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The Risk of Self-Effacement? “Self-Erasement” – Do’s & Don’ts
Leaders are often told to be "humble," but this can actually work against women who are trying to get into leadership. Why? Not because humility isn't a virtue, but because some women use it to mask a lack of confidence and virtually disappear as a result. Think of...
Dear Dana Workplace Advice: New To the Team And Dealing With Workplace Bullying By A Colleague
Welcome to “Dear Dana”, our Friday column to give you workplace advice and coaching. Please write in and tell me about a frustration you’re facing at the office and I’ll publish my answer in an upcoming column. I can’t wait to hear from you! In this week's post we'll...
Leadership Test: Integrity During The Holidays
Lessons for leadership. The holidays are a stressful time for all of us, when we struggle with work-life balance (or not) and work to serve our business and our families with equal gusto, too often at the expense of ourselves. This month when things are so crazy, I’m...
How to Answer: “What is your greatest accomplishment?” in Your Job Search
There you are staring at your computer screen. It’s one hour before the deadline to apply for your dream job and you’re facing that dreaded question on the job application. “What is your greatest accomplishment?” Argh! You turn to your resume to cut-paste the answer...
Learn to Rock the Boat
Women are often caught in the paradox of wanting to "play nice" and the need not to "rock the boat." It can feel like a no-win scenario but Henna reminds us that the path out of this paradox is authenticity. - InPower Editors How many times have you stopped to...
Define ‘Authentic’ At Work
We love it when smart thinkers challenge buzzwords, which is why we love Laurie’s post this week as she endeavors to define Authentic behavior in the workplace and explore the deeper meanings of this important idea. After reading the post, take a moment and think...
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Women, Leadership and Improved Success
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),...
How To Not Be “That” Manager
What's the difference between a Manager and a Leader? We are often told it has something to do with what you do (or don't) that makes you a leader. Mary Schaefer suggests it has more to do with how you treat your employees. Great read for leaders at all levels! -...
Decoding Leadership Presence: 3 Steps to Confidence
Does someone with leadership presence always make a good leader? Can someone without presence lead effectively? Many career gurus will say leadership presence is essential to becoming a good, and ladder-climbing, leader. In my experience, however, many good leaders...
Women in Leadership
The Myth of Hard Work: Maybe You’re Really Not Enough
I’m a positive person and the recent election in the U.S. has dealt my positivity a serious blow. But I will do my best to turn it into a lesson we can all learn from. A week ago the world watched as a highly qualified Wellesley and Yale educated public servant, with...
Women Leaders: Communicate With Grit And Grace
“I know what I want to say, but HOW do I say it without getting ignored or killed?” In my experience as an executive coach, this question stymies women leaders as much as any other issue. Why? Because organizations often require women to operate within a painfully...
The Leadership Effect
What if everyone woke up one day and decided to lead from inside their power? We all can. All you have to do is set your intention. And do it.
Watch this great video more for inspiration on your journey.
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How to Overcome the Imposter Syndrome: Make it Your Best Friend
Mary finally received her promotion! After years of positioning herself and working on her personal brand she finally achieved her goal and had been put in charge of a product division for a major manufacturer. Predictably, our first executive coaching call in her new...
Executive Presence for Women: What does it even mean?
Discussions about how women can rise to the top have traditionally focused on discriminatory dynamics. And there are many of those dynamics to discuss, but that’s not all there is to it. In addition to navigating unconscious bias, harassment and discrimination, women...
How to Use Career Intention to Have Your Best Year Ever
When I was 28, I discovered that my favorite day of the year was New Year’s Day. And every year since I’ve had my best year ever. As a habit, I don’t overindulge in party mode on the Eve so the Day is mine to do with as I please. Especially before we all carried a...
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