“Surprise Me”: One Easy Way to Bring Out the Best in Others I spent the past week on vacation and so, had time for some frothier pursuits. While reading an article on Mike Nichols in Vanity Fair, I was struck by the… Read More
“I am SO SICK….”: A Few Notes on Elevator Etiquette This past Monday I was in a crowded elevator. Just after the doors closed, one young woman said to another, “Wow, you look exhausted.” To which her chum replied, “I… Read More
Cheap is Expensive and Expensive is Cheap The first time I heard, “Cheap is expensive and expensive is cheap,” I swooned with delight. While in that moment it was being applied to a shopping situation (specifically: black… Read More
Every Villain is the Hero of His Own Story The above is a line I heard Mike Myers use in his ‘Inside the Actor’s Studio’ interview. Yes, he was talking about Dr. Evil, but I believe this idea can… Read More
Wanting to Change vs. Wanting to Want to Change A few years ago, I wanted to get over feeling furious about something—or I thought I did. During that time, I would wander around thinking to myself (and saying to… Read More
Keep Your Eyes on Your Own Paper A few weeks ago I watched a roundtable of women actresses, sponsored by Variety Magazine. One of the questions asked was, “What is the best advice you’ve ever received in… Read More
“Do”ing something is Doo-Doo First, my apologies for the juvenile headline. I wanted to get your attention and it’s my hope that I did. Today’s post is a small scale rant against the pervasiveness… Read More
The New Year Promotion Plan Earn your next promotion in the New Year with these five simple steps. By Frances Cole Jones There’s a crispness in the air and we’ve all got that back-to-business, “wow,… Read More
Wow—it’s a TEDx Talk! Hello, hello: As some of you may remember, I participated in a TEDx event in Colorado Springs a few weeks ago. Today, I’m excited to be sending along the results… Read More
Stop Asking Permission: Expert Tips To Land Your Dream Job Now Originally published on A Girl in a Dress By Charell Star Frances Cole Jones knows a thing or two about landing that elusive dream job. The native New Yorker and… Read More