Last month, as I greeted 2021, I breathed a sigh of relief. My family was healthy and whole. My team at Skillsoft had faced our steepest “learning curve” yet, and I was proud of what we’d achieved. Covid-19 vaccinations had begun to reach those most vulnerable, and I felt truly hopeful for the future. Despite everything 2020 served up, I’m … Read More
5 Predictions (After an Unpredictable Year)
Do you remember this time last year? How we naively set goals in December 2019, making plans for 2020? It would’ve taken a crystal ball and a very talented soothsayer to predict everything we’ve gone through this year. From a global pandemic, to widespread calls for social justice. From an economic roller coaster, to divisive elections in the U.S. and … Read More
Traveling Beyond Our Comfort Zones
This time last year, I was in Hyderabad, India, celebrating Skillsoft Synergy with my colleagues. It was the first time I’d been to India and I loved every moment of it — from sightseeing to dress shopping to customer meetings in Mumbai — it felt like an enormous and beautiful festival of Indian culture and family. It was, by far, the … Read More
The Future of Work: Learning is at the Heart
As CMO of Skillsoft, I’ve had the privilege of interviewing numerous guests on our podcast The Edge. In conversations with both seasoned leaders and new recruits, we’ve discussed the powerful role that learning plays as we shape the future of work together. That open dialogue is something I really enjoy. But, on the occasions I get to be on the other side … Read More
Giving Thanks: The Gift of Gratitude
I think we can all agree with Alexander: for the most part, 2020 has been a Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Year. The pandemic has changed life as we know it, affecting too many families in the worst possible way and shuttering businesses that have been the lifeblood of our communities. We’ve witnessed devastating fires, damaging tropical storms, political upheaval, … Read More
Love is Never the Wrong Decision
My beautiful Akita Kashi had her right hind leg amputated. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a primary bone tumor commonly associated with large and giant breed dogs. At 115lbs, Kashi certainly meets the criteria. Osteosarcoma in dogs is aggressive and can spread quickly so time is of the essence when treating. She was diagnosed on a Thursday. Her leg was … Read More
Inclusion: The “Whys” — and Why it Matters So Much
I recently had the opportunity to speak to the new members of Skillsoft’s Global Inclusion Council, a group that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our organization as we strive to enable systemic change and progress in our workplace, and also in our communities. Councils like ours are one of the most important resources we can offer our employees, … Read More
2020: The Year of Living (and Working) Creatively
“Creativity is a wild mind and a disciplined eye.” The quote by Dorothy Parker immediately brought to mind my younger daughter Raya. She is an enigma in the best possible way and I try to imagine all of the wild and wonderful thoughts that race through her head on any given day. At nine, she shared with me a bucket list … Read More
Want to Raise your Batting Average? You Gotta Take that Swing
Are you familiar with the term “the Mendoza line?” It’s an expression in baseball that divides an acceptable batting average from a poor one. Over the Mendoza line (.200, although Mario Mendoza’s batting average was actually .215) and you’re still in the game, but if you’re under … let’s just say you’d better be an ace pitcher. With the upheaval … Read More
Passing the Torch for RBG: The Ultimate Mentor
September 18th, 2020: “Ruth Bader Ginsburg Has Died.” When I heard the news, it hit me like a sucker punch. I knew she was 87. I knew she had fought more than one battle with cancer. I should have seen it coming. But, I was not ready to let her go.The other day, I read an excellent article on RBG in The New … Read More