When I am asked whether or not a women’s appearance is important for business and leadership success, I always hesitate before responding. My gut reaction is that women should be in touch with their authenticity and wear what they feel is appropriate and professional. My recent radio interview with Marie Wilson, president and founder of The White House Project and long time … [Read more...]
How Do We Measure Success?
Guest post by Anna Dworaczynska (learn more about Anna at the end of this post) Is success solely measured upon our business achievements? Are those of us who aren’t CEOs, entrepreneurs or holding other senior-level successful positions, deemed to become unsuccessful? Elizabeth Smith, the former president of Avon Products, has recently moved to another company. Her moved … [Read more...]
Developing Impact & Presence
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women On Business writer There are some women you meet in business who just seem to shine. It’s that indefinable combination of traits that give these women a certain presence and charisma. The most successful inspire trust in others by combining the best of their feminine leadership traits with their confidence and authority. Women who … [Read more...]
Establishing Your Leadership – Part 2
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women On Business writer Last week’s post began a conversation on women and leadership. I presented the first five of ten leadership qualities we discuss in the book Breaking Into the Boys’ Club 2009. This week, I list the first five leadership qualities and discuss the final five. Top Leadership Qualities From last week’s … [Read more...]
About Leading
I am delighted to be a newbie blogger for Women on Business. This site is filled with great ideas to help all of us climb even higher on our journey to excellence. I believe this is the time for us as women to bring our unique gifts and talents into every aspect of the workplace. We are masters of intuitively understanding that everything is connected and no one wins unless … [Read more...]
Winners of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Announced in Metro New York
Post by Amy Blais, contributing Women On Business writer Ernst & Young LLP recently announced the winners of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® awards in Metro New York. President & Founder of the WPEO, Marsha Firestone was a member of this year’s judging panel, who had the difficult task of selecting 11 winners from the 34 outstanding finalists. Three … [Read more...]
Women and Leadership – What Dialogue are We Creating?
Guest post by Valerie Dennis (read more about Valerie at the end of this post) I was just reading the thread of dialogue in a community forum and the question was asked about what makes a successful female leader. In truth, I was a little disappointed in the answers. Some of the comments went to the reasons why we lack a presence in executive management roles (I.e. … [Read more...]
Do We Need to Be Selfish to Be Successful?
When we first came into this world as infants, we were very focused on having our immediate needs met. Life was simple. With more "socialization", we began to respond to those around us and our thoughts turned outward. Our parents, friends, and teachers were more interested in finding ways to have us please them than to have us please ourselves and we lost touch with whatever … [Read more...]
Female Executives Weigh In On Hillary Clinton
A recent Wall Street Journal and NBC News poll shows that female executives earning $75,000 per year or more have less favorable feelings toward Hillary Clinton and her presidential run than women earning lower salaries. In an article published on The Wall Street Journal Online today, Carol Hymowitz notes that while women are getting their fair share of middle-management … [Read more...]
More Men in Executive Positions than Women: 10:1 Ratio
According to a study released in October by the UC Davis Graduate School of Management, women are grossly under-represented in executive positions and board seats. Of course, this comes as no surprise, but it's good to see these statistics being officially and publicly released. UC Davis Graduate School of Management and the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs and Executives … [Read more...]