The Leadership Gene

Leadership landed me a job. Just not in a way you might think. I always plan to show up early for every appointment. “Just in case.” There are many variables from traffic to parking to finding the right building and floor. It doesn’t always get me there early, but I do plan for it. Read More »

I’m not just a columnist; I’m also a career and life coach. I have a radio show, and I am a regular contributor to CNBC. To make my schedule even more hectic, I also interview celebrities and authors for Borders books. Read More »

I make a difference every single day. I just reread that sentence. It sounds so arrogant. Truth is, it’s not. I’ve made it a habit to make a difference. It’s changed my life, and it’s so simple. I drive into Boston every day to do my radio show from my booth inside the Borders bookstore in Downtown Crossing. When I pull into the garage, an attendant, Steve, greets me to park my car. I could just be busy with my day, busy in my own head, keep the wall up and shuffle off to work. Most people do that. I’m not most people. Read More »

Leadership actually boils down to a few simple concepts. And, much to my surprise, I witnessed it firsthand just the other day. I have three kids, all under the age of 9. Before the bus arrives at 8 in the morning, I’m more mom than entrepreneur; orchestrating breakfast and backpacks; making sure they make the bus commands most of my time. Read More »

Forget what Hillary Clinton just said or did. Who is she to me? And while I’m grateful for the likes of Susan B. Anthony, Rosa Parks, Mother Theresa, Madeleine Albright and even Oprah, they’re not responsible for who I am today. Read More »

Five years ago, my husband, Chris, walked into the house carrying a cardboard box. “How was work, honey?” I asked. “What’s in the box?” He looked at me with those You really have to ask? eyes. “I got laid off,” he said. It was 2004. It wasn’t like today. Five years ago, it really wasn’t that big a deal to lose your job. Besides, this was the third dot-com technology company where Chris had worked and he was a very successful executive. He’d have another job in no time. In fact, a recruiter had just called the house earlier Read More »

*** Saturday, Mel welcomed Mark Jeffries, author of “What’s Up with Your Handshake?”, to the show and he offered to share a few tips to help you nail your next interview. *** People it’s tough out there… Read More »