With year-end deadlines, annual strategic planning and the holiday season thrown in, it's the most stressful time of the year. And if your people were already stressed it might turn into full-on burnout. Employee … [Read more...]
Communication
When Someone Says, ‘I’ve Been Sexually Harassed’: What to Do Next
Think about this … Someone on your team comes to you with a sexual harassment complaint. Do you know how to handle it? Most women leaders get it. Many have either been sexual harassed themselves or know women who have … [Read more...]
The Silent Language of Leaders: Are you sending the right signals?
As a leader, you’re always on display. That’s why it’s important to know what non-verbal signals you’re sending. Your body language – posture, arm gestures, facial expressions, etc. – speaks volumes to your employees and … [Read more...]
Ignoring Them Won’t Work … Embrace your office ‘misfits’ (and make them work for you)
You can turn disruptive employees into assets. When bad behavior’s ignored, it doesn’t go away. A problem with a challenging employee can take its toll on you – and drag down your team. These people “rob you and the … [Read more...]
Using ‘relationship currency’ to get ahead – why women are the best ‘bankers’
Would you use your name and hard-earned influence to back somebody that you don’t know? Probably not. Now, if you had a colleague that you had successfully collaborated with previously, you would probably be more likely to … [Read more...]
6 Tools for Difficult Conversations
Perhaps a tragedy struck. Bad news needs to be shared. An uncomfortable question must be answered. And the unfortunate truth is, women leaders can’t easily or fully prepare for difficult and delicate situations like … [Read more...]
This Is Why Your Best Talent Keeps Leaving
Employee engagement matters now more than ever. Companies with engaged employees outperform those without by 202%, says Business 2 Community. … [Read more...]
Creating a Thriving Culture Through Civility: 3 Steps
Why does civility in the workplace matter? For one, because not having it is so costly, said Christine Porah, professor at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business, at the 2017 PA Conference for Women. … [Read more...]
Negotiation Lessons from Women in NFL’s Top Offices
Most women you see on an NFL Sunday are sidelined in cheerleading uniforms. But behind the scenes – and in the front offices – of many NFL organizations are powerful women leaders who know how to negotiate with the best of … [Read more...]
5 Speaking Habits That Will Help Your Career
Women leaders can pick the right words at the right time to deliver a compelling message - and still botch it. How? We sometimes forget the worst speaking habits and let them slip back into our message. … [Read more...]
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