Guest post by Jeri Johansen of Crimcheck.com (learn more about the author at the end of this post) The basic function of an employee handbook should be as a communication tool. Many positive conversations should be found in your handbook such as an explanation of your culture, benefits and your corporate mission and vision statements. It should not be overly complicated with … [Read more...]
Adding the “And” to the Conversation about Women in the Corporate World
Guest Post by Grace Killelea of Half the Sky (Learn more about Grace at the end of this post) It doesn’t really matter whether Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg’s much-anticipated book Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead is a great read. All reports say it will be. It doesn’t matter because it’s already done its job. That’s because the book … [Read more...]
How Tiffany Influences People – After Thoughts on Silver Linings Playbook
Guest Post by Catherine Wong of Chorev Consulting International (Learn more about Catherine at the end of this post) My hairstylist told me he is currently reading the all-time business classic: “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Cargenie. As a leadership coach, I was intrigued because I have known Decky for years. He has been very comfortable with his directive … [Read more...]
Rethink the Value of Each Customer for Efficient Growth
Guest Post by Elizabeth Dillon of Digital Marketing NOW (Learn more about Elizabeth at the end of this post) Do you know how much your customers are worth? If not, you could be throwing away significant money on ineffective marketing initiatives. To maximize your marketing and, ultimately, your revenue, you must understand your customer’s lifetime value (CLV). The … [Read more...]
Four Factors: How to Stay Motivated when Working From Home!
Guest Post By Sheri Andrunyk, Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Inspiring Speaker, Holistic Business and Life Coach, Author and Publisher (More about Sheri at the end of this post) Staying motivated is a choice, and it doesn’t always come from “feeling” like doing something. In fact, the feelings usually follow action. Staying motivated is about focusing on … [Read more...]
Women, Invest in Yourselves
Guest Post By Mary Kinney, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Ginnie Mae, a cornerstone of the U.S. housing finance system since it was created more than 40 years ago (More about Mary at the end of this post) We entered the new year with resolutions and new perspectives on life. Whether you want to focus on your health, spend more time with friends and … [Read more...]
Is A Speakers Bureau Right for My New Speaking Career?
Guest Post By Agape Redwood (Learn more about Agape at the end of this post) Many aspiring speakers wonder if they should take their new speaking career to a bureau. Well, here are some questions to help make that decision. Do you have experience in public speaking? Do you have a current bio, photo, video of you speaking, and other promotional materials? Do you know … [Read more...]
3 Tools To Help You Get More Done
Guest Post By Sandy Sidhu, Founder of SidekickPM (Learn more about Sandy at the end of this post) Let's face it, we all have 24 hours in a day but why does it feel like some entrepreneurs get more done? Are they not sleeping? Do they have superpowers that you and I weren't blessed with? Fortunately, for the rest of us, who do enjoy our 7 hours of sleep and haven't … [Read more...]
The Best Ways to Stay Engaged With Your Team
Guest Post By Deborah Sweeney, CEO of MyCorporation.com (learn more about Deborah at the end of this post) It has long been said that it takes a village to raise a child and likewise in the working world, it takes a team to run a business. Each individual team member makes a contribution that highlights their expertise in the field and works together as a group to … [Read more...]
The Glass Ceiling Shattered
Guest Post By Elaine Love, successful facilitator and business owner (learn more about Elaine at the end of this post) The term “glass ceiling” was coined in the 1970s. The belief was that women had to outperform a man in order to get ahead. We have made remarkable strides in the last 40 years. Celebrate Progress There are now 20 female CEO’s at the helm of … [Read more...]