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 about what is most authentic about...
Commentary
The Reoccurring Theme of Entitlement
Recently, I've attended two different events about women in the media. The first was Her Girl Friday's "Throw Like a Girl: Pitching the Hell Out of Your Stories." The other was the New America Foundation's panel, "Navigating the Pink Ghetto." Both looked closely at the gender disparity in the...
No One Likes Me” – Really?
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...
Claim Credit For ‘Your’ Work
by: Tanvi Gautam Climbing the corporate ladder is a competitive affair—just as competitive as football, basketball, swimming, or whatever your favorite sport may be. Just like in the world of sport, the key to winning is to make the most of your opportunities and to avoid mistakes. That’s why the...
10 Biggest LinkedIn Mistakes Most of Us Make
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!...
End Your Relationship With Dignity
Long-term relationships and marriages end and part ways for many reasons. Rarely do they end for no reason. If the reasons are not clear and understood by both parties, including the one choosing to leave, grudges and guilt will destroy good memories. The bad breakup could end up as baggage...
Leadership Haiku: Why Do They Follow You?
By: Mary Schaefer “I see you ahead of me. You see me behind. Where are we going today?” Whether you subscribe to the notion of leaders having “followers” or not, let’s consider this: What do others trust your leadership, i.e. why do they literally follow your lead? Someone has to be first. ...
The Four Pillars of True Power
What are the Pillars of Power? Last year, a company hired me to present “Leading With Grit & Grace” to its senior women executives. When the sponsor asked me to describe the content of the presentation, I said, “It’s about how women can wield their true power and influence more effectively.”...
Michelle Obama to Ellen Sturtz: Assertive or Aggressive?
From the Huffington Post today: “President Barack Obama may have a problem with confrontation, but First Lady Michelle Obama certainly does not. Ellen Sturtz, 56, a lesbian activist protesting President Obama’s delay in signing an anti-discrimination executive order, paid $500…at a private...
Five Steps to Start A Mentoring Circle
Did you know that according to this 2011 Linked In survey of 1,000 women professionals, while 80% said having a mentor was important, only 20% actually had a mentor? In my work as an executive coach and speaker, I notice how easy it is for many women to second-guess ourselves. We tend to focus...