At one point or another, we have all worked for a jerk. Trending analysis, client feedback and underground communication clearly indicate that mismanaged employees and boundary violations are on the rise. Managing through tough times and poor leaders is often time more difficult than the work itself. Poor leadership can range from an immediate supervisor to poor HR … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2010
Marketing – It’s Simple!
Jody Gabourie, the recently retired Canadian “Marketing Plan Queen”, knew what she was doing when she simplified marketing for small business owners. There are three practices, she advised, that we should consider deploying when we go out and look for new clients or customers. They are: networking, speaking and writing. Think about it. Simple, isn’t it? Let’s talk about … [Read more...]
What You Eat is How You Sleep?
We have all heard the phrase, "you are what you eat" and it does seem to ring true on many levels. Almost every single day I hear someone express how tired they feel. I know several people who do not sleep well on a regular basis. What we don't realize, is that the food we eat can have a big impact on our sleep quality at night. This can have an enormous impact on your life, … [Read more...]
My love affair with social media
I’ve been battling a bad cold for the past few days and I could not sit at my computer long enough to send a Tweet - thank goodness for BlackBerries! As you can imagine, I had a lot of time to think between making my next batch of green tea and watching the Olympics in bed (Go Canada!). One question that came to mind was, “what would the world be like without the internet, … [Read more...]
Got Goals?
Have you set job-related goals? Are strategic goals included among the goals you’ve set? These questions came to mind after a recent coaching session with a long-standing client, Jen H. (not her real name). We were discussing goals. It wasn’t our first conversation on the topic. As soon as she accepted the new position, a lateral move after nearly 15 years in a similar post … [Read more...]
Honoring Women Presidents
It’s President’s Week this week. Besides school vacation, it is also a time to honor Abraham Lincoln and George Washington; two past presidents who were a major part of our history in the United States. The holiday this week prompted me to think as well about honoring all the women presidents who have started and are now running their own companies in the United States. … [Read more...]
Focusing on others to improve YOUR business
I’ve often emphasized in my business blog the importance of having a well-prepared “Simple Repeatable Statement of Value” (one that makes you memorable - seen here). It is of equal importance to get others to share their statement of value with you. There are a couple of critical reasons for this: • As humans, our favorite subject to talk about is ourselves (our lives, … [Read more...]
Women Leadership and Mad Men
Some revolutions are bloody, and some are flash-in-the-pan moments. The women’s movement began quietly with a book “The Feminine Mystique”, moved to bra burning, and gained traction with consciousness raising groups. All of that seems like it was centuries ago. We now head large organizations, are in key positions in government, and have a say in just about everything. … [Read more...]
The Religion of Sisterhood
Today is my best friend's birthday. She's my rock. She's my mentor, teacher, cheerleader and confidant. She is the example of femininity that every girl should aspire to be. She's my very own superhero! She's taught me a whole new religion called sisterhood! Sometimes we don't realize how valuable the women in our lives are until it's too late...but me, I was blessed … [Read more...]
Thinking Long-Term
Post by Veronica Eyenga, contributing Women On Business writer Business can change instantly and, in today’s economy, it is extremely important that you’re prepared for anything. However, not all business takes place in the here and now, looking toward the future counts for something too. Preparedness for the long-term is an ever increasing trend among business … [Read more...]