Some revolutions are bloody, and some are flash-in-the-pan moments. The women’s movement began quietly with a book “The Feminine Mystique”, moved to bra burning, and gained traction with consciousness raising groups. All of that seems like it was centuries ago. We now head large organizations, are in key positions in government, and have a say in just about everything. … [Read more...]
Leadership and “Process till you Puke”!
In every business, in every life, it is vital to process all information and even emotional content to make sure that you are making the best decisions you can make. Yet, there are extremes and when you get caught at one end point of the spectrum or the other, there is a tendency to either deny what is going on, or indulge in over-thinking the process. One of our best … [Read more...]
Create Your Own Prosperity
Guest post by Allison Maslan (learn more about Allison at the end of this post) Money alone will not make you happy. It’s what the money can do for you that can bring joy. It can give you leverage to capture a life-long dream. It can go to a family in need. It has given me the ability to buy this computer, my writing tool in sharing my coaching, teaching concepts and to write … [Read more...]
Leadership Partnership and Business Possibilities
Clearing out the old to make way for the new is a wonderful practice as we enter a new year. This time, as we graduate into a new decade, the teen years of the century, we have an amazing opportunity to find a better balance and create a different kind of partnership between men and women. I believe that female leaders in the work world can lead the way in positive and … [Read more...]
Women Leaders and the Gift of Authenticity
Leadership is a front-and-center job. It’s hard to hide, and if you have chosen leadership, why would you even want to be in the background? Yet, there are times we all need a break and even then, even when you are on holiday, you know you are still being judged, worshipped, detested, quoted, ridiculed, respected, and second-guessed. It’s the nature of the position. Take a … [Read more...]
Journaling Your Way to the Top
Guest post by Selena Rezvani (learn more about Selena at the end of this post) Increasingly, journaling is a core component of leadership classes and related training programs. Why? Journaling is an effective technique for reflecting on one’s strengths or areas of weakness, or in response to a significant incident that shaped you in some way. Journaling is a process of … [Read more...]
Recommended Reads for Business Women
Post by Cheryl Santa Maria, contributing Women On Business writer The path to self-enlightenment is a long one, but the journey becomes easier to manage when we're using the right educational tools. Finding the right tools, however, can be a bit of a challenge. Personally, I've wasted my share of time on supposed "self help" products - books and films with wording so … [Read more...]
Walking the Path of the Leader
Some say life is suffering. Some say life is a bowl of cherries. Some say life is a mystery. Others say life is, well, just life! We can substitute the word leadership for life and we will end up at the same place. Life and leadership are complex, multi-layered, invisible, and challenging. One of the best new books on the subject is by a man who knows how complex life is … [Read more...]
Announcing the Wow Factor by Frances Cole Jones
I'm happy to spread the word that Women On Business contributing writer Frances Cole Jones is releasing her new book on September 1, 2009 -- The Wow Factor: The 33 Things You Must (and Must Not) Do to Guarantee Your Edge in Today's Business World Check out the details below and be sure to return to Women On Business later today to learn about a special offer Frances Cole … [Read more...]
10 Ways to be a Resource for your Customers
Here are ten ways to adopt a "resource provider" perspective when working with your existing customers. 1. Make Connections. If your client is lacking people to help get a job done, find those people and connect with them. Your partners in your endeavors will form a strong team. As a group, you'll provide more variety, creativity, and problem-solving know-how to your … [Read more...]