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Be an Advocate for Yourself :: Women on Business

Women on Business

Mentoring is defined as career advice and guidance and sponsorship is advocacy. Companies now understand the impact of diversifying their talent pool, especially in leadership roles. The recommendation from Harvard Business Review and Catalyst is for organizations to adopt formal sponsorship programs similar to IBM Europe.

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A Good Bye with Humanity

Persuasive Powerhouse

Thought-full Thursday: A Meaningful Enterprise » A Good Bye with Humanity August 10th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus How often as a leader do you have someone in your circle of influence (manager, peer, direct report, maybe even a customer or consultant) that leaves your organization? Don’t Fire That Person (Yet)!

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WHY WOMEN'S NATURAL SOFTER SKILLS ARE COMING TO THE FORE IN BUSINESS

Women on Business

Answering questions, sharing experiences, asking for advice, helping and listening are all roles that good businesses are taking on in order to build stronger relationships with their clients. Where Social Media differs is that it is all about relationships. So where do we come in as women?

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Leadership Profile: Zig Ziglar | Thoughts for the Everyday Leader

Nathan Magnuson

Home / Leadership Profiles / Leadership Profile: Zig Ziglar. Leadership Profile: Zig Ziglar. I realize not everyone has been acquainted with America’s “Master of Motivation,” so six weeks after his passing, I’d like to pay tribute to Zig Ziglar in my first leadership profile of the new year.

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Resolution Solution: Shop Your Soul :: Women on Business

Women on Business

Leadership Partnership and Business Possibilities Clearing out the old to make way for the new. If the reader isn’t in the place to hear the depth of this advice, I’m sure it will be shrugged off as a “feel good&# message. Cheers to a safe, healthy, prosperous and joyous 2011!

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Wait! Don't Fire That Person (Yet)!

Persuasive Powerhouse

Often what it comes down to is that their manager is not willing to wait for the time it takes my client to make some changes to their leadership. This might mean you need to contact Human Resources or your EAP. Don’t Fire That Person (Yet)! You must deeply listen for understanding and value.

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Cultivating Relationships NOT Worth the Time?

Women on Business

Categories : Female Entrepreneurs , customer service 2 Comments 1 Debra Gaynor January 19th, 2011 at 3:21 pm Great advice not only for women in business today, but for the younger generation coming up behind us. If increasing sales is a continuous struggle for you and. Relationship building should start as early as high school.