Nan Russell
Award winning author of Hitting Your Stride (Capital Books; 2008). Radio host of "Work Matters with Nan Russell" weekly on webtalkradio.net. Nan Russell has spent over twenty years in management, most recently with QVC as a Vice President. She is a national speaker, workplace consultant, and President of MountainWorks Communications. Sign up to receive Nan's "Winning at Working" tips and insights at www.nanrussell.com
Beyond Wishing and Hoping: How to make your work dreams come true
Years after Disneyland was built, after the completion of Walt Disney World, the story goes that someone went up to Mike Vance, Creative Director for Walt Disney Studios and said, “Isn’t it too bad Walt Disney didn’t live to see this?” Without pausing, he replied, “But he did see it, that’s why it’s here.” If [...] Read More >
Fact or Opinion?
“You ain’t going nowhere, son. You ought to go back to drivin’ a truck.” What if Elvis believed this Grand Ole Opry manager’s critique after his 1954 performance? Or if the Beatles listened in 1962 when Decca Recording Company responded, “We don’t like their sound. Groups of guitars are on the way out.” What if [...] Read More >
Get the Promotion That You Want
Even before I checked my calendar on Monday morning, I knew the appointment would be there. Passed over for promotion again, Ralph wanted specifics on why I hadn’t chosen him for the position. This was not a new conversation. I thought of Ralph as my chicken and egg dilemma. Ralph was the chicken. He believed [...] Read More >
Taking Your Words Seriously
When we ordered the stained glass window as an accent piece for our home, the artist-proprietor told us he was a bit behind. “So,” he said, “to be on safe side, plan on six months.” That was two years ago. We still don’t have the window. Each time we call or stop in, he has [...] Read More >
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What Do You Fear?
What do you fear, and why? Is it holding you back from realizing your full potential?
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Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)
Destiny? Is this really me? Was I really born for great things?
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