The business world makes its demands on all of us in many different ways, and a sedentary lifestyle can be one of them if we aren’t careful. Today’s trends seem to lean more and more in the focus of technology and less towards physical activity and this can have a negative impact on our bodies. Estimates have illustrated clearly that an increasing number of jobs require … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2009
The “Yes, But” Mentality
As women, we have a lifetime of mixed messages around becoming strong leaders and connecting with our innate talent and personal power. This often results in what I call the “yes, but” mentality. You instinctively know what to do BUT you don’t do it. For example, you know you should do more to get out and promote your business, but you spend more of your time in the office … [Read more...]
8 Skills that Makes Leaders Successful
The Only Skills You Need to be a Great Leader Organizations small, medium, and large need strong minded, smart, and resilient leaders. Successful leaders have the ability to get others to follow his or her vision. Leaders have clear visions of goals and objectives. Leaders are flexible planners. Leaders are proactive and do not stop until he or she is satisfied with … [Read more...]
Roles of Mentors and Mentees
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women On Business writer If you’ve been lucky, you have had the opportunity to be a mentor or to mentor someone else. Hopefully, this has been an enjoyable and enriching experience. Taking on either role involves many challenges and responsibilities, as well as rewards, so today’s blog has some advice for both mentors and … [Read more...]
What Makes Women Happy?
Lately there is a new rash of articles and discussions about women's happiness. Even men are getting into the center ring. Marcus Buckingham, a business consultant and author, is now hoping to become an expert on women. He is tackling why there is so much female depression in the midst of so much seeming success at becoming equal partners with their men. I think there is a … [Read more...]
Continuous Improvement – Read Great Blogs
Staying on top of the curve in business takes dedication. It takes a willingness to be flexible, adaptable and learn new ways of doing things. No matter what your business might be, information is key. Information pertinent to your particular industry, customers, marketplace, products, delivery systems...there are many areas that change with changes in technology, economy … [Read more...]
Recommended Reads for Business Women
Post by Cheryl Santa Maria, contributing Women On Business writer The path to self-enlightenment is a long one, but the journey becomes easier to manage when we're using the right educational tools. Finding the right tools, however, can be a bit of a challenge. Personally, I've wasted my share of time on supposed "self help" products - books and films with wording so … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Build your Web Effectiveness
Introduction: Maintaining content-rich web profiles are the most efficient way to market your specific services to your niche audience. I recommend you devote the bulk of your marketing budget to developing excellent content and lots of it, with some additional funds set aside for design, production, and maintenance. Your web properties include: websites, blogs, wikis, … [Read more...]
Want to expand your professional circle but lack strong networking skills?
Effective business networking skills are essential to meeting other individuals and building solid and trusting relationships. When professionals have a network they can rely on, it makes connecting with potential clients, partners, and employees easier. Additionally, the more individuals that view you and your business positively, it will help expand your brand. 1. Act … [Read more...]
Step Away from the Vending Machine
We’ve all been there, unprepared and reaching for something convenient and unhealthy to stave away the hunger while we maneuver through that pile of work on our desk. A little preparation can go a long way to give you healthier options for snacks at work. Any number of situations can put us in a position where we feel that the break room donut or vending machine candy bar … [Read more...]