When Do You Know It’s Time To Leave Your Job
Mary was out of Harvard Business School for ten years when she took an executive position in Brazil and moved her family there from Texas. She started the job with the best intentions and the highest expectations. She respected the values and mission of the company....
Our Fear of Potential Backlash: The Double Bind
Women face a unique conundrum in the workplace. In our culture, a great leader is thought of as someone who is decisive, assertive, and independent. These qualities are most often associated with men. Women, on the other hand, are expected to be nice, nurturing and...
Leaning Back: The Power of Introverts
Have you noticed? There has been a lot of buzz about introverts lately, and the more we learn about introverts, the more we understand the power of introverts to lead and influence others. There is no doubt that the workplace tends to be biased toward those who...
Is It More Important To Be Likeable or Competent?
Is it more important to be well liked or to be considered competent? According to new research, if you want to be influential and successful as a leader you need to be both likeable and competent. However, likeability is much more important initially. By...
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