Most of you are probably familiar with the Catalyst Report and its findings over the years. One of the most telling bits of information that comes from the report is one which describes the reasons behind the lack of women in senior corporate positions. Catalyst concluded that the number one reason more women don't make it to the top levels of corporate management is because of their lack of front-line experience. Personally, I don't think you can truly manage a business successfully unless you know how it operates. Not at all.
Flexibility has many meanings and is used in many different contexts.
My definition is pretty simple. You know the stories as well. If it doesn't happen just like that, I'm moving on. I saw it firsthand earlier this year when I had the privilege of speaking to a group of students at one of our great Ivy League institutions. At UPS, and so many other companies, that line of thinking just doesn't work.