Why attend Networking Events? BECAUSE THEY ROCK! This morning I had the pleasure of attending EWN’s Warrenville Round Table held at RR Donnelley and found myself wondering why more professional women don’t take the time to, actually “stop” what they are doing, leave their desks, attend an event like the one today at RR Donnelley. Where we learn […]
Every day we are faced with projects, meetings and deadlines that take time and energy. Many times we simply have to say “No” because literally there is no time left. Then we wonder or perhaps feel we could have done more? I have found that the best approach is to know when to, “Just say, No”. […]
Great Article in Huff Post Business titled: Women Leaders: Looking into the Elephant’s Eyes (by Jim Finkelstein, co authored by Sheila Repeta) There is an issue that has been looming on the horizon for a while now, it is the proverbial “elephant in the room” that everyone sees, but many do not want to discuss. […]
FAST COMPANY ARTICLE Millennial women are set to take on unprecedented leadership positions. Here’s how to prep for them. 1. Develop Your Executive Presence Being an effective manager isn’t a skill you’re born with. It comes down to a set of learned behaviors—how to deliver a presentation, command a room, and inspire respect and loyalty. […]
Confidence! The two sides: Self-Effectiveness and Self-Esteem We gain a sense of self-effectiveness when we see ourselves mastering skills and achieving goals that matter. This is the confidence that, if we learn and work hard in a particular area, we’ll succeed; and it’s this type of confidence that leads people to accept difficult challenges, and […]
Do you work for an organization that is continually changing direction, has financial challenges, or simply evolving quickly. Whether it’s a planned change or emergent change being a leader in the midst of change has its inherent challenges. Your ability to Lead Through Change is a valuable Leadership Ability. Ideas to consider: 1) Start with […]
WALL STREET JOURNAL 2013 When Sandra Day O’Connor graduated near the top of her class at Stanford University’s law school in 1952, she received only one job offer: to be a legal secretary. Women make a powerful impact on the economy. How can companies harness the opportunities offered by this vital segment of the workforce? […]
Thank you, Sheryl Sandberg, for being an inspiration and sharing your wisdom in your telling book Lean In. Sheryl is the Chief Operating Officer of Facebook and is ranked on Fortune’s list of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business. She writes: “The blunt truth is that men still run the world.” The statistics prove her point: Of […]
Susan B. Anthony: “Cautious, careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputations can never effect a reform” Susan B. Anthony (1820-1905) was an American social reformer and feminist who played a pivotal role in the women’s suffrage movement. How do we apply this powerful message today! Whether we are changing the rules on a […]
The following is a direct excerpt from an article on Business Insider. “Shark Tank” investing star Kevin O’Leary says women lead all of his companies that are showing returns. “All the cash in the last two quarters is coming from companies run by women,” he told Business Insider at a recent event for the startup […]
