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...]
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...]
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...]
Managing Millennials: Winning Over the Next Generation of Leaders
Managers, mind your millennials. The so-called “trophy generation” may present some challenges, but these tech-savvy employees have a lot to offer and are fiercely loyal, once you fully engage them. Millennials are … [Read more...]
To Fight Unconscious Bias, We’ve Got To Recognize It
In our slow-but-steady march to the board rooms, corner offices and C-suites of companies both large and not-so-large, we’ve definitely come a long way. But currently, women’s achievements in advancement may be holding too … [Read more...]
The Keys to Handling Criticism Like a Pro
We’ve all heard people say—especially fellow women leaders we respect—that they “welcome criticism.” Of course, this is often stated prior to the actual delivery of said criticism. Let’s be honest: We don’t really love … [Read more...]
‘Sage’ Career Advice Women Need to Retire NOW
What’s the worst career advice you ever received? If nothing comes to mind, it might be because that advice was initially packaged as “good” career advice. And you realize now you were much better off ignoring it. We’ve … [Read more...]
Leadership Lessons From the FBI: How Resilient Are You?
We all know that resilience is a key indicator of success. Take it from a former FBI agent---when your life is on the line, adapting to setbacks, possible failures and imminent danger, you have to learn to be … [Read more...]
Grace Under Pressure: 8 Critical Steps to Leading In a Crisis
A corporate shake-up. A personnel issue that exploded. Just-announced layoffs. A hit to the company’s brand. Whatever the situation, it’s caused a crisis—and you’ve been chosen to help fix it. Successful women managers … [Read more...]
Equal Pay—Does the Age (of Your Career) Matter?
Recently, you might have seen news that would normally be fodder for Variety become a focus on CNNMoney: Actress Robin Wright, who stars in Netflix’s “House of Cards,” demanded producers make her salary-per-episode equal to … [Read more...]
