Endings are normal, natural and inevitable. Here’s a way to view your leadership efficacy – do you fight the natural end of things or take advantage of their momentum to create a new beginning? Everything has a beginning, middle and end. Sometimes these cycles are so long we forget that they will...
People talk a lot about thought leadership, and we believe it’s a powerful success strategy available to women. But let’s get real, most of us don’t feel comfortable putting our big ideas out there because we’re don’t like to get negative feedback. We like how Dana takes this subject on, showing...
Why are women so good for business? Reason Number 4: We’re good investors. In the ongoing hunt for insights to understand The Woman Effect Manifesta, I’ve discovered that the Return on Women (WOR) is really high! - I've been delighted to discover that women have excellent investment instincts!...
Have you ever explored the power of permission – for yourself? For your staff? For your family? We accept things – rules, goals and boundaries – as though they are real and then they become real until we give ourselves and others permission to change them. Everyone believes things are true that...
Sometimes leadership seems like a mystery. We know “command and control” rarely works to motivate people, and even more rarely allows women to lead authentically. We like this insight from Dana to help you round out your leadership style. – InPower Editors I recently had the chance to talk to a...
“The shortest distance between two points is under construction.” Leo Aikman Getting from A to B always seems so simple until you encounter the devil in the details. We learn in B school that profits come from high demand, meeting customer needs, low costs, effective sales and flawless...
Earlier this year when my youngest son graduated high school I celebrated with a blog post about motherhood and what I’ve learned about leadership by being a parent. Readers had a lively discussion on the post (when I posted it on Smartblog on Leadership) and several asked me to address some other...
This guest post from Laurie Erdman reminds us that even though we are often encouraged to play small and create a work environment where I staffs can play small too, this helps nobody. It takes courage to play big. Where can you play bigger than you do today? ~Dana Much is written about why fast...
Happiness isn’t just about laughing. Science is telling us amazing things about what lies in our world and in ourselves. And the stuff inside us is sometimes so “duh” you just have to trust your instincts. According to preeminent thought leader, Dr. Martin Seligman, psychology is just now...
I recently had the pleasure to interview Ester Nicholson, a professional singer and addiction survivor. It became clear to me in our exchange that there are many kinds of “addiction” and that Ester’s wisdom applies just as well to those of us who are addicted to overwork and stress as to more...
Gaining Power In Your Career: A Guide to Getting Promoted at Every Level
October 2024 Leadership Development Carnival
Breaking the Mold: Thriving as Women in the Workplace Built for Men
Unlocking Potential: How the Right Coach for Executives Can Transform Your Leadership Skil…
The Psychology of Goal-Setting Success
