Dealing with difficult people in our personal lives is different then dealing with them in our professional lives, especially when we are the supervisor or manager. Difficult employees or co-workers usually have an excuse for everything; they are late, they leave early, they never get their work completed on time, and if it is completed on time, it is usually sub-par, they ask … [Read more...]
Real Power
I was in the presence of a motivational expert who was tall, dark and handsome. By any standards, Hollywood, Wall Street, mothers looking for guys for their daughters, he was a standout. Then he started to talk, and again he got stellar grades. He was engaging, funny, relevant, and deep. He was the kind of guy you want to hang out with, laugh with, and learn from. I must … [Read more...]
Networking to Build Relationships – Strategically
Post by Liz Cullen, contributing Women On Business writer The term “strategic networking” makes me cringe a little. I’m not sure if that’s because it is typical of corporate speak or because it calls to mind battle plans, power maps, and things that seem contrary to the whole idea of building relationships. Two instances this week reminded me, however, that networking only … [Read more...]
About Leading
I am delighted to be a newbie blogger for Women on Business. This site is filled with great ideas to help all of us climb even higher on our journey to excellence. I believe this is the time for us as women to bring our unique gifts and talents into every aspect of the workplace. We are masters of intuitively understanding that everything is connected and no one wins unless … [Read more...]
6 Best Tips to Online Cost Effective Marketing
Is your business experiencing stagnation with the Recession? If so, continue reading. Five years ago, did you see this economic recession coming? Perhaps, you did to a lesser extent, but you didn't really think it was going to be this bad, right? With that said, companies have to gain leverage and position themselves to their markets by becoming the number one choice to … [Read more...]
Use Your Web of Influence
Years ago, I went through a training program on customer retention that emphasized the importance of identifying a web of influence within a client account. The web of influence not only included that main contact or champion, but other individuals within the company that could "influence" your success. Having more than one contact is of utmost importance to maintain stability … [Read more...]
Using Savvy to Link with Key People
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women On Business writer Last week I talked about the importance of political savvy. One big component in being savvy is to understand the roles of the key people who make and influence decisions in your company or organization. This is a practice that can also be applied to your clients. When you have a project or idea to move … [Read more...]
How I Use Twitter
I think that Twitter, more than Google, is turning into the best search tool for people in real-time. I use it to find people who are talking about the same things I'm interested in. For example, in my account, I've saved these searches: http://search.twitter.com/search?q=minority+women+business http://search.twitter.com/search?q=green+women+business And I … [Read more...]
Networking to Land Contracts
Work is love made visible. - Kahlil Gibran As I get more experienced in my work, I'm seeing the value of dominating a "niche" service. What is niche? Niche is what you do absolutely the best. For example, there may be 100 restaurants in a 5-square block area in New York City, but there's only one, original and best falafel place. What are you the best at? What is … [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...]