A short article on the “rejection factor” and how it keeps women from reaching for top jobs. The takeaway? Merely encouraging women to apply for top positions isn’t enough.
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Being busy has almost become a badge of honor and one of the most overused words around. This article is an interesting short read and talks about information overload damaging our ability to daydream and be creative.
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In line with our theme this month of getting back into gear after the summer slow down, there are three great tips in this article on how to feel inspired when you’ve lost motivation.
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I wanted to share this short article because I think it sends a strong message. It’s about Dianne Feinstein, still going strong in the Senate at age 84, still as sharp as a tack, and still making a significant difference.
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Women pilots have come a long way since I started flying decades ago, and although there is still a ways to go, here’s another couple of excellent current examples from Air India, and Delta Airlines, of how women are making strides in aviation.
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If you don’t have much vacation time available or you really don’t think you can get away for too long, check out this article.
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Mika Brzezinski, co-host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” said confidence “has a look, has a feel, has a sound.” Read this short Bizwomen article on Mika’s three simple tips.
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As you get back into work mode and you’re busy executing on your New Year’s Resolutions, take a few minutes to read this brief article. As the author says, “… if your speech is filled with “you know” and “like” you’re more likely to be dismissed than quoted.”
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As you take time out of your hectic work schedule to vacation and feel refreshed, now may also be a good time to consider refreshing your wardrobe too. I’ve come across a few articles recently, as well as seeing adverts on Facebook, for businesswomen’s clothing.
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“Dealing with change can be incredibly unsettling, especially in the workplace. But understanding the neuroscience behind our behavior—how and why our brains work the way they do—offers insight into just what’s happening in those moments of uncertainty and how best to handle them.”
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This article gives some refreshingly honest insights into how to effectively negotiate around salary. Learning to be more forthright, while of course remaining respectful, would serve many women well.
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Success is not predicated on academic qualifications and intellectual capability but rather on your ability to be absolutely persistent in taking action towards your goals.
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If you’re like me you often think there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. This short article shares insights from busy and productive women on how they get things done without going crazy.
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A great short article that emphasizes why getting out and meeting other women in business is not about a stereotypical “chatfest” but rather a way to connect and generate immediate actions to positively impact your career.
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Read on to learn what companies are doing to create a seamless transition for highly educated women re-entering the workplace after a career break.
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Women in business are under-supported in many stages of their careers across all industry sectors, but particularly so in technology. Take a look at this fascinating infographic which highlights some of the most glaring tech gender gaps.
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I’m sure you’ve read the data about women, in general, earning less than men; some estimates suggest that women earn only 76¢ for every dollar a man earns. Well, part of the reason for that is that women have a tendency to steer away from fully negotiating their salary.
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Excellent insight from Carla Harris, Vice Chairman at Morgan Stanley into why “You can survive a very long time in your career without a mentor, but you will not survive without a sponsor.”
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An interesting article on how shifting language is critical to shifting mindset and changing ingrained ways of thinking. Lane Bryant CEO, Linda Heasley, is determined to shift the conversation for women size 14-28, who make up 65% of American women and fall into Lane Bryant’s customer demographic.
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Do you know what “office housework” is and are you guilty of doing too much of it? Gender bias in the workplace is often unconscious but its impact can be as strong as if the bias was intentional.
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