Greetings Subscribers:
My name is Sande Donahue and I’ve just been given the fabulous assignment of writing a column on dating in the professional world. It’s been a long time coming to have a column such as this. Most people don’t realize that there are professional do’s and don’ts in this dating arena, but let’s not forget that intermingled are the same issues and problems of every day life and love.
Since I’ve been around the dating block a few times, I have an extensive portfolio of those do’s and don’ts learned, as they say, through many a ‘baptism by fire’ scenario. Am I an expert? You betcha, honey. I’ve owned two businesses, spent many years in corporate management, published a few books, spent time on book tours, speaking engagements and media spots.
Through it all, the lessons learned along the way as a dating professional and the revelations of self brought me to my current place as a happy, fulfilled, capable, strong and crazy like a fox kind of woman! The struggle wasn’t easy by any stretch of the imagination. There were decisions, temptations and lots and lots of mistakes. So listen to what I have to say and don’t think you know it all because just when you think you’ve got it all together, along comes that Indiana Jones boulder and you’re a goner, either emotionally or you’ve created some kind of professional faux pas that could put your career in jeopardy.
No matter what age or gender, when it comes to love or relationships, you can get caught up in an emotional roller coaster. As professionals, whether you’re starting a career or a business, or working hard to maintain either, you need to know some ins and outs so you can stay on track to keep YOU and YOUR future as your focus and don’t let yourself get dragged down.
Our intent is to cover a myriad of subjects to try and touch on every facet of dating in the business world. As I told our publisher when we initially had a conversation about this column, my immediate comment was “Don’t get me started!” In truth, I could go on for a century on the subject. Ladies, I’m sure you’ve got a million stories. And fellas, I’m sure you’ve got a million complaints. Put those all together and I think we have a column that could go well into the next millennium. Just to whet your appetite, here are just some of the subjects that we intend to cover:
Your Perspective of Self
Managing Dating and a Growing Business
Walking Away From the Wrong One
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Pros and Cons of Dating in the Workplace
Power Trips – When Women Have More
So there you have it, for a start. Interested? Why do I ask? If you’re a woman, you date. If you’re a man, you date. If your 20 years old, you date. If you’re 50 years old, you date. Just remember, so much to learn, so little time.
Til next time,
Mucho hugs,
Sande D.
