by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Sep 4, 2019 | Blog
It’s back-to-school time and a great opportunity to take stock of where you are in your career. Are you moving ahead year after year like you did when you were in school? Or are you feeling a little stuck? In this video, I share a few thought experiments to help you... 
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Jul 31, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
One of the biggest challenges you’ll likely face as a manager is ensuring your new hires make a smooth transition that serves them, you, and the company at large. Whether they’re entry level or coming to the table with experience, finding new employees and getting... 
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Jun 25, 2019 | Blog
I held the first Facebook Live yesterday in my group, on the topic of Engaging Leadership. We talked about why it’s so important to your career to be able to engage the people working for you, and why it’s even more important to be able to engage your boss in a... 
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Jun 4, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
Being a mid-level manager is not for the faint of heart. Being caught between a desire to please your superiors and your reliance on those you manage can feel like a constant tug of war. There’s always a fire to put out, a personality to wrangle, an unexpected request... 
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | May 2, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
By Friday, my husband and I will have closed on a new home on the other side of town exactly 2.5 years to the day since we signed for the current one. We loved this house when we bought it. It has a gorgeous view of the Cambridge Reservoir, an expansive flower garden... 
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Mar 14, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
Whether you watched the Oscars or not, you’ve likely heard all the rumblings about the on-screen chemistry between Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in A Star Is Born. The smile on her face. The sparkle in his eye. Their intimate performance at the Oscars only fanned the... 
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