I am very happy to announce that Bonnie Marcus of Women's Success Coaching is joining the Women On Business team as a contributing writer. I know Bonnie will be able to share great insights with us! You can learn more about Bonnie below. Please join me in welcoming her! About Bonnie Marcus Bonnie Marcus is a Certified Executive Coach. With 25 years of sales and … [Read more...]
See the Whole Board – Think Several Moves Deep
Post by Frances Cole Jones, contributing Women On Business writer Garry Kasparov, the greatest chess player in the history of the world, and now a dissident Russian politician, claims there are only two keys to playing great chess: see the whole board and think several moves deep. How does this idea apply in a business environment? One of the best examples I know comes from … [Read more...]
Walking Away from the Big Bucks in the Pursuit of True Balance
Guest post by Shann Vander Leek. Learn more about Shann at the end of this post. Any transition serious enough to alter your definition of self will require not just small adjustments in your way of living and thinking but a full-on metamorphosis. – Martha Beck Not long ago, my career had been dedicated to sales, mentoring, coaching and leading an exceptional sales … [Read more...]
Transparency for Women in Business and 5 Ways to Increase It
Post by Laura Thompson, contributing Women On Business writer When driving your car, do you prefer to stare at the road through a clear, unobstructed windshield, or one rendered opaque by dirt, dust and smoke? Obviously, the latter is fraught with problems, and might result in a wreck as well as frustration. What about your friends? Are you drawn to people who are open, … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Motivate Employees During Times of Change
Post by Liz Cullen, contributing Women On Business writer This is a time of transition for many people. For those of us who live and work in Washington, DC, it is a surreal experience to be getting back to business as usual after the past few months of inauguration mania. We had our own boom and bust cycle of people seeking rooms for the event, along with constant speculation … [Read more...]
All Together Now – No, I Can’t!
Post by Patricia Hewitt, contributing Women On Business writer How does that sound to you? Do you feel uncomfortable? Empowered? Anxious? How you answer these questions should tell you a lot about your ability to be successful. Okay, nothing new here; when I searched the term “ability to say no”, I received 32 million hits. Psychologists, spiritualists, coaches, … [Read more...]
Social Networking: Can Someone Else do it for you?
This post is for women business owners who want to expand their brand using social networking tools. In my last few posts, I've talked about LinkedIn for business (link), Facebook for business (link), and social networking in general. Use social networking as a powerful way to engage your audience, share your expertise, increase your "validity" as a provider in your chosen … [Read more...]
Business Lessons and Inspiration from Barack Obama’s Inauguration
Post by Tanya Maslach, contributing Women On Business writer At 7:00 am on Tuesday morning the first phone call started what was going to be a very busy day. Another call at 7:30 from the U.K. almost ran through the momentous events of the Inauguration. And a short time later, I was watching 1.9 million people chant “O-ba-ma!”, “O-ba-ma!, O-ba-ma!” As … [Read more...]
3 Steps to Prepare, Protect and Prosper Your IRA in 2009
Guest Post by Lisa Moren Bromma (learn more about Lisa at the end of this post) Don’t let the panic of Wall Street and the uncertainty of the economy stop you from saving and investing with your IRA or 401(k). Like real estate, which is expected to show some signs of rebounding toward year end, the market will eventually rise. Yes, it may be awhile and no one has a … [Read more...]
The Power of Perseverance
Guest Post by Holly McCarthy (learn more about Holly at the end of this post) With all of the gloom and doom in the news media these days, it’s easy to get caught up in the cycle of worry. Well-established businesses and banks are closing their doors, and it doesn’t seem to be getting better any time soon. It’s during these kinds of situations, however, that we are able to … [Read more...]