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Barbara. Role Models, Mentors and Heroes

I asked Barbara whether she had role models, mentors, heroes and, if so, what she saw in how they behaved that she found admirable or influential and how these people helped her grow and develop, in essence, what she saw as the impact having a mentor or role model had on her success. She said: “Your parents are probably your first mentors and role models to a large extent. My mum didn’t work but I had an aunt who did have a career and I had a close relationship with her so she was definitely a role model early on.  I always looked up to her and respected her and felt she was a strong woman so having that role ...

How do you survive a management change or restructuring?

I’ve been through tons of management change and restructuring – one time, when I was a department head, I had eleven bosses in one year!   How did I survive?    Every new boss means that you just changed jobs, be on your best behaviour and don’t assume your great track record stands for much.  One of my new VPs said that he thought all my high performance ratings in the past must have been due to lenient standards. Take it easy on yourself and try to keep things in perspective.  Go for a massage.  Walk.  Have some fun.  (Your spouse does not want to hear about your work all the time, leave it there.) Learn the lingo.  Mocking all the new goals and slogans is ...