You can’t avoid office politics. It’s a fact of life. You may have negative feelings about it. You may think you’re taking the high road by ignoring it. However, your lack of attention to what’s happening in the workplace can be extremely dangerous, especially if you...
What does it take to be successful? Some say it takes talent. Some say it requires resilience. Others suggest it takes grit and determination. Most likely, the best answer is a combination of all these traits. In fact, when you look at successful people, it’s...
For years we’ve heard that the number one mistake women make negotiating for a raise is that they don’t ask for one. In fact, in their 2003 book, Women Don’t Ask, authors Linda Babcock and Sara Lashever, confirmed that hypothesis based on their research at the time....
This past week we celebrated Valentine’s Day. It’s a day when we honor and recognize the important people in our lives; the people we love. Many of us have purchase something special for a loved one or go out of our way to do something that demonstrates our...
After a decade of coaching ambitious women who are interested in advancing their careers, I have noticed a common theme. Many of my clients consistently beat themselves up with the unrealistic expectations they have created for themselves. Granted, most women who work...
We make assumptions every day. We often use assumptions as a shortcut when we lack firsthand knowledge. We assume we know what other people think and this prevents us from learning what they really think. But what we may not recognize is that our assumptions also...
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