Marcia

Why Am I So Lonely with Friends?

At this time of year it's not unusual for all of us - even those surrounded with family and friends - to feel a little disconnected and even lonely in the middle of the bustle of things. Why am I so lonely with friends? We think the way Marcia reveals her own struggle with this dynamic is helpful....

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Career Strategies Beyond “Being Nice”

If you think that "being nice" isn't necessarily a good career strategy, you're right. Putting greater value on relationships than results isn't the best approach, says recent research. However, there are alternatives to "being bitchy" and Marcia does a great job outlining all the great career...

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The #1 Rule for Effective Leadership (at Home and at Work)

Beyond the Golden and Platinum Rules, in our crazy busy world the one rule everyone should follow daily above all is, “Don’t be a jerk.” When I am frustrated, under pressure or running late, I masterfully rationalize my “jerky” behavior. I act as if my needs are more important than anyone else and...

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Working Women: Create Something New Instead of Demanding Change

The time for change feels ripe. Transformation seems to be in the air. Could this be the time for women to demand more equality in the workplace? I do feel women should demand parity in pay, recognition, and access to resources and opportunities. It's time they are more fully represented at senior...

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How to Stop Your Noisy Brain

In the past 20 years, some controversial research suggests that at any given moment, women have more activity in their brains than men. The corpus collosum that connects the right and left hemispheres of the brain is larger in women, allowing for more movement across the hemispheres. This accounts...

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The Dark Side of Confidence in Women

In the past, confidence, assertiveness, and being decisive were not typically female qualities. These traits are becoming more the norm with women, which is a good thing as it helps women to realize their potential. On the other hand, there can be too much of a good thing. Feeling overly confident...

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Can You Be Powerful?

What does it mean to be a powerful woman? Do we have to be aggressive and domineering, exerting power over others to drive success? Or if you favor collaboration, can you transform the meaning of power? There are two steps to consider when determining how you can be powerful if you desire to be....

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When Women Talk About Themselves, They Earn More

In a recent survey of working adults conducted by Accenture, 68 percent of the women thought it took hard work and long hours to advance in a company. The result often leaves women feeling burned out, and in some cases, they don't even choose to move up the ladder. Yet the study also found that...

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Women, Want to Be Promoted? Talk About Yourself

In a recent survey of working adults conducted by Accenture, 68 percent of the women thought it took hard work and long hours to advance in a company. The result often leaves women feeling burned out and resentful for the lack of appreciation for their efforts. In reality, people don't advance...

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