by Bonnie Marcus | Dec 18, 2018 | Office politics, Success
Wouldn’t it be great to work for a boss who is competent, understanding, and supportive? Unfortunately, that’s not always reality. From my own corporate career as well as the experiences of my coaching clients, I know that having the perfect boss is nearly impossible....
by Bonnie Marcus | Dec 18, 2018 | gender diversity, Success
Large tech companies report their gender diversity statistics annually. That’s a good thing. The reporting facilitates accountability to their board of directors, shareholders, as well as the public. This data, which highlights female representation in the companies...
by Bonnie Marcus | Dec 12, 2018 | ambition, Success
Recently, Ruth Bader Ginsburg fell in her office at the Supreme Court and broke three ribs. As a result, she was hospitalized briefly. Women across the country who look to her as their champion hoped she would return to work quickly. But Ginsburg didn’t wait to be...
by Bonnie Marcus | Dec 12, 2018 | gender diversity, Success
Jamie Lee Curtis has good reason to celebrate. Not only did her movie, Halloween, break all box office records for the biggest horror movie opening with a female lead when it opened October 19th, but Halloween is the highest grossing film with a female lead over 55....
by Bonnie Marcus | Dec 11, 2018 | ambition
For decades, ambitious women have eyed the corner office as the ultimate symbol of their success. They’ve worked long hours, sacrificed their self-care along with quality time with family and friends, in pursuit of this goal. In a workplace that is not always female...
by Bonnie Marcus | Dec 11, 2018 | creativity, Entrepreneurs
Having a big idea can be life changing, yet many of us abandon our ideas as pipe dreams. Our fear of taking risks, our lack of courage or conviction to follow our dreams, often leads to regrets and disappointment. Have you ever asked yourself why you haven’t pursued...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jul 2, 2018 | gender diversity, workplace
Diversity and inclusion has become an important differentiator for companies. According to a Glassdoor survey, two-thirds of people consider diversity important when deciding where to work. Most companies today are addressing diversity and inclusion in some fashion....
by Bonnie Marcus | Jun 19, 2018 | gender diversity
Private law firms have for the most part held on to their tradition of male leadership and partnership. The most recent Law360 Glass Ceiling report validates this by citing the lack of significant progress at the top for female attorneys. In fact, the representation...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jun 15, 2018 | goal setting
“Gratitude is the open door to the power, the wisdom, the creativity of the Universe. You open the door through gratitude.” ~Deepak Chopra May McCarthy is grateful. As a sophomore in college in 1982, she started a business with her sister that grew to 250 employees...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jun 7, 2018 | self-esteem, Success
No one can gift you power. Yes, you may be promoted, elected, and perhaps even worshiped. And as you assume powerful roles, people assume that you have power. But that assumption dissipates over time if you don’t own your power. For authentic power does not come from...
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