Why is purpose so important and why is it so important to women in our 40's? Carin's video series gives us great insight into this important question. Today's installment concludes the series. Tune into InPowerWomen.com next Wed (10/29/14) for a video interview with Dana & Carin. Feel free to...
Career Development
Tips for WorkLife Blending [VIDEO]
No matter how much “flexibility” we get in our office, we all struggle to get it all done in our worklife. This cross generational video discussion takes a look at the realities of worklife “blending” from the employee’s and employer’s point of view, and gives us all some tips. Join the...
Appreciation: One Small Action with a Big Effect
Do you take your soul to work? Do you lead your team with it? Birute reminds us as leaders how important it is for each of us to help create a soulful—instead of soulless—workplace. - InPower Editors A 2013 Gallop poll found that a stunning 70 percent of Americans hate their job, often because of...
5 Steps to Getting Back In Control
We all have those times where we feel out of control and overwhelmed. Instead of getting upset about it, and even more anxious, Dana reminds us that some simple lessons we learned as a kid can help us get back on top of our schedule and—more importantly—our energy. – InPower Editors Sometimes we...
Leadership Strategies: Leading From the Middle
Traditional leadership paradigms are pretty “top down,” but as modern leadership gurus help us see that such hierarchical decision-making structures are reaching their limits, it’s time to start exploring ways that employees can lead from the middle. Conveniently for those who want to rise in the...
Gratitude – A Gift to Build Teams into a Community of Possibility
We tend to think of gratitude as a personal and spiritual practice, not something that belongs at the office. Mary sets us straight and shows us how important being grateful - often and audibly - is to leading collaboratively. Thanks, Mary! - InPower Editors It was day 2 of helping my friend,...
3 Steps to Feeling Confident
What does an etiquette expert say when you ask her to talk about inner power? Kara Ronin gives us the answer. We love how Karen ties together inner power with outer presence. - InPower Editors Did you know that confidence isn't something you're born with? Shocking revelation—I know. In today's...
3 Tips On Making Mistakes (Goof Ups Aren’t So Bad Once You Get To Know Them)
Perfection is overrated. As a matter of fact, it isn't possible, so learning to accept, learn from and deal with our mistakes is critical. We love how Christy shows how humor is one of many strategies to handle it when you goof up. Making mistakes is an inevitable part of life. Learn how to use...
Sales Skills Help You Reach Your Personal Best
Think you don't have any sales skills? Think you don't need them? You do! Kathryn deconstructs the most important sales skills and shows you how to develop your ability to get buy-in. What can you do to develop your sales skills this week? - InPower Editors There’s a saleswoman inside all of us...
How To Stop Negative Self Talk
When's the last time you tuned into the self talk running in the background of your thoughts? The one that's telling you that you're great - or not? It can feel like an impossible thing to try to reprogram that voice, but you can and unless you're constantly telling yourself you're awesome, you...