Sheryl Sandberg contributed many valuable insights to professional women in her book, Lean In. The one that hit me most squarely was her analogy of a career as a jungle gym instead of a ladder. Truer words have never been written, and I think this is a major contribution to the discussion of...
We all know how to deal with rejection - by rejecting it! Marcia does a fabulous job of helping us understand not only why a "no one likes me" attitude can be part of our problem, and she gives practical advice for how we can stop playing this head game with ourselves! - InPower Editors When...
In a previous post about job interview tips, I outlined the findings of several research studies about advancing your career – especially for professional women in leadership who want to land a C-suite executive job. The research basically pointed up the following: If targeting a C-suite job,...
Every single one of my coaching clients face challenges with executive communications in one form or another. The most common contexts in which these issues come up include these two dimensions of personal branding and executive presence: Communicating in an executive fashion to be seen as a...
One of the most important things women can do to accelerate their career is develop authentic confidence. But it’s not always easy. Dana decodes leadership presence for women in this post based on her experience helping women adapt to a male business culture. – InPower Editors Decoding Leadership...
Do you ask for help when you need it? Why? Why not? At least as important ask asking for help is knowing when you need it, and when you don't because you can rely on your strengths. Sometimes you can ask for help to figure out whether you need it or not! Great leaders are always looking to grow....
Do you ever wonder what the "best practices" are for LinkedIn, whether you're looking for a job or not? Check out this wonderful post by Henna on common LinkedIn mistakes most of us make for some good advice. We've already done a little LinkedIn profile update after reading her suggestions!...
We KNOW we're supposed to take care of ourselves, but we also still too-often put ourselves at the end of our todo list - if not last. Andria gives us some serious reminders of the price we may pay when we don't manage our work-life to invest in ourselves. - InPower Editors You know the drill:...
If you sometimes struggle to navigate the complex world of personal and professional growth, you're not alone. And that's the point. Many others have walked the path you're on, and you can learn from their successes and mistakes. Don't go it alone. Get a mentor to guide you on your journey. In...
In entrepreneurial circles, there is a well-known trap waiting for any successful startup visionary, the Founder’s Syndrome, which has gotten many an organization’s founder fired by the board and/or their funders. No matter how smart they are, even experienced entrepreneurs rarely know all that they need to know to lead a long-term successful effort. Here are three things you can do to make sure you don’t fall prey to Founder’s Syndrome, and better yet, transform yourself in the process.
Gaining Power In Your Career: A Guide to Getting Promoted at Every Level
October 2024 Leadership Development Carnival
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The Psychology of Goal-Setting Success
