There has been a lot of buzz recently about women and the name change struggle. Article after article has examined society’s impression of taking a spouse’s name. I thought it would be timely to share this wingspouse’s story. Meet Mr. S. Mr. S wrote: (more…)
Topic: ‘Wingspouse Tips’
Wingspouse Strategy for Monitoring Brands
August 24th, 2010 by Kathi the wingspouse
Not sure how to introduce the wingspouse concept to your mate? 
Start by acting like a wingspouse. Use social media to monitor what people are saying about the company, the products, the services, or the people. Few companies are taking advantage of social media in this way because they either don’t have the time or resources, or because they don’t understand how to do it. This is where you come in. You can monitor what is happening in social media so that you and your partner are on top of what is being said. How? It’s easy: (more…)
Organizational Behavior Mimics Leadership (C)
August 19th, 2010 by Kathi the wingspouse
This is the third installment in a series: Alphabets for Wingspouses based on Dan Rockwell’s original blog post The letter “C” for leaders-Constraint. Dan starts with a statement that equally applies to a wingspouse…”You constrain your organization.”
According to WordIQ.com, an organization is a social arrangement which pursues collective goals, controls its own performance, and has a boundary separating it from its environment. As wingspouses, our social arrangement is marriage and family. Our collective goals are defined within our families. Our performance is the very best. Our boundaries include putting family first. (more…)
Leaders Strive to Be Better Than the Best (B)
August 17th, 2010 by Kathi the wingspouse
This is the second installment in a series: Alphabets for Wingspouses based on Dan Rockwell’s original blog post The best “B” word for leaders – Better.
Let’s start with one basic truth. Wingspouses don’t settle for best. They want something BETTER. How do we get there?
Banish – Expel all the B words that get in the way of your leadership role. Don’t bitch about what you have given up for you partner. Don’t blame your bad attitude on others. Don’t brag about your contributions to the career.
Better – Strive to be better, not the best. When you strive to be the best, you are accepting other people’s limitations. Shoot for something no one can predict… something better. Better is a moving target — one you aim for by building on past experience and new insight. Focus on ways to improve your marriage, your family, your relationships, and your future.
Believe – Be confident that you will set a new bar for others to surpass. Have faith that your partner shares this belief and that what you achieve together is amazing.
Bless – (yes, I added this one) Share your blessings with others. An attitude of gratitude is more rewarding and contagious than one of greed or arrogance. “Humble yourself and you shall be honored. Honor yourself and you shall be humbled.“-Author unknown
Look Like a Million Bucks But Just Spend a Few
August 14th, 2010 by Kathi the wingspouse
Think you have to spend a fortune to look smashing? Think again. Drew Barrymore is living proof. She recently walked the red carpet wearing a $25 thrift store dress… and looked incredible. Yes, she paid a pretty penny for her shoes, but comfort is worth the price.
The next time you are preparing to attend a big function, consider wearing something no one else will have on. Maybe you’ll make the news, too! Way to go, Drew Barrymore. Love it!
