by Bonnie Marcus | Jun 15, 2020 | Diversity and Inclusion, gender diversity, leadership, workplace
According to scientific research, the first things we notice about someone are their race and gender. Because right or wrong, we are assessing how different or similar they are to us. The similarity comforts us. The differences can threaten us. To deal with this fear...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jun 12, 2020 | ambition, Success
Since the pandemic forced us to lockdown, businesses have suffered dramatically. In order to survive, they have swiftly adapted to remote work, and many have resorted to downsizing their workforce to match the decrease of revenue. Businesses continue to struggle while...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jun 4, 2020 | life balance, life lessons
For months now, I’ve watched the Covid-19 death toll increase in my community and across the country and the globe. I’ve been grieving for all the people suffering and for the families who have lost loved ones and haven’t been able to hold them or gather together to...
by Bonnie Marcus | May 7, 2020 | networking, relationship building and women, Self Promotion, Success, Webinar, Women in Business, workplace
With the current crisis we are in, there is a strong need to remain relevant and innovative within your career. One of the biggest concerns individuals are facing is a new constant fear surrounding their job security. When so much seems to be out of your control, what...
by Bonnie Marcus | Apr 3, 2020 | Assertive Communication, Communication, Entrepreneurs, leadership, networking, Office politics, relationship building and women, Self Promotion, Webinar, workplace
Most women understand the value of networking and the way it can increase their visibility and potential opportunities. However, as companies are shifting towards remote work, how can women better utilize technology as a means for building relationships within their...
by Bonnie Marcus | Mar 10, 2020 | gender diversity, Women in Business
Despite diversity initiatives and unconscious bias training, gender bias is still a major issue for women seeking leadership positions. We can’t discount the influence this bias has on women’s advancement and the ability for women to maintain their status over time....
by Bonnie Marcus | Feb 27, 2020 | ambition, Office politics, Self Promotion, workplace
Women have a complicated relationship with ambition. Owning our ambition feels uncomfortable because while men are encouraged and supported to be ambitious, women are often chastised for any public declaration. This hesitation on our part to fully embrace it has...
by Bonnie Marcus | Dec 13, 2019 | Ageism, Gendered Ageism, workplace
Ida Gomez Llanos,79, was a flight attendant for Delta for 57 and a half years when she was fired for allegedly stealing a carton of milk. She recently filed a lawsuit claiming age and gender discrimination. According to a conversation I had with her attorney, Carney...
by Bonnie Marcus | Nov 14, 2019 | ambition, Women in Business
For decades, we’ve discussed how women in STEM fields can survive and thrive. A great role model and leader in engineering is Annette Bergeron, who I recently interviewed on my Badass Women of Any Age podcast. Is Annette Bergeron a badass? You bet. She’s the current...
by Bonnie Marcus | Nov 13, 2019 | leadership, Self Promotion, Women in Business
To become more effect leaders, you must develop a strong connection with yourself, and then utilize that knowledge of self to become an authentic leader. Listen in as I guide participants on how best to position themselves as leaders in a crowded field and avoid some...
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