Praise is a powerful motivator. Though it may seem simple, it can inspire your team to greatness. Maximize it by taking your recognition efforts to a whole new level with these simple but effective tips. … [Read more...]
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Does your team really trust you? Ask yourself these 3 questions
A lot of things go into a successful team, but one of the biggest factors is trust. Having trust means you have the four C’s: Commitment, Competence, Communication, and Collaboration. Your team is comfortable opening up, … [Read more...]
Motivating Your Team to Greatness
We know it takes a lot more than pizza parties and praise for a leader to push her team to greatness. There is a science to successful leadership, and two studies provide you more insight with their findings: Great leaders … [Read more...]
Winning Negotiation Skills Women Have Had All Along
Let’s Do an Experiment Go into any search engine and type in “business negotiation” – you’ll learn a lot about negotiating contracts, getting the best deal for your company, and finding win-win solutions. Now try “business … [Read more...]
Listening: A Vital (Yet Often Overlooked) Leadership Skill
Did you ever walk into a meeting and wonder who's the best leader here? Probably it’s not the person doing the most talking - but doing the most listening. Great leaders are great listeners. Today’s leader will need to be a … [Read more...]
Take the Lead! Developing Your Skills Outside the Office
Even if you’re a born leader, maintaining the ability to lead people toward a common goal requires an ongoing approach—and some women are finding opportunities to boost their skills outside their 9 to 5 jobs. Sometimes an … [Read more...]
How to Bust Through Gender Bias in the Workplace: Tools for Change
No matter where you are in your career, you’re aware of the challenges many women face as they try to advance their career into senior management. That’s why this initiative, which asks companies to sign a pledge to … [Read more...]
3 ways to coach your team to new heights (from someone who spent her career studying teams)
Can you count on your team? If you’ve got any hesitation, you might want to listen to a woman who’s spent her career studying teams. “One of the clearest signs of an experienced leader is the attention she pays to her people … [Read more...]
How Does She Do It? Time Management Secrets from Top Leaders
Are you drowning in email and stuck in back-to-back meetings? Are you not as productive as you could be? The secret to getting more done in less time is being more strategic about your work hours, says time management expert … [Read more...]
Use your head – literally! 4 head gestures every leader needs
When it comes to body language, there are two qualities people look for in a leader: warm (qualities like liability, caring and empathy) and authority (characteristics like power, status and credibility). … [Read more...]
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