Whether you are bringing in items for the company potluck, spreading the holiday spirit by bringing stuff in for your co-workers or preparing for friends and family to come to your home, there are ways to keep your eating on a healthier level, even at this time of year. I have included some ideas to keep in mind for these snacks and dishes you might serve or bring at home … [Read more...]
Womenomics 101
Recent research studies indicate a very strong correlation exists between corporate performance and gender balanced leadership; the more diverse the leadership team, the better financial performance of the organization. Focus on the diversity of corporate boards has been viewed as an important step to a more gender balanced leadership. The intent of initiatives to increase … [Read more...]
Food Selection for Smarties
As the holiday season rolls into full force, goodies and treats almost seem to be a constant influence in the office. At home, there is baking and preparing for parties and gatherings throughout the month. It is a very busy and sometimes stressful time. This seem to justify the mentality of letting things slide with our eating choices at this time of the year. It’s the … [Read more...]
Winning at the NEW “Mommy Track”: The Rise of the “Mompreneur” Part VII
Showing your passion for your business (tactfully) Many times I’ve seen women shy away from showing their true passion for what they are doing because they feel it may come across as too promotional. Well consider this: If you are truly passionate about your business and the benefits it has for others—you must share it! No one will ever be able to show more passion for your … [Read more...]
Building Customer Loyalty
A satisfied customer is not a loyal customer by any means. I build brand and customer trust by being loyal to THEM and by NOT expecting them to be loyal to me! How do I build customer loyalty? I earn loyalty by giving it. I do it one “D” at a time: Discover (what is important or of value to my customer), Decide (what their experience will look like), Deliver (what I … [Read more...]
Winning at the NEW “Mommy Track”: The Rise of the “Mompreneur” Part VI
Getting them talking – How to get others to open up and share about themselves to build connections and establish strong business relationships. In order to curiously listen to those with whom you are building business relationships, first you’ve got to get them talking. How do you do that? Ask solid questions. Great, interesting questions lead to great, informative answers, … [Read more...]
Work/Life Balance is Not Just for Women
With the advent of birth control in the 1960's, women had a choice for the first time. They could plan their family/career path strategically. Often women started their careers and then took time to have a family. Whether or not they returned to their previous careers, they did have choices. But with more and more mothers in the workforce who contributed to the income of the … [Read more...]
What is it 30-somethings want?
It's been a few years since I was 30. My younger daughter just celebrated her 30th birthday this past Monday. I do recall, however, that at age 30 I wasn't thinking about retirement. In fact, at that age I believe I was working as a newspaper reporter and loving every minute of it. The reason I bring this up is because I overheard two conversations while at lunch the … [Read more...]
Sugar:Friend or Foe?
For a very long time now, I thought sugar was my friend. Over the years, in its various forms, sugar has cheered me up when I was feeling down. It has been the highlight of birthday parties, the guest star at most holiday functions and available whenever I needed or wanted it. But sugar has not been my friend, and for the longest time I thought I needed only to exercise to … [Read more...]
Add a Little Kick, or Stretch, to Your Day
The weather is turning and the days are getting shorter. Now the excuses of not having enough time to do a workout during your day seem even more justified. Working long days, raising a family or any other number of priorities can send us waving the white flag when it comes to our exercise goals sometimes. But did you realize there are plenty of ways that you can get in … [Read more...]