career
IF YOU OWN YOUR OWN BUSINESS WHEN IS A VACATION A VACATION?
Submitted by Valerie Donati on Wed, 07/29/2009 - 11:41
I’m not sure, actually. I haven’t been on a real one for so long. Even when I was the VP of another firm I just couldn’t break away. I think it’s my fault for a number of reasons—the most important one being that I am addicted to my work on some deep level (and that’s probably not good). Also, there is a lingering sense of guilt when I go away, that somehow I am leaving people in the lurch (I’m not, my top management has things in hand and my absence only gives them an opportunity to stretch).
So, how can I get rid of this sinking feeling when I haven’t checked my blackberry for an hour, or see that I have a missed call from the office? Is this just an inflated sense of self worth? Not sure. But I do know this is something I’m going to need to work out, especially as we grow. Just like anyone else who is expanding a career, we business owners need to recognize when our role is shifting. It’s a bit of a struggle since we’re so used to being “in the mix,” but re-engineering our focus is critical for any kind of growth. So, vacations. Hmmm… Maybe I’ll actually have one, one day.
Working Girls
Submitted by Stacie Gillian on Wed, 06/10/2009 - 01:49
"Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed. If I fail, no one will say, 'She doesn't have what it takes.' They will say, 'Women don't have what it takes."
~Clare Boothe Luce
I have encountered a few women in my life that inspire me with their ability to balance building a career, a family, and personal creativity. Some great women that fall into this category include Elizabeth Stewart, creative director and stylist at the New York Times, Laird Borrelli, Style.com fashion editor, Rachel Roy, designer, and Kate Young, stylist as well as contributing editor to many magazines including Harper’s Bazaar and Interview. Beyond the roster of fashion's elite ladies, there is a community of ladies that also incorporate charitable outreach into their daily schedule…and somehow still have time to make it to the gym. How do they do it? I am trying to figure out how to tap into the same success.
"I'm tough, I'm ambitious, and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a bitch, okay."
~Madonna Ciccone
Yesterday I attended an event that was put together by Zakiya Chevassus and David Hryck on behalf of the HRH Prince Edward. I met Zakiya just last week, whose resume includes work with Donna Karan and Wyclef Jean, and her excitement surrounding this event was infectious. Despite all of her accomplishments, and her ability to fill a room (at a moments notice) with top models, heads of Ogilvy & Mather, celebrities and moneymen on behalf of royalty, our conversation strayed to her desire to meet a wonderful man and make her mother happy!
Which leads me back to my question: How do I tap into this kind of success, how can I have it all? It’s hard when the bulk of your time consists of work, even when it is work that you love…
Is there ever really balance…?
Source: www.blogs.wsj.com
