Tiffany Dufu
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Tiffany's Epiphanies: Make the Mentorship Delightful (aka How to Be a Good Mentee)
I probably shouldn't admit this, but I have a favorite mentee. Here's why 1) She asks a lot of questions and solicits the feedback she needs to hear, not just wants to hear. 2) She drives the... → Read More
Best Books (aka What's on my Nightstand): Real American by Julie Lythcott-Haims
I'm one of those people who still buys paper books, but I downloaded the Audible version of Julie Lythcott-Haims', Real American, in order to cram before an event with her. As soon as I arrived at... → Read More
A Peek Inside My Village: Keli Goff
My first book would not have been a bestseller without the writing prowess of Keli Goff, who published the fiercest review on the day of its release. In addition to being a columnist for The Daily... → Read More
Tiffany's Epiphanies: To Leap Out of Your Comfort Zone, You Might Need a Push
Starting a business, asking for a promotion, applying to law school—these milestone moments can be scary and overwhelming. Recently I started my new company, The Cru, and becoming a founder has... → Read More
Taxi Cab Confessions -- 2 Former Obama Supporters Confirmed My Worst Fears
In Gloria Steinem's book, My Life on the Road, she writes that you can always anticipate the outcome of an election by talking to cab drivers in the weeks leading up to it. This week I was speaking... → Read More
Need Inspiration? Remember Gwen Ifill
This week I found much to celebrate. We wrapped up our final two Cru launches in DC and New York before I traveled to Simmons University in Boston, where I serve on the board. I was thrilled to... → Read More
A Peek Inside My Village: Barbara Clark Ruiz
Barbara Clark Ruiz has always marched to her own beat. A Pratt Institute alum, she skyrocketed early as an activewear designer. Her first job out of college was with Adidas, where her designs... → Read More
Best Books (aka What's on my Nightstand): Keep Marching by Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner
The midterm elections are around the corner, and if any of you are interested in the most effective ways to ensure your voice is heard be sure to pick up Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner's latest book, Keep... → Read More
#BelieveSurvivors
For anyone who is an advocate for women's rights and who cares about the state of our union, the most significant event this week was the testimony of Dr. Christine Blasey-Ford. All of us will... → Read More
Tiffany's Epiphanies: How to Find Your Own Space
As I started interviewing women for The Cru, my new peer coaching venture, I was amazed by the large number of women who joined the video chat from their car or the bathroom. When I asked about... → Read More
What to Do When Life Brings You Storms
Between the Serena showdown at the US Open, the latest hurricane devastation, and the President denying the death toll from the last one, this was a week of storms. So I was particularly grateful... → Read More
Tiffany's Epiphanies: Why We Need More Vulnerability in the Workplace
After speaking at countless corporate organizations, I've realized that many people put up a facade at work that everything is great because they don't want their coworkers or bosses to think they... → Read More
Searching for a Superstar
Hi everyone! As many of you know I've recently launched a new venture. It's called The Cru, because every woman needs one. The Cru is a peer-coaching service for women looking to accelerate... → Read More
Best Books (aka What's on My Nightstand): UNTRUE by Wednesday Martin
Women are so diverse that there are few books I feel should be required reading for half the population. UNTRUE by Wednesday Martin is one of them. It belongs in the feminist canon right alongside... → Read More
A Peek Inside My Village: Yetta Banks
The first time I sat down with Yetta Banks I was struck by her unassuming demeanor. It seemed at odds with her rockstar corporate and creative status. I quickly learned that her fierce quiet isn't... → Read More
Tiffany's Epiphanies: 5 Questions to Help You Drop the Ball
In honor of this week's paperback release of Drop the Ball, here's your Cliffs Notes to the book. People always ask me," What balls can I drop immediately?" My full answer is that you need to take... → Read More
Overwhelmed? Don't Ask Why, Ask What
This week was the toughest for me as an entrepreneur. I was trying to advance multiple verticals for The Cru simultaneously: the membership experience, social media and newsletter marketing,... → Read More
Tiffany's Epiphanies: If You Can't Find the Time, You Don't Want it Bad Enough
After reading my friend Wednesday Martin's new book Untrue, I had this epiphany: We make time for the things we want most in life. When people learn that I'm a voracious reader, I'm often asked,... → Read More
All Hail Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul
This week I'm most indebted to Aretha Franklin who, through her death, reminded our nation of its enduring spirit. Born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1942 to a Baptist minister and an accomplished piano... → Read More
Tiffany's Epiphanies: Asking for Yourself Helps Other Women
I had the privilege of speaking at BlogHer 18 this summer. Before the event, one of my colleagues reached out to me and asked if, as a speaker, I had access to extra tickets. She saw the incredible... → Read More