It’s President’s Week this week. Besides school vacation, it is also a time to honor Abraham Lincoln and George Washington; two past presidents who were a major part of our history in the United States. The holiday this week prompted me to think as well about honoring all the women presidents who have started and are now running their own companies in the United States. … [Read more...]
Women Leadership and Mad Men
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...]
Thinking Long-Term
Post by Veronica Eyenga, contributing Women On Business writer Business can change instantly and, in today’s economy, it is extremely important that you’re prepared for anything. However, not all business takes place in the here and now, looking toward the future counts for something too. Preparedness for the long-term is an ever increasing trend among business … [Read more...]
Inspiring Your Employees
Post by Veronica Eyenga, contributing Women On Business writer Despite the still-weak economy, Americans of all ages and incomes are continuing to grow increasingly unhappy at work. According to a study conducted for The Conference Board, only 45% of people in 5,000 U.S. households surveyed said they were satisfied with their jobs. In 1987, when the survey was first … [Read more...]
2 helpful guidelines for your business
The younger of my two daughters called this morning and told me about her excitement for the 2010 edition of the San Francisco International Film Festival to be held in April. According to their website, "...Founded in 1957, the San Francisco International Film Festival is the longest-running film festival in the Americas....." Her husband's company handled the tech solutions … [Read more...]
Check-in To Harness the Power of the Start
It seems that someone is always keeping score. Conversations about projects focus on outcomes, deliverables, and take-aways. We're asked "can you beat yesterday’s numbers? Or last week’s time? Or last year’s results?" Incentive programs encourage us to do more, go faster, be better. We say we’re tracking progress but we are really constantly measuring … [Read more...]
Leadership Lessons: I’d Rather Be a Whale
Part of leadership, especially women, is to be a voice for separating the wheat from the chaff. It is time for all of us as women leaders to put a halt to the binding messages we are bombarded with about image. No, I don’t mean we should all state that overweight is better, I mean we need to begin to question what is being fed to us (sorry for the pun) about what is the … [Read more...]
You were asked to write a Linkedin.com recommendation…Now What?
Social media is all the rage and certainly a powerful medium at that! Linkedin.com career profile marketing is the cornerstone for gaining immediate visibility worldwide. Fantastic! Each day, the numbers increase with new users, broadened network connections, and information to easily boost your knowledge base. Perhaps one of the most frequently discussed topics pertains … [Read more...]
Maybe We Really Have Changed
I was very conscious of role changes yesterday. First, my husband and I needed to get some basics for our new home in Sonoma County California. We were running late and made a last stop at the closest Costco. The Super Bowl had started about ten minutes before and as Saints fans, we wanted to get home to cheer this special team to success. I stopped at the bank of … [Read more...]
Employee Brand Differentiation
Differentiating oneself in the workforce today may hold the key for many employees who are keenly interested and highly motivated to survive downsizing. While it may take extra effort, the payoff can be exponentially greater both short and long range; for the employee and the company. With discipline, determination, and drive, employees can make their mark strategically, … [Read more...]