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...]
Knowing When—and When NOT—to Negotiate
We’ve all heard the expression, “Never start a war you can’t win.” Or on a more practical level: “Pick your battles.” Which, it turns out, is something successful women do to our advantage most of the time. Women are … [Read more...]
Stop the Bleeding: The 4 Key Steps to Owning a Mistake
An inadvertent insult. A well-intentioned (but wrong) comment. A simple misunderstanding. We all make mistakes that can at first seem small, but can blow up if not addressed. What sets good leaders above the rest is our … [Read more...]
Inside the C-Suite: Meet Marillyn Hewson, CEO, Lockheed Martin
Growing up in Kansas with a dad who worked at Fort Riley army base and a mom who was an army nurse during World War II, Marillyn Hewson felt right at home when she interviewed at Lockheed Martin, one the country’s biggest … [Read more...]
3 Approaches To Step Up Your Managerial Game in 2017
Teachers will tell you that while it’s great to be well-liked by students, you have to be careful you aren’t too well-liked. If you are, that probably means you’re heaps of fun in the classroom and a marshmallow when it … [Read more...]
Resolve to Work Smarter: Four Habits to Start in 2017
“It’s so easy to stay productive. I just consult my to-do list, start my day fresh at 6 a.m., and plow through until everything is crossed off.” … Said no busy manager ever. Truth is, no matter how dedicated we claim to … [Read more...]
When YOU’RE the New Boss: Keys to Starting on the Right Foot
It’s important to start off on the right foot with a new boss. And if you’re that new boss, it’s up to you (at least in part) to make the inroads to getting to know your team. First impressions count—but you’ve been up … [Read more...]
Inside the C-Suite: Meet Ginni Rometty, CEO, chairwoman and president of IBM
Our “Inside the C-Suite” feature highlights women who lead the nation’s top companies. We hope it will provide practical, actionable information that is empowering and inspirational. Stay tuned for upcoming posts on other top … [Read more...]
No Sweat: Channel Pressure to Face Difficult Situations
Ever feel your heart beating wildly, or blood pressure pounding in your head? Believe it or not, that’s a good thing. Women can harness pressure to spur action, prompt decisiveness and reinforce their own confidence in … [Read more...]
Top 4 bad habits great leaders don’t want to slip into
Ask yourself this: As a manager, when’s the last time you got feedback from your employees? … [Read more...]
