Sponsored by myhrtoolkit: Ah, performance appraisals -- oh, how we love thee -- these nail-biting moments that keep employees on their toes. Poorly structured performance appraisals put unnecessary stress on employees and don’t effectively capture relevant performance indicators. When was the last time you reviewed your company’s appraisal process? Flaws in the process … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Women in New Management Positions
Sponsored by Grenier-Bio One: The stats don’t lie; more and more women are climbing the corporate ladder and fulfilling their ambitions to land positions in management. While there are already numerous women occupying significant roles in companies across industries, one could reasonably expect that number to rise over the next few years. With that in mind, it's important to … [Read more...]
Being a Natural Female Business Leader
Sponsored by iContact: Women are getting much more opportunity in the world of business these days. There are so many ongoing changes that are benefiting women moving forward, and that’s a good thing. When it comes to business, many women want to learn how they can become better leaders. Being a natural female business leader might not be easy, but there are plenty of ways … [Read more...]
Why Emotional Intelligence is Indispensable for Leaders
Sponsored by Droste Group: From its modest beginnings as part of a larger theory of an alternative type of intelligence over 30 years ago with Howard Gardner’s seminal book, Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, emotional intelligence has grown into its own as one of the most highly sought after characteristics in leaders today. According to The World … [Read more...]
Tips for Female Executives to Overcome Challenges in the Workplace
Unfortunately, we're still talking about gender parity in the workplace. The reality is, no matter the level of experience and knowledge, many organizations still struggle with women in leadership roles. Whether it is outright discrimination or simply an unconscious bias, women are still dealing with a low percentage of executive leadership roles, lower salaries, and the … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Managing Change within Your Team
Change is both challenging and exciting. Any company that is serious about growth goes through periods of change. Those that come out on top are the ones who can guide their teams into the future and towards success. This article guides you through five ways to effectively guide your winning team through change. Work Together to Create a Plan Your team should feel like … [Read more...]
Alternative Management Styles that Can Help to Grow Your Business
Sponsored by Kanbanize: Using the right management style for your business is absolutely essential, yet all too often, businesses fail to consider whether they're managing their staff in the right way. In the last hundred years, one management style has risen to prominence above all others, which has meant that other management styles, some of which used to be more … [Read more...]
The Rise of Feminine Leadership After #MeToo
In the wake of the "Me Too" movement and Oprah Winfrey's rousing "Time Is Up" speech at the Golden Globes, it seems that a rise in feminine leadership is not only imminent, but necessary as a way to move collectively forward. And by this, I don't just mean more women leaders, although more of us are certainly needed. But, it's also about male leaders embracing the traits of … [Read more...]
Tips for Building Your Confidence as a Female Boss
Sponsored by Point2 Homes: Gaining traction and making waves in the world of business is, and has never been, easy for a woman. While that is steadily changing, progress could not have been achieved without the empowered and pioneering women who have come before us. One of the most important qualities that the vast majority of those ladies shared was confidence. Not every … [Read more...]
5 Critical Resources for New Managers
A good friend recently started a new, dream job, and it includes managing other people for the first time. When I ran into her at an event, she shared with me the difficulties of learning to manage other people. Her arched brow and wringing hands showed how much it was weighing on her. I felt her pain. Developing as a manager has been at once the most challenging and most … [Read more...]