by Bonnie Marcus | Mar 8, 2015 | leadership, Office politics, relationship building and women, Self Promotion
Despite the fact that most women understand the importance of self-promotion for their advancement, they do not intentionally use it. We have been conditioned to take the back seat and wait to be recognized. As a consequence, we often have this inner argument about...
by Bonnie Marcus | Mar 1, 2015 | self-esteem, Success
We know the obstacles for women seeking leadership roles in the workplace. Recent studies reveal that women hold 14.6% of executive level positions at Fortune 500 Companies and this has remained fairly stagnant over the past few years. The lack of women in leadership...
by Bonnie Marcus | Feb 22, 2015 | leadership, Office politics, Self Promotion
My recent post on the pros and cons of being the “go to person” addresses how agreeing to take on everyone’s work can damage your career advancement. When you are the “go to person”, you can find yourself both overwhelmed and most importantly, labeled and stereotyped...
by Bonnie Marcus | Feb 15, 2015 | gender diversity, Women in Business
The latest census from Catalyst indicates that women now hold 19.2% of S&P board seats. Although these numbers are disappointing, Catalyst President and CEO Deborah Gillis is optimistic according to her recent interview for Washington Post. Recent trends point to...
by Bonnie Marcus | Feb 8, 2015 | Office politics, Women in Business
Playing politics in the workplace is not about gossip, backstabbing, or opportunism. Instead, savvy women in business know how to network and with whom. They also understand how decisions are made in their organizations, and they have learned to use these political...
by Bonnie Marcus | Feb 1, 2015 | life lessons, Office politics, Self Promotion
When you work really hard, it’s wonderful to get recognition. Sometimes, that recognition comes in the form of more work and more projects without benefit or financial reward. Have you ever been in the situation where you have volunteered to do something extra, found...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jan 26, 2015 | gender diversity
Amanda Steinberg, founder of Daily Worth, moderated a panel last week of dynamic women in tech sponsored by UJA Federation of New York at AppNexus in New York City. When Amanda asked the group what it’s like to be a successful woman in tech, the focus turned to gender...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jan 19, 2015 | Office politics, relationship building and women
There isn’t any topic about the workplace that brings up more anger and frustration than office politics. “It’s just not fair!” is what I hear over and over again when addressing this topic in presentations and workshops. Women especially find this an emotional issue....
by Bonnie Marcus | Jan 11, 2015 | Assertive Communication, Success
Your ego plays a big role in maintaining your wellbeing. The ego is a necessary and healthy force in your life. For instance, you may call on your ego to help you persevere when confronted with setbacks or perceived failures. There are times, however, when your ego...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jan 4, 2015 | Success
Most of us realize the impact of our mindset on our success. If we are feeling negative, often the result of our efforts does not meet our expectations. If we are positive and optimistic, our chances of reaching our goals improve. With the start of a new year,...
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