Career Development

3 Ways to Avoid Founder’s Syndrome

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.

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How to Ask Someone to Be Your Mentor: A Step-by-Step Guide

Key Takeaways: Organic Mentoring: Formal requests aren't always necessary; consistent seeking of advice can naturally cultivate mentoring relationships over time. Clarify Your Goals: Understand your career objectives and challenges before seeking mentorship to effectively communicate your needs to...

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How to Dress for Work: The Casual Dilemma

As we come closer to Spring, would-be graduates are starting to stream towards the workforce. One issue they always need support on: how to dress for work. Appropriate workwear is more complicated than it seems because it’s one of the most visible expressions of our personal brand. That’s why we...

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How To Reintroduce Yourself To Your Business Network

Years ago, I was a Mary Kay consultant and I was in the team of this amazing regional director, Gloria Mayfield Banks. She was - and is - a truly inspiring person and one of the biggest names in Network Marketing. I should have kicked some serious butt being in her group, but I was a half-hearted...

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The Art of Influence: Lesson 2 – Listening & Communication Skills

We hear "be a good listener" a lot, but how does listening help you develop your communication skills? How do you DO it anyway? We really enjoyed Mary's practical advice for how to lead more effectively by listening and communicating more clearly. - InPower Editors Being a great listener isn’t...

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Set Your Career Intention For the Year Ahead

Do the words “fresh start” or "intention setting" come to mind as a new school term approaches? What would a fresh start mean for you at work? At the start of the school term, students often get a list of what to pull together and how to prepare. We as adults at work need to take a look at that...

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Being Bold at Work

Many women think they are not leading, and yet they are. Why? Because they are setting their intentions, achieving them and making the world better as a result. We’d like more women to know how to be bold at work. Not to get the credit (though, you should take credit that’s due you!) but because...

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5 Steps to Taming Your Emotional Triggers

We welcome Dr. Marcia Reynolds back to the site to provide insight into ways of understanding and releasing your emotional triggers. Learn about Marcia's book, The Discomfort Zone and how to turn discomfort into a leadership asset. – InPower Editors How to Tame Your Emotional Triggers No...

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