What's the difference between a Manager and a Leader? We are often told it has something to do with what you do (or don't) that makes you a leader. Mary Schaefer suggests it has more to do with how you treat your employees. Great read for leaders at all levels! - InPower Editors As an employee,...
It's the end of the year! If you're like us you're tempted to run around in circles just trying to get it all done. Dana gives us a reminder—and tools—to bring a more intentional close to 2014. —InPower Editors Think it’s too early to plan 2015? Nope! Now’s the best time. Plan ahead. But don’t...
It often surprises my executive coaching clients how important their emotions are to their workplace success. Most of us have been trained to keep our emotions out of the office, so we let lag an ongoing investment in our Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Part of the problem is that investing in...
Does someone with leadership presence always make a good leader? Can someone without presence lead effectively? Many career gurus will say leadership presence is essential to becoming a good, and ladder-climbing, leader. In my experience, however, many good leaders get ahead with only a mild...
Of all the ways to improve your business, have you considered adding creativity to the mix? As Bill Moyer says, “Creativity is piercing the mundane to find the marvelous.” As an artist turned entrepreneur, I know that creativity has helped me find the marvelous, the innovative and the...
It’s Thanksgiving in the States. We want to thank all our writers, staff and followers for making InPowerWomen.com a “go-to” site for women’s leadership and empowerment. Take our deep thanks to your day. No go eat! – InPower Editors
Is your life crazy? Do you find yourself reacting and saying things you wish you hadn't to people you love? Emily has some wise words for you if you said "yes." And if you didn't, send them to someone who needs to hear them! - InPower Editors The other day I was having dinner at a friend’s house....
Details! Details! Sometimes rising in the ranks - to work with leaders and BE a leader - is a fine balance between understanding details and letting them go. Mary helps us walk this line by looking at world-class leaders, and at herself. - InPower Editors [Tweet "Details matter. It’s worth waiting...
No more midlife crisis! In Power Women's series, "Finding Purpose in Your Fabulous 40's" will get you unstuck and loving life. In this second video, Carin Rockind, founder of #ThisIs40, the movement for women to feel free and fabulous, unveils her 4 step process to live your unique purpose. It all...
Sometimes we feel yanked around by our work—our life—or both. We can’t get on top of the pile. We can’t even stop to catch our breath. The list of stuff we’re not doing crushes the list of stuff we’ve accomplished. We can’t breathe and feel helpless and out of control. All this means is that we’ve...
