Happy Moms & Working Moms
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, September 15, 2011
On this week’s episode of the Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above), Rebecca, Sarah and I chat about the joys and challenges of motherhood. In our first segment we take up Rebecca’s recent “Happy Mothers” post about moms, our perfectionism, and our happiness. Is motherhood your highest calling? How can the kinds of friends you have influence the way you feel... READ MORE
Working Moms and The Hunger Games
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, August 11, 2011
On this week’s episode of the Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above), it’s just Danielle and me, but there’s no shortage of mom talk! In our first segment, we reflect back on Lauren Warner’s wonderful post and the topic of “working moms”. These days, every mom is a working mom and we’re all looking for balance and peace in our vocations. We share our challenges,... READ MORE
Mom Occupations and Mass Verifications
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, May 19, 2011
This week on the Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above), Sarah, Elizabeth and I take on two weighty topics. In our first segment, we revisit Rebecca’s recent post on working moms has prompted a lot of conversation on the blog. We each share from our own experiences on the topics of work, balance and keeping everything on track with so many competing priorities.... READ MORE
Casual Fridays - Are You a Naysayer?
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, March 11, 2011
This week, I found myself in a protracted business meeting that caused my blood pressure to rise as the minutes ticked by. The cause of my frustration? A “no person”.
In my family, we were taught to “always err on the side of generosity” by two parents who said “yes” to requests as frequently as possible and practical. I think this predisposed me to being a “yes” person. Admittedly, this gets... READ MORE
Casual Fridays - The Best Bosses
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, March 04, 2011
In my working life, I’ve had occasion to be on both sides of the boss/subordinate equation a few times. In my very first “real” job, I actually played a very big part in having an ineffective supervisor disciplined and ultimately terminated. Looking back at my 23 year old self now, I realize that the steps I took then—which I was quite convicted about—now seem very rash and immature. But back then,... READ MORE
Casual Fridays - Bringing Work Home
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, February 18, 2011
One of my biggest memories from my days of working in an office was the packing of my briefcase at the end of each day. For some reason, more days than not, I took work home with me. My self-imposed deadlines kept me from leaving stacks on my desk. And more often than not, the bulk of the work I carried home went undone since I was usually too tired to tackle it once I finally got home.
I have... READ MORE
Casual Fridays - Miscommunication
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, February 11, 2011
This week I had an episode that made the appreciate the power of picking up the telephone to have a conversation with a colleague, versus sending my sentiments by email. Don’t get me wrong - I’m probably the world’s biggest fan of email and social networking for sharing ideas and quick thoughts.
But during the case in point, I saw that a good, old-fashioned conversation on the phone didn’t only... READ MORE
Casual Fridays - Business Travel
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, February 04, 2011
Hallie’s post today reminded me how much I LOVE the travel portion of the work I am doing these days. I don’t have those adorable eye masks or cosmetic organizer, but I do have a favorite suitcase and the start of my own little system for taking my work on the road.
Friends who’ve watched the busyness of my schedule over the past year wonder how I do it. I’m also sometimes worried that they think... READ MORE
Casual Fridays - Work/Service Connection
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, January 21, 2011
This week, on my weekly “tech” update for the Son Rise Morning Show, I shared about the latest Pew report on the “Social Side of the Internet”. The study gives a fascinating look at how Internet users, and in particular those active on social networking sites, are more likely to be involved in volunteer efforts and in service groups.
Thinking about and speaking about community service made me ponder... READ MORE
Casual Fridays - Change of Environment
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, January 07, 2011
One of my favorite things to do when I’m on the road as I am this week is to take a photo on my iPhone and share it on my Twitter and Facebook feeds with the caption “The view from my office today”. These documented moments remind me to thank my blessings for the fact that the work I do is so portable and so flexible.
For the past four months, as I was working on my new book, I spent countless... READ MORE
