I'm very happy to announce that Carolyn K. Broner, Ph.D., has joined the Women on Business contributor team. She brings with her a deep background in business, entrepreneurship, leadership, and organizational change management. You can learn more about Carolyn in her bio below. Please join me in welcoming her to Women on Business. I know she's going to share some excellent … [Read more...]
The Expert is In
As a consultant I am constantly cast in an expert role and for the most part that’s okay, but I want to be clear….I don’t know everything and that’s what makes me an expert. I know a lot about my specialty but when it comes to taking my own advice, I could do a little better. So here’s the best advice that I can give myself and hopefully it will work for you as well. Be still … [Read more...]
Is it time to stop running your business?
There are things in life that are inevitable, love, death, taxes and the failure of a business. Knowing that doesn’t make the pain any easier to deal with so if you are facing the decision of when to quit and when to hang on, I have four pearls of wisdom (ahem, at least in my mind) for you to consider. Did you give it your best shot? Hindsight is 20/20 and when making the … [Read more...]
Women on Business Welcomes Gayla Baer as Assistant Editor
The Women on Business team is growing again, and I'm thrilled to announce that seasoned blogger, veteran writer, small business owner, and professional online editor and community manager Gayla Baer is our new Assistant Editor! Yes, you read that description correctly -- Gayla has worn many hats throughout her career and brings a wealth of experience, insight, and … [Read more...]
Bethany Wood Joins the Women on Business Writing Team
Please join me in welcoming another new contributor to the Women on Business writing team, Bethany Wood. Learn more about Bethany below and keep an eye out for her articles which are coming soon! Bethany Wood is a serial entrepreneur and has started several successful companies in a variety of fields including manufacturing, distribution, consumer goods, financial services, … [Read more...]
Jessica Baxter Joins the Women on Business Writing Team
Please join me in welcoming a new contributor to the Women on Business writing team, Jessica Baxter. You can learn more about Jessica below. Jessica Baxter describes herself as a creative chameleon and entrepreneur. At 20 her mission was to start her own label and business, embarking from to New York from Australia to learn first from contemporary jewelry label Fenton … [Read more...]
GUTSY WOMEN and MEMORIES
Tonight we start a new GUTSY WOMEN WEEKEND. We are doing them every other month and they are making a difference for women who are in leadership positions or are emerging leaders. So, what does that have to do with memories? Nothing….. and everything. You see most programs want to stay with present situations and move forward. We believe that we need to clear the past … [Read more...]
Women On Business Welcomes New Contributor Shanda Sumpter
Please join me in welcoming another amazing business woman to the Women On Business contributor team -- Shanda Sumpter of HeartCORE Women. Shanda brings deep experience with her and will undoubtedly offer great insights to the Women On Business community. You can learn more about Shanda below. About Shanda Sumpter Shanda Sumpter is the founder and Queen Visionary of HeartCore … [Read more...]
It’s Fun To Be Recognized
I love surprises! Being listed among the Top 20 Leadership Books for emerging leaders made my day, actually it made my week. Up there with Covey, Maxwell, Bennis, and Blanchard is wonderful. I must admit, however, while I love to be there I was sad about the limited number of other women on this list. Hey ladies, what do you have to say about that? Top 20 leadership … [Read more...]
Women, Food, and Being GUTSY
This is the perfect time of year, when food is front and center in our minds, to honor a woman who has been in the food services industry for several decades. Yet, it’s not about her relationship with food that we’ll discuss; it’s about her relationship with women. Victoria Vega is the National Director of Business Development, Corporate Dining for CulinArt Managed Dining … [Read more...]