May 2025 – Mum In Stilettos

Shinning Without Overshadowing: Navigating Power Dynamics In The Workplace

I recently came across a post on LinkedIn about one of the most quoted and debated laws in Robert Greene’s The 48 Laws of Power. Law 1 says, “Never outshine the master.” The idea is simple, make your superiors feel superior. Don’t threaten their status. After decades in corporate, I understand the principle and haveContinueContinue reading “Shinning Without Overshadowing: Navigating Power Dynamics In The Workplace”

7 Career Myths That Are Holding You Back…

I was reflecting on my career journey so far and realized certain things I believed were just not true and probably resulted in missed opportunities. It’s not just external obstacles that block progress. It’s often the myths we believe about success, advancement, and what it takes to “make it.” These myths may sound like wisdomContinueContinue reading “7 Career Myths That Are Holding You Back…”

You are further than you think!

We are already in May, and it’s easy to feel like the year is running ahead of you. And if you are a goal-getter like most in this community, you might be tempted to think you haven’t done enough! But before you jump to conclusions or rewrite your entire life plan, let me remind youContinueContinue reading “You are further than you think!”