Brilliant and bold, Arabella Santiago is the fifth profile in the “Women of Innovation” series, and she is a woman of astonishing depth and charm. She is Director of Marketing and Communications for Scoop.it, the largest and most connected curation publishing platform for professionals. Arabella came to the United States from the Philippines as a young girl and quickly … [Read more...]
Are you the reason you’re business is failing?
It has taken me 15 years, an MBA, starting my own firm, acquiring and firing partners and staff to understand one infinite business fact. Your gut is always right, no matter what situation no matter who the players. That knot in your stomach that tells you something isn’t right, never lies. So as I come out of a difficult situation I find that I am not doing something that I … [Read more...]
The Individual and Organizational Imperative to Do Good
"The secret to individual and organizational success hinges on our ability to do good. Doing good means creating value for others." That insightful quote comes from leadership expert Irene Becker of Just Coach It, and those are words to live by in our personal lives and our professional lives. Irene explains that "doing good" embodies a variety of parts and pieces. We … [Read more...]
Women on Corporate Boards Are Better Decision Makers Than Men
In a new survey published by the International Journal of Business Governance and Ethics, which was based on a poll of 624 board directors in Canada, women on corporate boards are better decision makers than men on corporate boards. Linda Nguyen of the Canadian Press reports that according to the study, women are more likely to "rock the boat," be open to new ideas, and use … [Read more...]
The Best Ways to Stay Engaged With Your Team
Guest Post By Deborah Sweeney, CEO of MyCorporation.com (learn more about Deborah at the end of this post) It has long been said that it takes a village to raise a child and likewise in the working world, it takes a team to run a business. Each individual team member makes a contribution that highlights their expertise in the field and works together as a group to … [Read more...]
How Can We Increase the Number of Women on Corporate Boards?
NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Consider this--women hold approximately 16% of board seats in the United States, 7.2% in emerging markets, and just 5.6% in Latin America. That's despite the fact that there has been so much discussion about the need for boardroom diversity and more diversity in the C-suites, particularly for women to fill more of these positions. Despite the focus, … [Read more...]
What Was It Really Like to be the Female CEO of a Steel Company in the 80s?
If you're looking for some leadership inspiration from a business woman who knows what it's like to break through the glass ceiling, then Irene Becker is a fantastic source! As the CEO of a steel company in the 1980s, she can tell you the true story of what it takes to succeed in the male-dominated business world and carve out the career you really want. You can learn more … [Read more...]
Are proposals worth it?
As a professional services firm, I spend an awful lot of my time preparing and submitting proposals. They are time consuming, sometimes costly and not immediately effective. So why submit them? Well there are a million reasons against them, but here are my top 5 reasons for them. They introduce your company and your ability I am not a formal person, but I do know what I know … [Read more...]
Sound Bites and Statistics from Women Business Leaders [Infographic]
Confidence, inclusivity, and knowledge -- those are three of the predominant themes researchers from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School found when studying sound bites and statistics related to women business leaders. According to the infographic the University of North Carolina researchers put together to visually communicate the data and quotes … [Read more...]
What we need in incubators
Around the country politicians, industry leaders and small businesses have screamed their support for small business development centers and universities to get involved in creating business incubators that help build and sustain small business. The goal is admirable, small businesses stimulate economies and create more jobs. But there is an undercurrent of dissatisfaction … [Read more...]