Post by M.J. Ryan, contributing Women On Business writer Tom Heuerman is an organizational consultant who recently wrote about the qualities of sustainable organizations: they “continually adapt to the external environment…. [and] have a core identity of purpose (why they exist) and values (guiding principles) that provide stability and continuity as all else changes over … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2009
Your Personal Mission Statement
Now is the time to dust off those New Year's Resolutions (unless you constantly have them in front of you) and reassess where you are in terms of your overall sense of purpose and mission, especially how it relates to your business. I believe each of us has a mission to accomplish in life, and we're not basically "done" until we fulfill that mission to the best of our … [Read more...]
Quick Marketing Tips for Steady and Long Term Growth
With today's marketplace so cluttered, business owners have to differentiate themselves from the rest of the bunch. Continue reading to learn some of the fastest ways to market your business in a cluttered market. All marketing material images and tones should coincide with your brand. Website, postcards, mission statement, slogan, brochures, newsletters, letters, press … [Read more...]
Manage WITHOUT managers
A while back I blogged about ROWE - results orientated workplaces and a fab book called "Why Work Sucks and How to Fix it". ROWE is based on the radical statement "adults deserve to be treated like adults". … [Read more...]
Where Does All Our Self-Confidence Go?
Where does all the bravado and self-confidence of our early childhood go? Do you ever think back to when you were a young child? If your childhood was anything like mine, you were probably happy as a clam and had a bounty of self-esteem. I did. I vividly remember my childhood dreams of becoming a prima ballerina. I took ballet lessons three times a week and carried my ballet … [Read more...]
Personality is Key in Work – Life Balance
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women On Business writer Personality traits can work for or against you as your life becomes increasingly complex and you try to achieve a balance. Those of us who tend to be highly organized perfectionists with a strong need for control – and you know who you are – often find themselves in danger of burning out as they try to maintain … [Read more...]
The Customer Service Oxymoron
I refuse to be one of those people who's jaded and negative. I'm the person who goes to great lengths to make sure the manager of a restaurant knows when their bathroom needs attention or equally, if it looks nice. I'll always make an effort to let someone know when I receive superior service. Many people only reserve the dreaded, "may I speak with your manager" for negative … [Read more...]
Five Sure-Fire Ways to Irritate Your Prospects
I am a hot weather person—can’t tolerate cold, or even chilly, and love hot whether it’s dry or steamy. Yet every summer, when the outdoor temperature finally gets comfortable for me, I have to deal with the battle of the air conditioners. Yesterday I walked to lunch in gorgeous weather for mid-summer—82 degrees, slight breeze—from my perspective it was perfect. The … [Read more...]
Is Your Business as Fit as Your Body or are You Becoming Invisible?
Post by Kristy Straka, contributing Women On Business writer I recently realized that personal health and wellness are directly related to the health and wellness of our business. Having a fit mind and a fit body are both signs of a fit business. Our physical appearance is the first look that a potential client has into our business. If our potential clients see that we are … [Read more...]
Women and Leadership – What Dialogue are We Creating?
Guest post by Valerie Dennis (read more about Valerie at the end of this post) I was just reading the thread of dialogue in a community forum and the question was asked about what makes a successful female leader. In truth, I was a little disappointed in the answers. Some of the comments went to the reasons why we lack a presence in executive management roles (I.e. … [Read more...]