By: Carrie Rich Every few days, my tech-savvy father sends me a simple reminder via text — an image, a saying, a blessing or a piece of wisdom to remind me about what’s important in life. The other day, he sent me this powerful quote from Bryant McGill: “You have to accept that you’ll never be...
TODAY! Join Dana Theus of InPowerWomen.com and Mary Schaefer HR guru and writer for CIO.com for a free ranging conversation on leadership in the modern organization. Here is some of what we'll discuss: A free-range discussion of leadership challenges in the modern organization The Importance of...
An 18 year old woman wants to “bring humanity to business” but doesn’t know how. More than 35 years later, and despite having no role models, she still hasn’t surrendered her values. Brigitte Baumann was told that a CEO must simply look after the bottom line. That’s all. Go Beyond is born; an...
By: Kaitlin Rattigan Just as women and girls are expected to follow ridiculous, degrading and constricting ideas of what it means to be feminine men and boys face, albeit different, but just as restricting expectations for what it means to be masculine. So, let’s talk about it. Miss...
By: Tammy Leigh Kahn Sometimes you can’t help but think of mistakes you’ve made, but here’s why you should let go of the past and make room for the present. As entrepreneurs, we all swing for the fences. Sometimes we hit a grand slam, sometimes it’s a single or a double, and sometimes, we strike...
By: Katerina Sokou Could getting more women in the workforce be the key to a stronger and more stable global economy? Some leading thinkers, including at the International Monetary Fund, argue exactly that. “Growth is the lens through which we view the issue of female labor force participation, as...
By Victoria Pynchon In recent days, it’s been suggested to me (the generic woman) that I find a way to strengthen my voice(Executive Presence); jettison my womanly emotions in the workplace (don’t cry!); eliminate question marks and exclamation points from my email communications (??!!???); act...
When you're looking at success and wondering how to bring it into your life, remember the simple lessons of failure; don't give up and excel at what matters most. Then, you will inevitably win. - InPower Editors By: Randy Rayess In today’s saturated market, what makes a business stand out and...
By: Peter Voogd By applying the power of leverage to business, you can (with less effort) accomplish a lot more. Without it, you increase your risk of burnout and frustration, and limit your rewards. Put simply, leverage is all about multiplying gains and making money work for you. In this...
We think of women as the primary drivers behind the giving and charity sectors, but it's not necessarily so from a leadership point of view. Thanks to Kaitlin for reminding us that the women doing some of the most important work in the world should be celebrated. - InPower Editors By: Kaitlin...
