Many corporations create an HR policy that suggests it's best to promote from within. Look at the existing talent and resources within your organization before your search to fill current or potential job openings takes you outside the company. It's a good policy and it makes sound business sense on many levels. Is it possible for us to mirror this policy for our own … [Read more...]
Walking the Line at Work. Choosing Appropriate Attire
I was on the fast track. It was just a little over a year since I was hired for an entry level position with a medical management company and I was promoted to executive status. I loved my job. I got to travel and meet and work with wonderful people. I was good a managing others and excelled at my job. Corporate headquarters was on Madison Avenue in New York City. We had … [Read more...]
Promote Women. It’s Profitable
I read a very interesting article recently in The Boston Globe called, "The Female Advantage. A New Reason for Businesses to Promote Women: It's More Profitable." http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2009/05/03/the_female_advantage The premise of the article is that companies with more female leadership in place at the Board and executive level are more … [Read more...]
Fear of Failure
Chance is always powerful. Let your hook be always cast; in the pool where you least expect it, there will be a fish. ~ Ovid What great wisdom from a Roman poet. But how often are we willing to take risks and take chances. It's pretty scary, right? Have you thought about what your business would look like if you had NO fear of failure and rejection? Fear is such a powerful … [Read more...]
Self-Promotion is a Must Have Skill
Self-promotion is a must have skill in today's marketplace. How you use your reputational power and how you promote yourself is key to staying marketable. We, as women, are especially sensitive about selling ourselves, stepping into the spotlight, and talking about ourselves in a positive manner. In my 20+ years of business experience, I have seen the consequences when women … [Read more...]
Networking: It’s About Giving
What is the real purpose of networking for business? Traditionally, it has always been about meeting people in order to acquaint them with your business, and hopefully, to solicit their support to build your business, or better yet, to get an immediate referral! The traditional goal has always been more about quantity than quality. How many people can I meet at one event? How … [Read more...]
8 Tips to Prepare for Your Performance Review
A performance review is a great opportunity to showcase your contribution to the organization and highlight your accomplishments for the past year. Always be prepared for your review. The worst thing you can do is to walk into a performance review cold. Here are some simple tips to set the stage for a great review that showcases your talent and value. … [Read more...]
Taking a Risk: It’s All About Trust.
“Living is a form of not being sure, not knowing what is next or how. The moment you know how, you begin to die a little. The artist never entirely knows. We guess. We may be wrong, but we take leap after leap in the dark” ~Agnes De Mille How likely are you to take a “leap in the dark” in your life and your business? I like this quote because it creates a wonderful image for … [Read more...]
Word of Mouth Marketing
I have always maintained that the best way to market is by word of mouth. Communicating with your network is the most powerful and important marketing vehicle you've got. I was so pleased to read Seth Godin's blog last week, because he validated this marketing approach and labeled it, the secret of new marketing. In his blog, Seth states: Find ten people. Ten people who … [Read more...]
Do We Need to Be Selfish to Be Successful?
When we first came into this world as infants, we were very focused on having our immediate needs met. Life was simple. With more "socialization", we began to respond to those around us and our thoughts turned outward. Our parents, friends, and teachers were more interested in finding ways to have us please them than to have us please ourselves and we lost touch with whatever … [Read more...]