Author Archives: Priscilla Douglas

Q.  My partner wants to send flowers to me at work but it’s embarrassing.  I work in an open area—heck, I don’t really have desk.  What should I do when the flowers arrive? A.  Flowers! What a great problem to … Continue reading →

Q. My predecessor was a natural in the role and all eyes are now on me.  How can I meet their expectations? I don’t want to stumble or fumble my opportunity to win the way the Seahawks did in Super … Continue reading →

A.    I am an executive assistant and when my boss moved to a new firm, I moved with her.  Unfortunately, gossip and cliques are rampant here. I have always been able to socialize at work and maybe I got spoiled … Continue reading →

Q:  Martin Luther King Day is a floating holiday in our law firm and, although I have worked on this day in the past, this year feels different.  I am one of three black attorneys and I hope to make … Continue reading →

Q.  I am trying to think positive and stick to my 2015 New Year’s resolutions, but I admit I haven’t had success in the past achieving the things I really want.  Should I keep trying?  A.  It sounds like “trying” … Continue reading →

Q:  I have big plans for 2015. How do I move forward? A:  Congratulations! Do you have a specific goal to achieve? If yes, by when?  2015 can be a great year if you consider the following: Is your plan … Continue reading →

Truth be told, I wasn’t going to write a Holiday letter—I wimped out the last two  years.  However, I am so pleased that I flipped through my photographs to appreciate my accomplishments and to be inspired by my adventures.   A … Continue reading →