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The Growing Power of Women in Business

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Today, women are wielding more and more power on both sides of the business transaction. Who is running and leading the companies that make the products women are buying for themselves and their families? In 2012, 18 of the Fortune 500 companies will have women CEOs at the helm. Everyone has heard of “silos” in companies.

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Powerful Working Moms, Math Equality, and Reviewing Yourself as the Boss

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News and Insights from Business Women (December 14, 2011). 2011 Most Powerful Moms in Washington D.C. And they’re powerful. Dayna Steele from Fast Company share the most important resolution that we need to make in 2012. They’re women. They’re mothers. They’re in Washington, D.C.

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Bonnie Brooks of the Bay: Women in Power

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The Hudson’s Bay Company of Canada is one of the oldest companies in North America and was started before the country was even formed. However with the start of Bonnie Brooks in the role of CEO for the company things are looking up. Bonnie has taken a step into the limelight and is the spokesperson for the company in radio ads.

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Gut Check — Score One for Intuition

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Intuition is a powerful thing. Another example is from a friend who was interviewing with a company as an account executive. Turns out a friend of hers who worked at the company told her that the organization has churned through over 20 account managers in five years. Should Companies Pay for Excessive Interviews?

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Looking for the Perfect Job? Become an Entrepreneur

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However, the opportunity for the entrepreneur is in the power to shape their job description around skills and activities that they enjoy most and do best. For other business owners this is about having powerful connections with clients and delivering the highest level of service. Author Bio.

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Be an Advocate for Yourself :: Women on Business

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Usually sponsors have more senior positions than mentors, and it is their responsibility to advocate for an individual and pull them up the ranks to a top level position in the company. Companies now understand the impact of diversifying their talent pool, especially in leadership roles. Broaden your influence outside the company.

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EBay CEO Meg Whitman to Retire :: Women on Business

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She joined eBay in 1998 and now, 10 years later, she’s following her own advice and leaving the company she helped drive to online success. Meg Whitman, 51, has been quoted saying a CEO should never stay with the same company for more than 10 years, because by that time the company needs a fresh outlook.