Women on Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

After little ones step out beyond their first organization, the family, they are all required to enter the school organization. So it is with all organizations. Related posts: 5 Lessons I’ve Learned about Leadership The economic waves have settled a bit and my company.

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Women on Business

AUGUST 26, 2011

Leadership is an elusive quality and few people ever really get it, but as the figurehead of a company you are supposed to know what it means to be a leader and a motivator even if it wasn’t taught to you. Leadership is an elusive quality but interestingly enough the people who want it usually aren’t leaders. Lead by Example.

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Women on Business

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Many things have been said about leadership some good and some bad, but the one thing that has stuck with me has been the awareness of leadership. Now when I say awareness, I don’t be mean micro-managing your staff or applying dual layers of approval. As the CEO you set the tone of your organization.

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Women on Business

MAY 24, 2012

A recent study conducted by Zenger Folkman tested males and females in leadership positions in the workplace. They tested leadership skills from development to problem solving to innovation etc. With results like this why are more women not in top leadership roles? That is right Ladies. Make your goal specific.

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Women on Business

MARCH 8, 2011

Guest post by LaMae Allen deJongh, managing director for US Human Capital and Diversity for Accenture (learn more about LaMae at the end of this post). LaMae Allen deJongh, Managing Director for US Human Capital and Diversity for Accenture. Experience tells us that when employees are unhappy they look for new jobs. About the Author.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 12, 2011

Bennett Organizations working on raising awareness of inclusiveness and why it is essential for businesses to survive are well served by advocacy programming. This is very true as it relates to organizations that are working to increase gender diversity at the leadership levels. Culture shift is very difficult and ambiguous.

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Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Until you are able to grow your company to a large enough scale where you can hire people equally talented then train them in every facet of the organization, difficult to do, you are in effect irreplaceable. The challenge is this leaves the organization extremely vulnerable.

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Women on Business

AUGUST 19, 2011

We speak about managing teams and dealing with problem performers, but we very rarely speak about what happens when those situations go horribly wrong. When evaluating your organization you should look for: Verbal threats. This is a situation where accountable and responsible leadership is essential” says Nater. Intimidation.

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Women on Business

JUNE 8, 2012

In order to know if someone will work with your organization and has the capacity to learn and grow, you are going to need more than 15 minutes. Our requirements are so strict, that there is no leeway for an almost right candidate who would be perfect for our organization. Recruiting managers and recruiting agencies have to talk.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 28, 2010

The recommendation from Harvard Business Review and Catalyst is for organizations to adopt formal sponsorship programs similar to IBM Europe. Companies now understand the impact of diversifying their talent pool, especially in leadership roles. Let others know within the organization that you are seeking a sponsor.

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Women on Business

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

The flip side of this phenomenon is what is coined the glass escalator, or glass elevator, which refers to the precipitous promotion of men over women into management positions in female-dominated fields such as nursing, education, social work, and even ballet. The Glass Escalator Defined. Why does it matter? In a nutshell – economics.

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Women on Business

MARCH 21, 2011

March is National Women’s History Month and it has me frustrated about the excruciatingly slow movement forward for women in leadership positions. Women need to be aware of the issues, know the statistics and philosophies of the companies we work for and purchase from, and hold organizations accountable. What do you think?

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Women on Business

MAY 20, 2011

To ebb this pattern, managers need to communicate with their employees and make sure the work environment is open, alive and vibrant. I was lucky enough to consult for an organization for a long period of time and after observing was able to implement proven techniques to impact change. You can register now at: [link].

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Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

She has deep community roots in the major metropolitan area in which she works and she has shown great promise in promoting the organization in the market. Jill feels as if she works tirelessly to stay connected in the organization and to expand her network. What can an organization do now to retain and develop top talent like Jill?

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

And with that, here are five team building activities which are a bit on the cutting edge for your organization to review. On the face of it, it may sound crazy – especially if your organization isn’t a culinary concern. Get Everyone Cooking. But cooking in teams allows for communication, camaraderie, and corporate bonding.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 7, 2011

In a cruel twist of fate, this boy lost his male sexual organ during a routine infant circumcision. Brian Wad, top leadership consultant, states – “The 5 keys of leadership are: focus, authenticity, courage, empathy, and timing. A few years ago, Business Week documented 31 measures of leadership performance.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 12, 2010

At this time of year, charitable organizations like Goodwill, the Salvation Army and community shelters need old coats, sweaters, jeans, boots and other items of clothing. Many of these organizations will also happily accept furnitire and household items, and will sometimes even pick up the items. Stock-it to them!

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Women on Business

AUGUST 16, 2012

I had the opportunity to interview Patty Huber, Manager of Groupon Grassroots about how Groupon is redefining how people connect with charities and social causes in their community. BW: How many organizations have you worked with? PH: Instead of thinking about it by number of organizations, we think about it as number of projects.

