What key skill should every senior executive (and anyone aspiring to be one someday) master? The art of listening. John helps us understand why this is so important. How can you improve your listening skills this week? (We all can!) - InPower Editors Several people asked me recently what the most...
What leadership lessons do you wish you'd known earlier in your career? Which ones would you like to learn the easy way instead of the hard way? Recent studies have revealed something that many savvy women have known all along: women are good for business. With so many women-run startups...
By Shira Harrington Do you know the feeling when you’ve had a big “win” at work? When you’ve served with your whole heart doing something you love? It’s pretty exhilarating, right? That feeling doesn’t have to be fleeting. It’s possible to capture it every day when follow your passion and work for...
By: Patricia Hughes Organizations are experiencing another perfect storm in recruiting and hiring. A combination of decreasing employee engagement, increasing turnover and fewer skilled candidates available, is making it tough for companies to get the right resources. Given these challenges to...
When Stress Can Actually Be a Good Thing “I’m so stressed!”“This is so stressful!”“I don’t need stress in my life right now!” These commonly heard phrases all point to the idea that stress (and the difficult people who cause it) is something negative that needs to be eradicated from your life....
By Jessica Thiefels Networking can be hard, nervewracking, expensive and time-consuming. It can also afford you otherwise unavailable job opportunities and ultimately provide you with the tools you need to find success and stand out in your field. Especially as we head into the New Year, when...
By Anna Williams Women in today’s economy have more options than ever before, comprising almost 47 percent of the U.S. workforce. Among mothers with children under age 18, over 70 percent are employed. Women are more likely than men to earn a bachelor’s degree before age 30. But what are good...
By: Anna Williams Last week in part 1 of our working mother advice mini-series, we talked about the challenge of juggling work, kids at home at the end of summer, and back-to-school prep all in the busy month of August. Here are a few more thoughts on getting ready for the new school year and...
In the U.S. labor force today, women comprise 47% of workers. Among mothers with children younger than 18, more than 75% have full-time careers. Being a working mom may be the norm nowadays, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy or stress-free, especially during seasons of transition, like the...
By: Suzanne Wisse - Huiskes As a startup mentor of accelerator programs in developing countries, I am a mentor to some exceptional female entrepreneurs, women leaders who make a huge impact on their community no matter the circumstances. I’ve seen entrepreneurs start great businesses in the...
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
How to be Feminine, Ambitious and Successful: Navigating the Gender Gap in Workplace Ambit…
