When leaders make mistakes the gravity of it seems all the greater and the stakes higher. And women leaders often hold themselves to unrealistic standards no one could live up to. With all the decisions a leader must make in … [Read more...]
About Michelle Myers
New Thinking on Who’s Bolder – Men or Women?
With men still dominating the C-suites it’s no surprise that most people think of men as being bolder and the bigger risk-takers at work. Turns out, that might not be the case after all. A new assessment conducted by Zenger … [Read more...]
Flex Work Programs: Finding a Win-Win for Women & Employers
Raising kids, caring for aging parents, and managing a career on top of it? The growing demands and expectations put on women today can be too much, leaving many women feeling stuck and that their only option is to give up … [Read more...]
Big Foot is Real and Gender Pay Gaps Don’t Exist
The existence of the gender pay gap between what men and women earn for the same work is nothing new, however the surprising results of a recent survey conducted by Glass Door certainly are. While most employees are aware … [Read more...]
Presentation Skills That Build Confidence & Credibility
Remember what it felt like to get called on to read your essay in front of the whole class? For many of us giving a presentation still feels very much like that. It can be providing a status update in a team meeting, or … [Read more...]
5 Keys to Delivering Feedback that Helps – Not Hurts
Feedback is a great way to help your employees develop, and provide them on-going guidance. But delivering feedback can be tricky, and isn’t very comfortable for many women leaders. We don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings, … [Read more...]
Leading from Off-site: You Don’t Have to be There to “Be There”
More companies today are allowing employees to work off-site to cut-costs, retain valuable employees and recruit top talent. Working remotely has its advantages and for many women leaders may be an essential part of finding … [Read more...]
Women Wanted – Building a Strong Network for Women in Your Workplace
How can you benefit from being in a women's networking group? Here's a few perspectives: "I had a great experience with GROW (Growth in Relationships and Opportunities for Women networking program). I was paired with a … [Read more...]
Work-Life Balance Isn’t a Myth: 6 Ways to Find It
As a working mom, I know all too well the pressures and guilt that go along with juggling both a career and an active family. Some days are a marathon dash of running from one meeting to the next, then home for the kids’ … [Read more...]
