Research tells us that women are good for business, but sometimes we forget why this is. John reminds us in terms we can all relate to! - InPower Editors Earlier this month, I had the privilege of facilitating a webcast for the Association of Talent Development (ATD), which is the world’s largest...
Women are often credited with high emotional intelligence, but "EQ" is accessible to all of us, and it's not just about being able to read other people! Emotional intelligence is also about being able to manage our own emotions and the energy associated with them. John gives us great insight into...
We all know that if we leave the workforce - to care for children or aging parents - re-entry will be tough. John's review of an inspiring and informative talk given by someone who's learned this firsthand, Susan Smith Blakey, holds nuggets of gold advice for lawyers (Susan's profession) and many...
Women and men both find confidence a key success skill, and we all find it challenging to muster up sometimes too! We really like John's practical advice for finding your inner confidence and hope you do too! - InPower Editors A number of people I’ve worked with have told me that they struggle...
Sometimes you get what you ask for, and when it's a promotion to management, that can be quite a shock. "Now what?" you might say. John has some great advice for a new manager, and an experienced one as well. He says, "I hope these ideas are helpful for those of you who are new in your role as a...
I had the good fortune to have a wonderful conversation with my friend, Meg Mannion, sitting on our front porch this week up in Charlevoix, Michigan. Meg has an important position with CBL & Associates Properties, a N.Y. Stock Exchange real estate investment trust and a major owner of regional...
Want to sustain outstanding results in business? Then leadership must build a culture and environment where both women and men will thrive. The demand is right around the corner and the Millennials will expect it for young men are used to working with women as equals. Today’s college...
It's sad that the glass ceiling still exists. Even though there has been progress, we still have a long way to go regarding women enjoying equality in important leadership positions and compensation. Far too few capable women are offered positions with the responsibilities and influence they have...
I have written a great deal about the all-important topic of leadership in Corporate America, specifically claiming that we are doing our companies and their people an injustice by having predominantly male senior management. In general, men and women have different leadership strengths. Some...
Anne-Marie Slaughter’s article in the Atlantic, Why Women Can’t Have it All, has reignited crucial issues of advancement and balance that women continue to face in the workplace. As a male executive in business for over forty years, I have worked with many women who have consistently performed at...
