Vigilance, Shelley Klingerman, takes a serious tone to setting boundaries whether on travel or in the professional workplace: “Generally, women are kind and approachable. However, there are certainly situations where it’s better not to engage in a conversation or...
This is a picture of my Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame Trophy. I love it. It makes me smile when I glance over at it while removing my gaze from the computer screen to grab another sip of coffee. Those of us of certain generations scoff at the participation...
This past year has been a really big one for me. Not only did Shannon and I publish our first book together, Steel Toes and Stilettos, but I did a year of full-time study to attain a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. As this...
It was such an incredible honor to be inducted into the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame. President Allison Grealis described our inductee group as having “made significant, lasting contributions to our industry,” and as “true trailblazers who have created...
Try to look for the good that lies beneath. As I reflect on the sights and sounds of the assembly plant back in the day, there was a definite rhythm to it. Not only was the line set to produce 60 cars per hour, but there were sounds of tools and whistles, camaraderie,...