by Lauren Ladouceur | Sep 20, 2017 | Empowerment, What's Up Wednesdays
The idea of sharing common space with so many likeminded leaders came to me when I was at my desk staring up at the baby pink wall. As I sat there I realized that this space, in which I have become so comfortable, with was once another associates’ area. Under...
by GiGi Nally | Jun 22, 2017 | Empowerment, What's Up Wednesdays
I had this boss once who never quite understood how to articulate his thoughts properly. It wasn’t his fault, necessarily, he just wasn’t taught how to communicate. Let’s just say, it made working for him a challenge. I became stagnant in my job, started to care less...
by GiGi Nally | Jun 14, 2017 | Doses of DFS, What's Up Wednesdays
2 words, 8 syllables. Delayed gratification… What exactly is gratification, how does one delay it, and why is doing so beneficial? Yeesh — do you have a headache? Me too. Let’s break it down. Take this example. Instant gratification: picture yourself pulling...
by Lauren Ladouceur | Jun 13, 2017 | Doses of DFS, Empowerment
We have all been the new girl (or guy) at work before. You’re a little afraid and excited, and at the same time you stayed up a little too long the night before as you let your nerves get the best of you… sound familiar? There is an eagerness to learn and be helpful,...
by Caroline | May 11, 2017 | Empowerment, Thursday Tidbits
You must read this article I found in the New York Times. After having just finished Joshua Meyrowitz’s book No Sense of Place (nerd alert!), I’ve been really interested in how today’s media market, particularly social media, emotionally and interpersonally affects...