually, tragedy makes that reality more top of mind. But this is the truth in good times and bad. read
3.1.2010  |  In Pursuit Of Work — If you are among the many job seekers who are toughing out the tight labor market, you know that traditional methods no longer apply. In fact, a resume blitz or a search of the classified ads may amount to no more than a waste of your time. What works? read
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latest comments:
3.10.2010 10:18pm  |  Liljana  |  This sounds like so many problems with friends and family, where the real issue is not speaking up when something is a problem, and then reg...
3.10.2010 5:53pm  |  betsy Polk Joseph  |  Yes, chemistry and a mutual willingness to communicate, be accountable and get the work done!
Viviana Sutton
3.10.2010 5:11pm  |  Viviana Sutton  |  By "their own agendas" do you mean that they expect certain career paths, and don't want to hear of anything else? You've hit upon a common ...
3.10.2010 4:30pm  |  Nicola R  |  Nice article, thanks! It sounds like you have really good chemistry, which is probably the most important ingredient of all.
3.10.2010 4:22pm  |  betsy Polk Joseph  |  So true, Nicola! Though it's often not the agenda that's the issue, its the screen around it. We all have agendas -- or reasons why we want ...
3.10.2010 10:20am  |  Nicola R  |  I don't work with any family members, but I've noticed that some of the most loving and supportive ones are NOT always the best to dispense ...