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24/7 Employee Development – Facilitating Professional and Personal Growth
According to the Harvard Business Review article, “The Neuroscience of Trust” leaders intuitively understand that a lack of employee engagement is detrimental to achieving business objectives. But they’re often stymied for ways to address this problem. The author...
Reframing the Quest to “Have it All” – The Case for Worklife Equity
How did we get here? Who’s silly idea was it to “have it all?” in the first place? My mother’s generation didn’t “have it all” – or even half. Married women in my mother’s and grandmother’s generation were locked in the domestic ivory tower as queens of their...
The Perils of “Easy” Consensus: Leaders, Do Your Job
Throughout my career I’ve had experiences with government, nonprofit and corporate cultures, and I’ve noticed a leadership pattern in all three that leaders can learn from. Consensus means different things to different people. Be brave. Do Your Job. Don’t take the...
Speak Your Truth To Power – High Risk/High Reward
Almost half of respondents from a recent survey (48%) say they withhold their truth more than 25% of the time. Why? Because 82% say they’ve been penalized in the past for speaking up, being pushed aside, minimized and even losing their jobs. When I asked this question in discussion forums and in the survey, some of the emotions were raw. People feel that their integrity is at stake when something important is on the line and most (76%) feel regret when they decide to bite their tongues. But there’s a silver lining here if you want to advance your career and feel like you’re taking your whole self to the office every day (i.e., most of us) – 72% said that speaking truth to power actually got them ahead! You can learn to negotiate this professional development minefield to help advance your career and maintain your integrity at the same time. Read the full post for more stats and insights. Download the survey results free and register for the new eCourse, Speak Your Truth to Power.
What You & An Air Force General Have in Common – The Path To Leadership
When I first met Lieutenant General Judith Fedder, I was immediately struck by her poise and presence. Then I noticed the three stars on her shoulder and wanted to know about her experience with power and leadership as one of the most senior ranking women in the...
6 Communication Tips to “Bring People with You”
How many times have you had a conversation with a colleague who carries on about a topic and you never get to say a word – nevermind ask a question? One-sided conversations can get tedious – quickly. And I’m sure if you have experienced this, you hide from the person...
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[INFOGRAPHIC] The Top Cities for Female Entrepreneurs
The number of female entrepreneurs is on the rise and (thanks in part to Lean In) so is their optimism about growth opportunities for their business. Where are the best cities in America for female small business owners to thrive, and what are the best ways to get to...
Female Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Business Success
By: Lee Washington Being an entrepreneur is all about empowering yourself to create a business that's right for you. It's about facing up and rising to different challenges, overcoming the day-to-day demands, learning and planning for the future. In a new campaign...
Activating The Hidden Face of Workforce Diversity
If you write a leadership blog you know the challenge of dredging the stock photo sites for perfectly politically correct photos of happy business women and men sporting every hue of skin color from creamy white to chocolate brown. If you actually run a business, you...
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9 Ways Daily Mindfulness Will Help You Succeed
By: Prerna Gupta When life seems overwhelming, it's the simplest of strategies that can save us. This young woman reminds us what simple things can create mindfulness and peace even in a busy life. - InPower Editors Many of us are drawn to the peace and happiness...
To Reach Your Highest Potential, Start From Your Strengths
Do you lead from your strengths or weaknesses? We all need to get better, but we're more successful in doing so if we start from what we're best at. What are you best at? - InPower Editors Recently, I reread a wonderful book called Unique Ability: Creating The Life...
How Loneliness Can Sabotage Your Success
Success doesn't always come hand-in-hand with happiness and emotional connectedness. As your star rises, make sure your constellation shines bright. - InPower Editors Lisa is a successful manager in her 40’s working for a large corporation. Lately, she is more...
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