Many companies in the United States and abroad have embraced the need for increased gender equality over the past couple of decades. As a result, gender diversity initiatives were formed to address the issue of fairness and equality in the workplace. Traditionally, gender diversity programs have involved setting up networks for women and specialized assertiveness training … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2009
Using Savvy to Link with Key People
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women On Business writer Last week I talked about the importance of political savvy. One big component in being savvy is to understand the roles of the key people who make and influence decisions in your company or organization. This is a practice that can also be applied to your clients. When you have a project or idea to move … [Read more...]
4 More Great Women Bloggers
I’m completing my Virtual Blog Tour (organized by Nikki Leigh) on June 30th. The tour is promoting my newest book Whale Hunting Women, and I have been hosted by more than 25 bloggers, podcasters, radio interviewers and book reviewers. I have met extraordinary women and men on this tour, all of whom have been gracious and generous in sharing their forums with me. This week … [Read more...]
Climbing Out of the Box
This past week I was introduced to one group as, “the queen of manure” and to another I was setup with the comment, “not only does this woman work out of the box, she doesn’t even know where the box is.” Both, given the context, were complimentary believe it or not. I had to laugh because I’ve held many titles in my career, but seriously, manure queen? It may actually turn … [Read more...]
Cheryl Santa Maria Joins the Women On Business Writing Team
I'm very happy to announce that another great writer has joined the Women On Business team of contributors. Cheryl Santa Maria brings an out-of-the-box perspective to business and work-home life issues that I know will add a lot to the Women On Business community. Please join me in welcoming Cheryl, and please take a moment to learn more about her below. About Cheryl Santa … [Read more...]
M.J. Ryan Joins the Women On Business Writing Team
I'm very happy to announce that M.J. Ryan, an internationally recognized expert on the subject of change and an amazing business woman, has joined the writing team on Women On Business. M.J. is sure to bring an incredible wealth of useful information to the Women On Business community. Recently, I got a copy of her new book, AdaptAbility: How to Survive Change You Didn't Ask … [Read more...]
Economy is Not all Gloom and Doom – Finding the Sunny Spots
Post by Liz Cullen, contributing Women On Business writer Women business owners know perhaps better than most that the economy is continuously providing gloomy news, and it does not appear to be getting sunnier anytime soon. However, a couple of events that I recently attended have pointed out that there are some sunny spots –especially for women business owners –despite the … [Read more...]
Keeping yourself Healthy
I first started following Erica Ross-Krieger after I read her book, "Seven Sacred Attitudes® -- How to Live in the Richness of the Moment" She is a "wellness coach" http://www.wellnesscoach.com and she works with entrepreneurs who choose to keep their health a priority in the midst of their busy lives. Women in business often work so hard and we sometimes forget to take … [Read more...]
5 Winning Strategies For Starting a Business
Guest post by Jane Wesman (learn more about Jane at the end of this post) Do you dream about starting a business, but don’t know where to begin? Does the idea of being your own boss and creating a company that provides great products and services excite you? But all you do is dream, unable to move ahead? You’re not alone. Many women feel this way. More than twenty-five … [Read more...]
How to eliminate mindless complaining
A few glum people can drag a whole workplace down. We’ve all met people that even if they won a tonne of dosh in the lottery would still be sporting their ‘woe is me’ face because they didn’t win first division. … [Read more...]