Are You Lying? Seriously, Are You?

by Ruth Mott on May 17, 2012

Have you cheated or lied on your resume? I guess it’s pretty widespread, and the more creative you are the more likely you are to lie about yourself, at least according to this article http://buswk.co/Aw7Lfx.
While it is important to be creative in your descriptions of what you do and what certifications you have, lying isn’t [...]

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You Just Wouldn’t Understand

by Michele McDonough on May 2, 2012

This is a guest post from Michele McDonough.
At some point in our lives, we’ve probably all experienced a situation in which we asked a question and were answered with, “You just wouldn’t understand.” And, if we’re completely honest with ourselves, haven’t there also been times when we’ve given that response to someone else?
I admit to [...]

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Have You Scared Yourself Today?

April 18, 2012

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I have always been the stuff-holder. You know, the person who holds everyone else’s wallets, purses and car keys while they ride rollercoasters at an amusement park, dive into the ocean in September or line up to sing at a karaoke bar. In short, I try to avoid scary stuff [...]

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Work-Life Balance

April 10, 2012

Who Thought Up That Crazy Phrase?
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It’s a catchphrase that has been tossed around by everyone from Oprah to Forbes, but what is this work-life balance everyone is pushing? If you are a small business owner, an entrepreneur or otherwise self-employed, it might seem like the one thing that [...]

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A Memory Champ? Who Knew?

April 4, 2012

I’m so sorry – I remember your face, but I’m terrible with names! Do you say this when you run into someone you really don’t remember? I do, and I’m always embarrassed by it. I’ve tried several tricks like associating the person with something else – an animal, a movie character, and a piece of furniture, whatever! [...]

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Three Little Questions to Rock Your World

March 27, 2012

I always like to take the short on-line quizzes that companies offer to see if I’m smarter than everyone else, or dumber, for that matter; or to see if I have the best memory, etc. So I’m offering this little quiz to help you see yourself.

Who Are You? ( This is not about your accomplishments, [...]

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Three Happiness Elements

February 15, 2012

Who You Are, What You Do & Why You Do it
Are your values and your work in sync? How do you tell? Of course, if you are unhappy with your work, there’s no contest. But if you are trying to figure out if what you’re doing is the best thing, then you need to ask [...]

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How Many Leaders are Too Many?

January 20, 2012

A group of ten people are sitting around a table discussing a business issue. How many leaders should there be? Answer: Ten.
The notion that only one person can lead a group describes a group that doesn’t contribute much.
Some of the most successful companies recognize that every person who works in it, at some [...]

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It’s Official

January 12, 2012

Renowned Executive Coach Ruth Mott Releases New Book
Coaching Jewish Mother Style helps professionals find success in the real world.
Portsmouth, NH (PRWEB) January 10, 2012
Ruth Mott, an experienced and sought-after executive coach, has released her new book, “I Love You—Now Get Over Yourself: 7 Secrets for Professional Success from The Jewish Mother Executive Coach.”
“The professional world is [...]

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THE BOOK – WHAT A TRIP!

January 5, 2012

Happy New Year! I hope 2012 brings you everything you hope for yourself.
For me, the New Year begins with the release of my new book! Friday, January 6th! At last!  The title is “I Love You – Now Get Over Yourself: 7 Secrets for Professional Success from The Jewish Mother Executive Coach” (phew)!
For the last [...]

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