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Be an Advocate for Yourself :: Women on Business

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Companies now understand the impact of diversifying their talent pool, especially in leadership roles. Develop your web of influence (key stakeholders, decision makers, influencers, connectors) to assist you in reaching your goal. However, the companies that have formal sponsorship programs are few and far between.

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Managing the “Great Expectations” of the Next Sales Generation

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I teach and advise Gen Yers — also known as Millennials (born after 1980) — at the university level in sales and business ethics. Yes it is — if you learn how to leverage this new talent by focusing Gen Y behaviors on business goals and setting metrics for results. She wonders: Is it worth it?

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Is a Corporate Board Seat in Your Future? :: Women on Business

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By Bonnie Marcus This past week I had the opportunity to not only attend the MA Conference for Women, but also to participate in a leadership panel about women and corporate board positions. The opportunity to be a part of a team that works together toward a common goal. First of all, let people know you want to sit on a board.

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The Homecoming Queen Grows Up (kinda)

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But I still need to remind myself that being liked is not my goal—it is a secondary outcome and sugary sweet is not the way to get there. Authentic Leadership I was recently at the Pa. Being true to your principles and ethical background almost always leads to being “liked&# for the right reasons, and by the right people.

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Navigate Your Path to Success

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Wouldn’t it be great to simply plug in your dreams or goals for your life and career and have someone tell you in a very confident assuring voice how to get there? It is common this time of year to set goals. We’re often so much better at setting the goals than keeping on track until we reach our destination.

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Still holding on to “life's leg warmers?” What would Jane Fonda.

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Business Goals: Goals, like those leg warmers and jelly shoes, go out of style. So toss them away (goals and jelly shoes) and bring your goals up-to-date. You don’t need more than three to five goals to stay on track and move your business to the next level. Authentic Leadership I was recently at the Pa.

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Resolution Solution: Shop Your Soul :: Women on Business

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As we approach a new year and an opportunity for that fresh start, look no further than inside yourself to keep a resolution, start a new habit, break an old one, be a better person, achieve new business goals, find a job, etc. Leadership Partnership and Business Possibilities Clearing out the old to make way for the new.