by Bonnie Marcus | Mar 14, 2016 | Entrepreneurs, Women in Business
Women entrepreneurs in New York are launching new businesses at an astonishing rate. In fact, New York has far more women- owned businesses than other major cities in the United States. A new study, “Breaking Through: Harnessing the Economic Potential of Women...
by Bonnie Marcus | Mar 11, 2016 | Office politics, relationship building and women
The 2016 presidential campaign has reached an all-time low. The name calling, insults, and belittling jabs between Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, and Ted Cruz do not reflect well on these candidates seeking a vote of confidence from the electorate. For those of us who...
by Bonnie Marcus | Mar 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
The growth of women owned businesses in New York City is skyrocketing. A new study, “Breaking Through: Harnessing the Economic Potential of Women Entrepreneurs” by The Center for an Urban Future, explores the impact of women-led companies on economies across the...
by Bonnie Marcus | Feb 28, 2016 | gender diversity, leadership
This is the second in a two-part series about how technology is helping companies reach gender equality. Although the headlines focus our attention on the lack of diversity in business, especially in tech companies, many organizations are diligently working to create...
by Bonnie Marcus | Feb 13, 2016 | self-esteem, Success
I grew up playing with Barbie dolls and my body image still suffers. After all, how can any human being possibly have a body with those proportions? It’s unrealistic and certainly damaging for young impressionable girls. I was one of them. Research supports the fact...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jan 31, 2016 | ambition, gender diversity, goal setting
Every week we learn of more research about how the current workplace culture affects women’s ambition. There is a consistent message that a lack of gender equality and pervasive bias and discrimination sabotages women’s careers. Certainly the reports validate our...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jan 18, 2016 | Office politics, relationship building and women
This week one of my coaching clients shared with me that she was ambushed by her female boss in an executive meeting. It’s not the first time. It happens pretty regularly. Her boss will chastise her, belittle her, and unjustly accuse her of committing some horrific...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jan 7, 2016 | ambition, Assertive Communication, goal setting, networking, Office politics
Starting the new year with new goals? If your intention is to move your career forward in 2016, here are some tips to get unstuck and get promoted. Manage your career Are you focused more on managing your job than your career? It’s time to get over your limiting...
by Bonnie Marcus | Dec 20, 2015 | Self Promotion, self-esteem, Success
This is a busy time of year! We are tying up loose ends at work, making holiday plans with family and friends, and if we’re lucky, taking some time off. We enjoy delighting our loved ones with special tokens of our love and appreciation. That’s the holiday spirit! But...
by Bonnie Marcus | Dec 18, 2015 | ambition, life balance
How comfortable are you taking vacation? Your answer to this question may reveal something about your work ethic. But most importantly, your response is more likely an indication of the culture of your organization. The reality is that in a high performance culture,...
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