by Bonnie Marcus | Apr 14, 2013 | networking, relationship building and women, Success, Women in Business
It’s wonderful to feel fulfilled at work, comfortable with your colleagues, your boss, and the company. If you truly enjoy your work why would you even consider pushing yourself out of your comfort zone? The danger is that being too complacent can derail your career....
by Bonnie Marcus | Apr 7, 2013 | Assertive Communication, networking, relationship building and women, Self Promotion, Success, Women in Business
I’m sure most of us are unaware of how often we make assumptions. We make assumptions every day about how other people think and feel, and these assumptions then lead us to behave in ways that sabotage our relationships, our careers, and erode our self-confidence. We...
by Bonnie Marcus | Mar 3, 2013 | Assertive Communication, goal setting, networking, relationship building and women, Self Promotion, Success, Women in Business
Do you have the drive to be successful? I interviewed media executive Cathie Black this past week on my radio show and we discussed the attributes of successful women. According to Cathie, having not only the ambition but the drive to succeed is critical. I...
by Bonnie Marcus | Feb 10, 2013 | Assertive Communication, Communication, networking, relationship building and women, Self Promotion, Women in Business
“Quid quo pro” is a reciprocal exchange. The definition is “something for something”. In plain English, it’s called trading favors or in slang, “scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours”. Reciprocal relationships in the workplace are powerful. Reciprocity, if done...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jan 27, 2013 | Assertive Communication, networking, relationship building and women, Success, Women in Business
It’s no secret that we can’t be successful working in a vacuum. We need other people to accomplish our goals. This can be a real challenge in the corporate environment. Resources are often scarce and access difficult due to certain loyalties and politics. Have you...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jan 20, 2013 | Assertive Communication, leadership, networking, relationship building and women, Self Promotion, Success, Women in Business
It happened to me. I was blindsided. I was an AVP with a track record of great accomplishments. My territory consistently performed well and exceeded budgeted gross and net income. I was able to grow the business significantly by adding new product lines and I had a...
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