by Bonnie Marcus | Jan 26, 2014 | gender diversity, leadership, Success
When documentary filmmaker, Dyllan McGee, asked Gloria Steinem 9 years ago if she could do a film on her life, little did she know that she was starting a journey that would change the agenda for women in the workplace. Gloria turned down her request citing that “You...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jan 19, 2014 | Assertive Communication, Communication, leadership, Office politics, Self Promotion
Women face a unique conundrum in the workplace. In our culture, a great leader is thought of as someone who is decisive, assertive, and independent. These qualities are most often associated with men. Women, on the other hand, are expected to be nice, nurturing and...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jan 12, 2014 | networking, Office politics, relationship building and women, Self Promotion, Success, Women in Business
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get a free pass? Their mistakes are minimized and their achievements maximized? Doors open for them and they enjoy the spotlight without a tremendous amount of fanfare. They may or may not be as competent and talented as...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jan 6, 2014 | leadership, Mentoring, relationship building and women, Uncategorized, Women in Business
I’m often surprised when young ambitious women ask me how to find a mentor. It’s something that I think most professional women would not find challenging. Yet, this question persists. This was validated by my recent interview with Carolyn Lawrence, President and CEO...
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