Elisa M. Ortiz - Latest Comments

Re: For the rest of my life

Elisa M. Ortiz — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:03:41 -0000

Thanks Aunt Dolly! So far its been a wonderful ride - I'm looking forward to 36+ more years of it :)

Re: For the rest of my life

Dolly — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:56:35 -0000

I was reading your totally nuts post and stumbled on to this. I married my best friend almost 36 years ago and have no regrets. Hope you and Dan share the same joy, craziness, and love that we have been so lucky to have found.

Re: Moving on up!

Sam Davidson — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:21:47 -0000

Awesome! Looking forward to reading your thoughts over there!

Re: A duty to mentor

kristenej — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:35:42 -0000

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Re: Getting focused in 2012

Akhila — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:23:34 -0000

Great - love the post and I like the idea of thinking in big picture about the broader themes for this coming year. Best of luck and I hope you achieve all your goals!

Re: A duty to mentor

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Re: A duty to mentor

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Re: 7 Skills for Supervision Success

Malebogosetilo — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:55:17 -0000

your article is very educational.I do think it can work best for those leaders who cannot exercise patiance with their supervisees

Re: Getting focused in 2012

kate currin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:23:21 -0000

love it! good luck!

Re: Linking things up – November edition

Elisa M. Ortiz — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:55:01 -0000

No problem Sam!

Re: Linking things up – November edition

Sam Davidson — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:36:01 -0000

Thanks for the mention!

Re: Three steps to start (or improve) a relationship with anyone

Elisa M. Ortiz — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:56:20 -0000

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Elisa M. Ortiz
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Re: Three steps to start (or improve) a relationship with anyone

Travis Christensen — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:03:25 -0000

I played with my penis now i need to put cocaine on my re brain so that I can die and not look at people with my retarted convict inner eye. oh yeah and also I wish for christmas to be made angry in my retarted anal raped anal hole so that I can be convicted of murder or some other crime because of my favorite friends in my head.

Re: For the rest of my life

Julia Rocchi — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:02:13 -0000

Beautifully put, my friend!! Happy wedding to you and Dan -- can't wait to catch up when you're back. :)

Re: For the rest of my life

Elisa M. Ortiz — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:28:50 -0000

Thanks sweetie! I totally agree with you on the importance of finding a true partner and how very lucky we are to have found ours. When I get back, we'll definitely hook up for lunch and so I can see the latest pics of your gorgeous little girl! :)

Re: For the rest of my life

Morgan Meneses Sheets — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:39:48 -0000

I absolutely love this! I could not have said it better, but this is certainly how I feel about being married to my best friend. I am a complete person on my own and yet she makes me better, makes me want to be better. If you can find a true partner to walk by your side for however many years you are lucky enough to have then the years ahead are simply a terrific adventure that you get to go on together. I am so happy for you and Dan! Wishing you all the best!

Re: For the rest of my life

Elisa M. Ortiz — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:07:36 -0000

Thank you!

Re: For the rest of my life

Bonnie Koenig — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:43:54 -0000

This is lovely. Best of luck to you post.

Re: Not taking vacation can kill you

Elisa M. Ortiz — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:40:04 -0000

Sarah - I definitely hear where you're coming from. Nonprofits are stretched thin and it can seem unfair to pass your work onto others. But I would agree that you burden your staff with so much more if you don't take a vacation. What if you get really sick due to overwork and stress and are then out of the office (without preparation) for a week? That would be much more difficult than a planned temporary transfer of your work.

I'm heading out on vacation on Wednesday and I've been mentally prepping everyone for a few weeks by having meetings with them to go over key tasks that need to be done and as well as sending everyone any relevant documents, emails, etc. Despite have a major federal grant project and two other major projects on my plate right now (plus all the other stuff), at this point I'm nearly obsolete and just need to put up my out of office when I leave tomorrow night.

Yes - by all means take an afternoon off...and then take a week! :)

Re: Not taking vacation can kill you

Sarah W Mackey — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:19:50 -0000

During these economic times, I think nonprofit professionals are stretched too thin. This means they have too much on their plate and are often wearing multiple hats and fulfilling multiple roles within the organization, as a result of staff cuts. For instance, as the executive director of a nonprofit, I am also serving as the janitor, since I had to relieve our custodial services as part of budget cuts. So, if I go on vacation, someone else who is stretched thin has to take on all my duties, too. I don't like passing that burden on to my team members, so for me, that is a barrier to taking vacation. However, I agree its necessary for our own wellbeing... perhaps I will start with a small step and take an afternoon off!

Re: There is no such thing as “work/life balance”

Elisa M. Ortiz — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:18:21 -0000

Thanks for the comment and the advice Nancy. Remembering to breath is so simple yet so very easy to forget in the middle of it all...

Re: There is no such thing as “work/life balance”

Nancy — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:21:22 -0000

I am glad someone has had the guts to finally say it. Balance is something to strive for yet will never be attained for any length of time.

When you are stressed, you remember to take breaks that refresh you...even if the "break" is remembering to breathe....or get a glass of water. Lots of small interventions can pay big dividends!

Re: Ladies: stop committing professional suicide!*

Elisa M. Ortiz — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:57:27 -0000

Thanks for your comment Lory.

I think it might be a minor miracle that you have never felt or faced pressure around marriage or family-related issues; I've never met a woman who hasn't. The pressure is all around, in every area of women's lives and in issues far more complex and impactful than a name (though I would argue that your name is incredibly important in this day and age).

I would argue against your assertion that someone would use "a name change as an excuse for professional suicide." It's not about 'using' it at all; its about the way society - and more importantly employers - perceive someone who has no name recognition. After all, if there is nothing to hitch your reputation to, is it even a reputation at all?

Again, thanks for the comment and good luck!

Re: Ladies: stop committing professional suicide!*

Lory Adamjolie — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:40:20 -0000

Interesting post, Elisa and even more interesting comments.

Changing one's name is completely voluntary--women are not "under pressure" to do so. I certainly don't feel "pressure" to change my name. As a matter of fact, I can't hardly wait to change my name when I get married. Irrespective of my surname, my professional skills, expertise and abilities will continue to speak for itself.

I think some women put the pressure on themselves about minute little details like whether or not to change their name post marriage. I believe when you take that sacred oath to become a unit it's implied that you and your spouse will become one family unit through your name as well. Plus, it's confusing to children when mom and dad have different names. And let me just say FAMILY is the most important thing about being human--the closeness, love and trust you share with your spouse and children is far more valuable than any professional aspirations.

I am very fortunate to have been raised the way I was by my parents because I certainly don't have an itch or incline to worry about things like this. Strong and assertive women should be able to make decisions like this without worrying about what others think about them or their decision, or even how that decision will affect their future success. I mean if you're afraid you can't be just as successful with a different name (or even MORE successful), then who are you? Your name and the work you've built on that name doesn't define you--your integrity, hard work and perseverance define who you are.

At the end of the day, others should see more growth and success after you've changed your name. Using a name change as an excuse for professional suicide means you're afraid, weak and a follower.

Re: 7 Habits of Highly Successful Managers

Elisa M. Ortiz — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:42:57 -0000

Excellent suggestion! Consider that number 8!