We talk so much about "authenticity" at work, but what does it really mean to be an authentic leader? Laurie takes us on a deep dive and shares her own experience with authenticity in today's post. - InPower Editors Authenticity is all the rage these days. Be your authentic self. Let your freak...
We often give advice to leaders, “Be bold!” Why? Here are the typical reasons for being bold that I hear: You’ll get noticed You’ll move faster forward (failing and succeeding both) You’ll get outside the box All good reasons! But here’s why I want you to be bold: you’ll develop the habit of...
Burnout isn't working for anyone in our business culture - especially not women, who so easily burn out from family + work duties. Emily raises our consciousness with this post to remind us that we have the choice. - InPower Editors Two years ago I wrote about a former boss who casually mentioned...
Sometimes people are simply annoying. Of course if they're annoying us, it's likely that we're annoying them too. Mary Schaefer gives us some good perspective on how to rise above this downward cycle! - InPower Editors “I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element… I...
There are plenty of the Debbie Downers who look at the exodus of women from the corporate ranks and see bad news. If your priority is getting women in to socially, politically and economically powerful positions, this IS bad news. But what if you just want to have a life? Be happy? Be...
Something insidious is happening in the cubicles and hallways of America’s big and midsized companies. Employees who have attained a chunk of the America dream — a steady paycheck, benefits and a rung on the upwardly mobile ladder — are risking an uncertain job market and quitting their jobs in...
We’ve heard some women point at “office politics” for why they don’t care much about getting ahead, and even some who don’t let it stop them hold their nose and deal with it. Sometimes this is an excuse and sometimes it’s not. Dana takes a hard look at what is really going on behind the “office...
How do you know when you're ready to ask for help and receive it with arms wide open. How do you know when it's time to grow into a new version of you? We think everyone experiences these growth times a bit differently and we enjoy how Mitch shares her current growth stage with us all. Welcome...
When in doubt, decide. When faced with a choice, choose. When stuck, move. Getting off the dime can be the hardest part of the day, so learn to identify the signs of being on the dime and resolve to get off it as soon as you can. There are no bad choices. Each decision simply moves us to a place...
When we start a new year, it’s tempting to list out everything we want to change, get depressed that we’ll never change and give up. Change can be hard to imagine, so focus on reframing the present. It’s a bit of a mental trick, but it can be very effective. Whether it’s the dynamic you have with...
Gaining Power In Your Career: A Guide to Getting Promoted at Every Level
October 2024 Leadership Development Carnival
Breaking the Mold: Thriving as Women in the Workplace Built for Men
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The Psychology of Goal-Setting Success
