My entire corporate career was spent in a male-dominated business world. So I was particularly intrigued by Esther Wachs Book’s Why the Best Man for the Job is a Woman: The Unique Qualities of Female Leadership. In it, the author tries to figure out what makes female executives successful. She studies 14 well-known, successful female […]
From Inspiration to Implementation
In today’s uber competitive business environment, you are likely to get some serious points for being creative. Whether you’re creating a new service or product or figuring out ways to differentiate yourself in a crowded marketplace, creativity counts. But what does it mean to be “creative,” and how do you use creativity to your advantage? […]
Surviving and Thriving with Stretch Goals
I recently came across an article in Forbes magazine by Steve Denning, titled “In Praise of Stretch Goals.” If you’re not familiar with stretch goals, these are challenging, difficult goals that you are less likely to meet than, say, your annual performance review goals. Like they sound, stretch goals are meant to streeeeeeeetch your professional […]
CEO’s Report Executive Coaching is Essential for Rising to the Top
When it comes to strategies for rising to the top, what is fact and what is fiction? The Wall Street Journal recently published an article that interviewed women CEOs of Fortune 500 firms about how they climbed the ladder, and what they see as the biggest myths and truths about advancement. It didn’t surprise me […]
Sponsor, Mentor, Coach — You Need Them All If You Want to Manage Your Career the Right Way!
The use of mentors has long been advocated as one of the best training and development tools the business world has to offer. There are countless studies that show those who receive mentoring have better skills sets, are happier and more in tune with their jobs, and are easier to retain and engage. If you’ve […]