Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women On Business writer How often have you seen a colleague in action at a meeting or conference and said to yourself – wow, doesn’t she realize she phrases every sentence like a question?… or…she looks like she’s ready to go to a party, not a meeting… or…she rambles way too long when she talks…or…she seems like she’s really unfriendly … [Read more...]
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Take Steps to Protect Your Credit by Securing Personal Information
Guest post by Anne Wallace (learn more about Anne at the end of this post) As a small business owner or entrepreneur, you may not think of yourself as a potential identity theft victim. Small business owners typically are engaged in a lot of transactions that puts their information at risk, and their personal and business finances are often intertwined. And you’re an … [Read more...]
Laid-Off? Now What? Tips on Keeping Your Health Insurance
Guest post by Wendy Nice Barnes (learn more about Wendy at the end of this post) Trying to maintain your health insurance coverage when you lose your job can be particularly challenging and stressful. Jane Stimmler posted an article here on April 27th entitled “The Catch 22 of Communications,” in which she compares the communication styles of men and women. In the article … [Read more...]
Jennifer Lee Johnson Joins the Women On Business Writing Team
Another thought leader has joined the writing team at Women On Business. Please join me in welcoming marketing and communications expert, Jennifer Lee Johnson! About Jennifer Lee Johnson Jennifer Lee Johnson is a writer and editor based in Baltimore, Maryland. She has an extensive marketing and communications background, spanning the worlds of politics, finance, women’s … [Read more...]
Have a Thick Face
Post by Frances Cole Jones, contributing Women On Business writer As you know, in many Asian cultures including China, “Face” – reputation, dignity, or prestige - is important both in business and in daily life, and a great deal of time is spent ensuring that not only do you not lose face, but that you never cause another to do so. What many people don’t realize is that as … [Read more...]
Jump In and Get Your Ideas Heard
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women On Business writer A wonderful woman who worked for my firm came to every client meeting armed with pen and paper. Though her title was Vice President, and she was experienced and educated, during meetings she sat and took notes. She didn’t contribute to the conversation until and unless she was asked a direct question. As I saw … [Read more...]
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Celebrating the Advancements of Women
Post by Dr. Marsha Firestone, contributing Women On Business writer In March, I wrote about celebrating Women’s History Month. The celebration has grown from International Women’s Day in the early 1900’s, to Women’s History Week in 1980, to the entire month of March when Congress voted in 1987. Since 1992, every U.S. president has issued a proclamation declaring March to be … [Read more...]
Why you should adore exit interviews
I’ve had five instances in my working life when an exit interview would have been appropriate. I have however only ever had one exit interview. At the time I had no idea what they actually were so asked my team leader. She told me it was to find out any ideas or suggestions I had to make the workplace better. It was also to discuss any issues or problems I saw - and what … [Read more...]