Last year Northwestern University put out some discouraging research that confirmed what most of us know about leadership stereotypes – they’re male. There are other studies that say actual women – not stereotypes - are often viewed as very good leaders. But the stories we tell are filled with...
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The Dark Side of Confidence in Women
In the past, confidence, assertiveness, and being decisive were not typically female qualities. These traits are becoming more the norm with women, which is a good thing as it helps women to realize their potential. On the other hand, there can be too much of a good thing. Feeling overly confident...
Can You Be Powerful?
What does it mean to be a powerful woman? Do we have to be aggressive and domineering, exerting power over others to drive success? Or if you favor collaboration, can you transform the meaning of power? There are two steps to consider when determining how you can be powerful if you desire to be....
When Women Talk About Themselves, They Earn More
In a recent survey of working adults conducted by Accenture, 68 percent of the women thought it took hard work and long hours to advance in a company. The result often leaves women feeling burned out, and in some cases, they don't even choose to move up the ladder. Yet the study also found that...
Create More Time in Your Day by Answering These 5 Questions
As a busy woman who works with busy professionals, I often hear this question: “How can I get more time in my day?” With busyness and disconnection at an all time high, these five questions will help you assess what changes you can make to create more time in your day and reconnect with what...
Authenticity: Natural Stress Reduction
I’ve been delving deeply into the subject of authenticity lately as I launch my eSeminar on the power of your Authentic Leadership Style, and I’m beginning to see even more power in authenticity than I’d previously really focused on – including the way in which it can help you create space in your...
Research Says: Recession Equals More Mr. Moms
Study: Recession and It's Aftermath Create More Mr. Moms (Wall Street Journal, 2011) Finding: Working Dad's are transitioning into Mr. Moms in the aftermath of recent recessions, and are allowing their working wives to carry the economic burden. InPower Insight: Embrace the shift of women working...
Presence: You Can’t Fake It (Book Review)
When someone you have worked with, known as a friend, colleague and thought leader writes a book – you buy the book and read it. And then you tell the world about it. That’s what I’m doing with Kristi Hedges and her new book, The Power of Presence: Unlock Your Potential To Influence And Engage...
7 Simple Resilience Strategies for Busy, Complicated Lives
Recently, I’ve seen the term “resilience” applied to everything from real estate, to the economy, sports, current events, business, and more. Resilience is a popular buzzword, but what really is resilience? Most people are able to define it as the ability to bounce back from adversity, but few...
Research Says: Women Are The World’s Most Powerful Demographic
Study: Women of Tomorrow: U.S. Multicultural Insights (Neilson Consultants, 2012) Finding: U.S. women are optimistic, expect to be earning a greater percentage of their household income in the future and feel in control of their household spending. InPower Insight: Regardless of what you believe...