Quick guess: What are three of the hardest words for any successful woman to say? Is your first thought, “I don’t know?” If so, you’d be right on the money! But “I don’t know” (and its cousin, “I’m not sure”) are really … [Read more...]
No More Gaps: Inspiring Different Generations to Work Together
Overseeing a large group of employees can be a challenge to even the most seasoned managers. Women leaders in particular tend to pay close attention to how our employees operate on more personal levels. Since women are more … [Read more...]
Stop, Drop and Roll: Put Those Stress Fires Out (Without Getting Burned)
We are organized, punctual and efficient—most of the time. We are great at prioritizing and masterful schedulers. Despite all this, stress happens. Even personal situations such as illness, family needs, moving or prepping … [Read more...]
Consult Your Inner Diplomat to Resolve Workplace Conflict
If there’s one common thing that frustrates women leaders, it’s coping with on-the-job conflict. You aim to keep your department or workplace free of drama, bickering and insubordination. But inevitably, petty encounters and … [Read more...]
Take The Detour to Success: Avoid These 6 Confidence Killers
“Fortune [favors] the bold, and you’ll never know what you’re capable of if you don’t try.” --- Sheryl Sandberg We women leaders hear it often, and many of us say it often: Accentuate the positive! Play off your strengths! … [Read more...]
Could You Be Too Flexible? 3 Ways to Tell
What’s the highest compliment someone could pay you about your leadership style? Would it be that you’re confident? Hard-charging? A good listener? How about: you’re flexible? Most of us consider it good news if an employee … [Read more...]
Fight Negative Energy (Before It Fights You): 6 Key Ways
Negative energy can take over fast if we’re not paying attention. And once it has a grip, it’s that much harder to break. It might not be outright bullying or shouting matches. Nevertheless, you might sense that misery has … [Read more...]
International Women’s Day: Be ‘Bold For Change’ Right at Home
Considering some of the events of recent months both politically and socially, you can bet that International Women’s Day (today, March 8) will be celebrated both here and abroad with even more focus and interest. On a … [Read more...]
Are You Coaching, or Fixing? Let Employees Solve Their Problems
Ever look up at the end of the week and think, Where’d all that time go?? I worked over 40 hours and I still have things left undone! Forget checking your calendar--yes, everything you needed to do was on there. What wasn’t … [Read more...]
5 Behaviors That Could Be Stalling Your Career
We all have a few work habits we’re not proud of. Who hasn’t devised a sneaky way to avoid boring meetings? Or told someone you’ll “get right back to them” then calling when you’re sure you can leave voice mail? Some … [Read more...]
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