Traackr, a social media influence moderation company, used its Influencer Network Analysis feature to identify the most influential people online in the "Women and Leadership" topic. These are the people who are leading the online conversation about women and leadership and the people who are highly engaged with these influencers. The Traackr report includes the top 49 women … [Read more...]
Women on Business Ranks 28th in Top Leadership Blogs List
I'm happy to announce that Women on Business has received another accolade -- this time as one of the Top 100 Leadership Blogs. The ranking comes from Leblin.com and is created using an intense algorithm developed by Frode Heiman. Blogs are ranked by popularity using a deep matrix of variables, including: Google, Alexa and Twitter rankings, blog design (first impression, … [Read more...]
Women on Business Welcomes Carolyn K. Broner, Ph.D. to the Contributor Team
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...]
Women on Business Named an Official SOB
Thank you to Liz Strauss of Successful Blog who named Women on Business an official Successful and Outstanding Blog (SOB) this week. Liz describes SOBs as business blogs and bloggers who, "Take the conversation to their readers, contribute great ideas, challenge us, make us better, and make our businesses stronger." If you're not familiar with Liz or Successful Blog, I … [Read more...]
It’s a thankless job (but it doesn’t have to be)
Penning a blog post about gratitude on Thanksgiving Eve is far from original, however it’s a topic that most of us can benefit from exploring each and every day. Especially in relation to that so-called Daily Grind, a part of our life oft void of gratitude for anything other than a paycheck. Or, a Facebook “like.” Whether you’re running your own business or coughing up … [Read more...]
Women Offered Fewer Career Advancing “Hot Jobs” Than Men
According to research from Catalyst, women get fewer of the high visibility, mission-critical roles and international experiences (i.e., “hot jobs") that are necessary to get ahead at global companies. The Catalyst report, Good Intentions, Imperfect Execution? Women Get Fewer of the Hot Jobs Needed to Advance, suggests that this unequal access to those “hot jobs” may be an … [Read more...]
Dawn Elyse Warden-Reeder Joins the Women on Business Contributor Team
Please join me in welcoming Dawn Elyse Warden-Reeder to the Women on Business contributor team. Dawn brings unique experience and deep passion for business to the site, and I can't wait to read her insights! About Dawn Elyse Warden Reeder A former lifestyles magazine editor and reporter covering an array of topics including philanthropy and business, health and well-being, … [Read more...]
12 Signs You Need More Scale in Your Service Business
NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: For many business women, giving up control of any part of your company and client relationships can be challenging. However, there comes a time in the lifecycle of every business that you must decide whether you want to limit your growth and stay small or scale to grow with your business. Nina L. Kaufman, Esq. of Ask the Business Lawyer offers 12 … [Read more...]
50 Influential Twitter Feeds for Women in Business to Follow
I'm happy to share that the Women on Business Twitter feed (@womenonbusiness) has been included in the list of 50 influential Twitter feeds for women in business created by the team at OnlineMBA.com. In fact, if you scroll through the list by following the link above, you'll see many Women on Business contributors and community members included in the list, too! The list … [Read more...]
Laura Berry Joins the Women on Business Social Media Team
I'm happy to announce that Laura Berry of Eugene Social is the new Social Media Coordinator for Women on Business. If you're not already following Women on Business on Twitter or Facebook, click the preceding links to join the conversation and stay up-to-date on news, insights, and more! You can learn more about Laura below. Please join me in welcoming her to the Women on … [Read more...]