June 7, 2013
by Lisa DeAngelis
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Building off of last week’s blog, I’ve recently heard that the last hotel I worked in will be closing soon. The Inn At Harvard, an institution in Harvard Square for the past 22 years, will be repurposed as living quarters … Continue reading
May 31, 2013
by Lisa DeAngelis
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Today is commencement at UMass Boston, where thousands of undergraduates and graduates will fulfill one chapter of their journey and begin another. For many of them, they worry about “what they want to do with the rest of their life.” … Continue reading
May 17, 2013
by Lisa DeAngelis
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Have you ever had a meeting where one of your team shared the impact of something you’d done or said and you thought, “wow, that’s not what I had intended at all.”? Can’t think of a single instance? Let me … Continue reading
March 29, 2013
by Lisa DeAngelis
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In the past 24 hours I have witnessed three random acts of kindness, having been the direct recipient of two. The first occurred yesterday. As many of you know I have begun working toward my PhD. One of the key … Continue reading
March 22, 2013
by Lisa DeAngelis
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Yesterday our session with the fellows focused on Authentic Leadership – understanding your capabilities and motivators and the power of operating from the place where the two align (thus, your sweet spot). Bob Coughlin, CEO of Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, crystallized … Continue reading
March 1, 2013
by Lisa DeAngelis
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This week there has been a great deal of debate over whether Marissa Mayer was right or wrong to eliminate Yahoo’s work-from-home policy. Having followed much of the discussion, and read the internal memo, I remain confused. What is the … Continue reading
February 22, 2013
by Lisa DeAngelis
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My household has recently been adopted by a puppy. That’s right, my husband, son, and two dogs, have been joined by a puppy. This has gotten me to thinking about cultural norms and assimilation. Over the past few weeks, the … Continue reading
February 15, 2013
by Lisa DeAngelis
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Some of you may recall this song lyric. The song, originally sung by Diana Ross I believe, started with “Do you know where you’re going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you?” One of the consistent … Continue reading
February 8, 2013
by Lisa DeAngelis
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Over the weekend I viewed the “Sports Illustrated Kids 2012 SportsKids of the Year: Conner and Cayden Long” video. I’m sharing the timing because it is important to the context. This past weekend was SuperBowl Sunday. Amidst all of the … Continue reading
February 1, 2013
by Lisa DeAngelis
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For many, when they hear the word “networking,” their initial response is negative. Thoughts immediately go to uncomfortable, forced events where they’ve been told to “come back with at least 3 business cards.” The reality is we all network every … Continue reading