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Robin. Relationships, Role Models, Mentors, Leaders and Leadership

I asked Robin to tell me about the relationships in her life which she believes had the greatest impact on her and in particular her work life and career. She said: “That’s a loaded question but obviously my parents had a great impact. My dad was a great sales person but he was what my mum would refer to as a diamond in the rough.  He was not highly educated but he managed to make it on his incredible personality, charm, and salesmanship which is something they tell me I inherited a little bit of. My mum was prim and proper and had rules and regulations for the household. She was stern but warm and loving and wonderful. She instilled ...

Robin. Early Life Experiences. Career Milestones, Career Road Blocks, Obstacles and Challenges. Dealing with Difficult People

I asked Robin to tell me about the experiences in her early life which she believed had the greatest impact on her work life and career. She said it was probably her observation of her mom who was a stay-at-home mom who did everything in the household. Robin said: “She was the stability, love and nurturing for the four kids and in addition, did the cleaning, cooking, shopping, washing and ironing.  I would come home from school and watch her iron while I did my homework. I remember coming home from grade one when Kennedy had been shot and we cried together watching our black and white television, standing in front of the ironing board! It wasn’t that I disrespected ...