Guest post by Suzanne Weinstein (learn more about Suzanne at the end of this post) Change is the one constant we know is going to occur and it is also one of the biggest challenges a leader will face. Leaders are acutely aware that change never ends. In fact, most organizations are interested in changing, not because they want to change, but because our fast-changing economic … [Read more...]
The Deficit Dilemma
Guest post by Lena Rizkallah (learn more about Lena at the end of this post) Valentine’s Day was two weeks ago. It was also the day that President Obama released his 2012 Budget, but despite all the proposed tax and spending cuts that would reduce the deficit by $1.1 trillion by 2021, the President got no love from Congress. In order to meet the deficit reduction goal in … [Read more...]
Thank You, Colin Firth, for Dropping (My Version of) the F-Bomb
Post and Video by Frances Cole Jones, contributing Women On Business writer The morning after the Oscars, the biggest conversation was Melissa Leo’s use of what commentators appear to have settled on calling “the F bomb.” It was, without question, beyond unfortunate- and that’s all that needs to be said about it. I was, however, deeply gratified by Colin … [Read more...]
Why is Communication So Darn Difficult?
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women on Business writer It never fails to frustrate me when I believe I have been clear and precise in my communication - and it becomes evident to me that the other party hasn't gotten my message at all! Whether it's a business or personal exchange, communication is my business - so it is particularly painful to acknowledge that … [Read more...]
A Culture of Command
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women on Business writer Earlier this month, the Navy removed Captain Owen Honors from command of the USS Enterprise because of his role in a series of videos shown to 6,000 male and female crew members. You may have had the misfortune of seeing clips from these inappropriate videos since they were widely broadcast on television … [Read more...]
WomenOnBusiness.com Named in Top 10 Business Blogs for Women
LittlePinkBook.com (the online destination of the former Pink Magazine) just released its list of the top 10 business blogs for women, and WomenOnBusiness.com made the list. You can follow the link to view the full list of the top 10 business blogs for women. Some of my favorite blogs for business women are included in the list, such as The Glass Hammer and more. Thank you … [Read more...]
Win 2 Tickets to Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage in NYC
WomenOnBusiness.com has received THREE pairs of tickets to see Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage at Sofia's Downstairs Theater, 221 West 46th Street, in New York City. Tickets can be obtained using a special voucher which expires on March 1, 2011. The voucher can be redeemed (following the instructions on the voucher) for the following … [Read more...]
Why Ability Doesn’t Always Lead to Confidence – The Trouble With Bright Girls
Guest post by Heidi Grant Halvorson, Ph.D. (you can learn more about Heidi at the end of this post) Successful women know only too well that in any male-dominated profession, we often find ourselves at a distinct disadvantage. We are routinely underestimated, underutilized, and even underpaid. Studies show that women need to perform at extraordinarily high levels, just to … [Read more...]
A Couple Reasons to Smile About
Guest post by Lena Rizkallah (learn more about Lena at the end of this post) It’s the first week of the New Year, and already there seems to be a change of energy and momentum in the air. People are optimistic–almost happy!–and it’s as if the end of 2010 wasn’t just the end of a calendar year but the end of tough times. It seems that January has not only ushered in a new … [Read more...]
w Can You Make Your Resolution a Reality? It’s all in the Timing
Post by Frances Cole Jones, contributing Women On Business writer “Timing: the alpha and omega of aerialists, jugglers, actors, diplomats, publicists, generals, prize fighters, revolutionists, financiers, dictators, lovers.” Marlene Dietrich didn’t speak often, but in this instance it was worth waiting for. I bring this up today as it is currently the time of year when … [Read more...]