What Advantage Does Your Personality Give You?
Did you know that your personality gives you a specific advantage? According to Sally Hogshead, author of Fascinate and How the World Sees You, when you communicate with this Advantage, you will be more likely to add distinct value. Sally names seven different ways to...
Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business
If you’re working in France and a man tells you that you look pretty or he comments that you have on a lovely suit, most American women would assume that he is not taking her seriously. “Why aren’t they looking at my work? If you’re talking about the way I look,...
The Way You Work Isn’t Working For Your Career
A 2013 survey of over 12,000 white collar workers by The Energy Project revealed remarkable yet certainly not surprising results. The increased pressures and expectations of the current workplace contribute to the workforce feeling unfulfilled and dissatisfied with...
Does ‘Pushy’ Need to be a Bad Thing?
When Jill Abramson was fired from the New York Times recently, it attracted a great deal of media attention. Abramson felt she was not compensated fairly compared to her male counterparts. And as a result, the issue about equal pay was raised. But what distracted many...
What Will It Take To Succeed In The Future World of Work?
Today it’s a challenge to manage the fast pace of the workplace. Technology and changing demographics create the rapid need for change, and businesses and employees are scrambling to keep up. But even more changes are on the horizon as we transition into the agile...
Moving From A ‘Doer’ To A Leader
Many of my clients and women I meet at my workshops are stuck in the trap of “doing” and this trap prevents them from advancing their careers. They are literally stuck. Perhaps you too can identify with being caught in the trap of doing your job, doing favors and work...
New Study Reveals Senior Executive Women Still Struggle With Self Promotion
Just because you’ve made it to the top doesn’t mean you can rest on your laurels. A new study released last week reveals that senior women executives still struggle with some of the career advancement challenges that women in middle management do. The research...
Women Leaders Are Now Viewed Just As Effective As Men
A new study published by the American Psychological Association reveals that women are perceived just as effective, sometimes more so, than men when it comes to leadership. In fact, they are seen as more effective in both middle management and senior leadership roles!...
Campbell CEO Denise Morrison Stirs The Pot To Create Cultural Change
Denise Morrison always thinks strategically. Her success is a testament to her strategic plan. She had a personal mission to run a national company. She implemented the plan and reached her goal. When Denise Morrison joined Campbell Soup as CEO in 2011, she had a...