Some of these treasures may be items in your homes. Some of these treasures may be the family members and/or close friends that you cherish. There is no doubt that there are material items and people that we associate with that enrich our lives. However, the treasures that I want to focus on in this
Everyone has a story to tell. Women leaders are no different. So women, here’s important advice: own your story and tell it well. It can be challenging for some women to be the protagonist of their own tale. It seems that many women tend to talk about themselves only when it’s about them helping someone
The need for formal mentoring programs in today’s organizations is becoming more pronounced. To be successful in today’s ever-changing business environment, companies must constantly evolve. Research indicates that having a diverse workforce produces greater innovation and boosts the bottom line. Such diversity includes women, yet many women find it difficult to move into leadership roles.
We know that women business leaders are changing their perspectives about trying to have it all. Are they still trying to be a Superwoman where they hold down a successful job, take care of home and family, and still have time to volunteer in community activities? The answer from our research is a modified “yes.”
There is much talk about expanding gender equality in the workplace, but the more relevant discussion should focus on expanding gender equity in the workforce. What’s the difference between equality and equity? When we speak of equality, we are assuming that everyone starts with the same abilities and encounters the same barriers. Such an assumption
We have been conducting interviews with successful women entrepreneurs over the last few months. We were trying to determine what practices they employ to build their success. Why do they succeed when others fail? As business development strategists, what advice should we give our clients who are embarking on new entrepreneurial adventures? After interviewing over
Transitions in our personal and professional lives are inevitable, challenging, and stressful. Whether we are choosing to make a change – or if change is being thrust upon us – we can either resist or embrace the experience. When maximized and leveraged appropriately, transitions are strategic opportunities to exploit our best developed skills, knowledge and
Is it possible to control worrying? For some, the answer may be “Yes,” but for many others, the ability to stop worrying is a constant challenge. We often worry about our work situations, financial conditions, or family events. We may worry about upcoming situations. So, our minds may wander and distract us from staying focused
