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Q.  I am not religious at all—still, I am excited about Pope Francis’s visit this week. What can we learn from the Pope’s leadership style? A.  We can learn a great deal from Pope Francis because he leads by example.  … Continue reading →

Q:  I have my clients and the folks I work with have their clients.  I get paid for what I do and the same is true for them.  So, why does our boss expect us to work as a team? … Continue reading →

Q:   I have been laboring all weekend to make up for my vacation time.  It seems that my life is all work—when I play, I pay now and I pay later.  What am I doing wrong? A.  I invite you … Continue reading →

It all started with Shanghai’s 8.5% drop The dramatic selling began overseas. China’s Shanghai Composite plummeted 8.5%, wiping out all of its massive gains so far this year. Not only has an apparent bubble in Chinese equities popped, but the country’s economy … Continue reading →

Q:  How can it be?  Summer is almost over. My September is already booked. I’m already feeling the pressure and I’m really “sweating” this one!  How can I reduce the heat? A:    Wait!  Please don’t get into a sweat about … Continue reading →

Q:  I said “yes” when my friend invited me to a gala—then she asked me to pay  $350.00 for the ticket!  I was aghast.  I thought that she was inviting me in return for the dinners, NBA games and weekends … Continue reading →

Q:  I have good news and not-so-good news:  My boss says that I will have more opportunities if I learn a new product set. The not-so-good part is the timing: My two-week vacation begins next week and I don’t want … Continue reading →

Q:  Wildfires causing cars to explode on the highway, floods and tornadoes wiping homes and dreams away, and islands sinking beneath the seas. I will not stop watching the news even though many of my friends have.  How can I … Continue reading →

Q.  I was on the receiving end of a tirade of #$^%@ and I wanted to sink through the floor. It was so raw that my colleagues gasped, even though it’s not the first time that Dana has “gone off” on … Continue reading →