For most of my professional career I have been on a mission to get both men and women in the workplace to refer to females in the workplace as “women” and not “girls.” It sounds simple, right? Guess again. Simple … [Read more...]
You Want a Mentor? Keys to Building a Lasting Relationship
There’s no question that having a mentor is a good thing. A mentor is someone who has experience, can be trusted and both encourages and supports you. Who wouldn’t want this kind of person in their life? But that leaves one … [Read more...]
What We Can Learn from Sheryl Sandberg Owning Her Mistake
Admitting you are wrong is never easy, but imagine being a well-regarded authority on the topic and doing it in a public setting. Sheryl Sandberg, a crusader in the women’s leadership movement and author of New York Times … [Read more...]
Podcast Ep. 7: Why Women Are Better Qualified to Manage Millennials with Meghan Godorov
They’re the largest generation in the workforce and the most challenging to manage by most accounts. The good news: Women are better suited to manage/oversee millennials, asserts workplace expert Meghan Godorov. In … [Read more...]
New Norm: Women Bolstering Other Women at Work
Why don’t women in the workplace help other women? Are we competing for each other’s jobs? Are we so mean-spirited that we don’t want to see other women succeed? Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo’s chair and CEO, tackles these … [Read more...]
Podcast Ep. 6: Winning In and Out of the Ring with Jodi Portner Bracho
Jodi Portner Bracho is a boxer, personal trainer and entrepreneur who knows the importance of strength, endurance and work ethic. These drive Jodi in all aspects of her life including working with clients, launching a new … [Read more...]
Role Reversal: What Happens When Men Say These Words
Have you ever heard a man in your workplace utter these phrases? I was once told to come to a meeting just to look pretty. People think I’m bossy when I have an opinion. I shouldn’t say I’m sorry but I do it all the … [Read more...]
How Experience Builds Your Credibility as an Authentic Leader
Which of these words resonates with you? Adaptability, boldness, credibility, genuine, honesty, integrity, openness, predictability, resilience and self-awareness. When the question “what does authentic leadership mean to … [Read more...]
Build Up Your Strength(s) at Work
Imagine a workplace where women are playing to their strengths and not focusing on trying to change their weaknesses. What would that world look like? People would likely be happier, more productive, more engaged and less … [Read more...]
V is for Victory: Women in the Military
Last week women were granted a major victory: All U.S. military combat positions will be open to women – with no exceptions Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced. The head of the most powerful military force in the world … [Read more...]