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Women on Business

MARCH 23, 2012

One of the traits that surfaces again and again in leadership profiles is the willingness to take risks. There is someone in your organization that needs a champion, someone to give them the kind of chances someone gave you. Leadership means many things to many people, but it should mean growth of some kind to everyone.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 30, 2012

Add in the number of female CEOs at small and mid-sized companies, female upper level managers, and female entrepreneurs, and you can see that we’re actually talking about a large number. So the shift in business from informing to communicating provides great opportunity for women leadership. The big picture matters. Plot it out.

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Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

There has been a lot of back and forth about merit pay, but continually expecting an employee to strive is a win-win for any organization. As managers we set goals and applaud when goals are exceeded, but what do you do when they aren’t achieved?

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Leadership Partnership and Business Possibilities Clearing out the old to make way for the new. The Business Case for Building a Flexible Work Culture- Series Part I Why do organizations offer flexibility? Ask yourself honestly, if you were going to shop for.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Because there are fewer women in positions of power, we are often observed closely by others as models of leadership in the workplace. In order to reach the critical mass needed to impact the cultures of organizations, women who have made it, or are higher up on the organization chart, must lend a hand. Oh, and by the way.

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Women on Business

JULY 25, 2012

Additionally according to the Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College and Business Civic Leadership Center in 2005 64% of executives surveyed say that corporate citizenship produces a tangible contribution to the company bottom line. TC: Leading by example where management actually volunteers rather than just being on a board.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 12, 2011

And when I had to buy a new car unexpectedly, I purchased the practical pre-owned SUV instead of a sassy little brand new convertible giving myself some breathing room with a manageable payment once I had to live off of unemployment and savings a year later. I’m glad I listened to my gut. Should Companies Pay for Excessive Interviews?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 25, 2013

I had a wonderful conversation with a colleague this morning about how communication fails in organizations. Strategic communication is how your organization communicates a core message in a clear and direct way. Do you know how to do that? Know what it is and what it isn’t. Don’t get lost in the delivery of the message.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Describe how the work you do benefits the organization and your boss or department in particular. State up front that you enjoy working with him/her and love the organization and are interested in new opportunities to rise to the next level. Write out your value proposition and accomplishments.

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Women on Business

MARCH 17, 2012

If you manage a team, chances are you have group and/or one-on-one meetings. Impact Learning Systems is an international customer service training organization that creates breakthrough improvement in the performance of sales, service, and support staff. They have feedback to share from the customers’ perspective as well as their own.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 23, 2011

Now DC workers are seeing a change in leadership across different agencies which may mean a new boss along with new systems and priorities. In order to keep your team motivated in the midst of what can be challenging changes, there are a few things organization leaders can keep in mind to keep their teams interested and engaged: 1.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Yet, the question as I talked with women in the Purdue leadership program is still the age old one of how to balance it all; career, family, community, and time for oneself. Related posts: Women Leadership and Mad Men Some revolutions are bloody, and some are flash-in-the-pan moments.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Time Management: As a solo entrepreneur, I find myself toggling between prospecting for new business, meeting with clients, administrative responsibilities, networking, planning, strategizing, and, oh, I almost forgot…actually doing the work! Authentic Leadership I was recently at the Pa. Governor’s Conference for Women.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 4, 2011

In fact, those that have the tendency to feel guilt are more likely to assist colleagues, are more committed to their organizations, and are perceived by their peers as strong leaders. Believe it?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 10, 2011

Whether it’s the style of play in a sport, or leadership style in the business world, men and women are clearly and obviously different. But that hardly means that the style of women is in any way inferior. In fact, men excel at certain traits and women shine with different skills.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 23, 2010

It allows an IRA holder who is 70 1/2 (and therefore must start withdrawing RMDs from his IRA) to contribute up to $100,000 in IRA assets to a charitable organization without paying taxes on the distribution. In addition, the donor doesn’t get a deduction for the gift made to charity as he would with other gifts.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 14, 2010

While the Megales managed to find a family member to illustrate the book, they realized that promoting it would be the key to success. Her mother was so moved by the incredible stories and the meaning behind them that she vowed to get Shea’s works published. Book sales have contributed more than $600,000 to these charities.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 9, 2011

Categories : Communications , Ethics , Leadership , decision-making Echo Garrett is the National Practice Manager for KPMGs Financial Credit Risk practice and a Co-Founder of "Her Voice", a National Womens Organization that brings women together for local support and charitable opportunities.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 21, 2010

It is a tool that allows you to keep all of your marketing activities organized so you can implement systematically. Click here for your free download of the Red Zone Marketing Action Plan template that we use with clients to help plan, visualize and hold everyone accountable for marketing activities.

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