Corporate politics – oh the games people play! Many businesswomen tell me they do not want to play the political game at work. My response in so many words is taken from the lottery commercials: “You can’t win if you’re not in!” Listen to Dr. Patty Ann who was on a panel at the California […]
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Women know true success is found within our relationships – not money. The way we communicate with ourselves and with others ultimately determines the overall quality of our life – and the success or lack thereof – of everything we do! One of the essential skills needed for success in business and life is predicated upon effective
Networking is all about developing relationships with people – with the goal of one day doing business with them. If we assume the majority of people we meet will not remember our name, or much at all about us after meeting us, what may we do to help ourselves to be memorable? Would you dress
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According to a recent study by Salary.com, 55 percent of women felt nervous about negotiating their salaries, compared to 39 percent of men. Some common reasons for this are that many women feel as if they need permission to ask for a raise and they lack confidence with their negotiating skills. There are other reasons
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Before the collapse of Wall Street you would have rarely read an article in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times Business Section, SUCCESS Magazine or any other serious business publications discuss the importance of “soft skills” and relationship building. The past few years have seen the topic of “soft skills” and relationship building
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This blog post was written by Alexis Kleinman, and published in the Huffington Post. Read it so you can understand the #1 thing NOT to do in the Morning if you want to be very successful! The 1 Thing Super Successful People Never Do In The Early Morning The Huffington Post | by Alexis Kleinman What do
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Emotional Intelligence consists of the ability to recognize, use, understand and manage our emotions in a way that helps develop healthy relationships in both our professional and personal lives. Succinctly, Emotional Intelligence influences the way we react to stress and the way we interact with others. Emotional intelligence is composed of four main attributes: Self-awareness – the
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Although women have made great strides bridging the wage gap, we still have a long road ahead of us. Did you know that women who hold MBA’s leave approximately $2 million on the table in the course of their careers? That’s right, 2 million dollars! Imagine what you can do with that kind of money
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With Mary Barra being named the first female CEO at GM and Janet Yellen taking the helm for the Federal Government, there is no denying the fact that women in leadership business roles are increasing. Sure, the pace of advancement might not be as fast as we would like it, but the upward trajectory indicates
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Far be it from me to be the Grinch that stole Christmas but let’s be honest: Although December is a joyous time of the year filled with holiday celebrations and good tidings to all, for many women it adds more stress into a cup that already runneth over. Schedules already filled with a never-ending “to-do”
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