NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Did you know that women are far less likely to ask for a raise then men? That doesn't mean they're more deserving. They're just more assertive when it comes time to negotiate a pay raise. Sophie Cornish shares some great advice on the Business Insider for women to negotiate a pay raise successfully. She offers some key tips that you should review … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2012
Can You Be a Great Leader and Still Be Nice?
NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Can you be nice and be an effective leader? That's the question Myrdin Thompson of MomentumNation asks, and she believes that the answer is "yes." Myrdin offers a variety of suggestions to help you remain nice while leading your team and company to positive results in her article, which you can read by following the link below. Most importantly, Myrdin … [Read more...]
What Was It Really Like to be the Female CEO of a Steel Company in the 80s?
If you're looking for some leadership inspiration from a business woman who knows what it's like to break through the glass ceiling, then Irene Becker is a fantastic source! As the CEO of a steel company in the 1980s, she can tell you the true story of what it takes to succeed in the male-dominated business world and carve out the career you really want. You can learn more … [Read more...]
Career Growth: 4 Signs That Your Company Will Give You a Fair Shot
Guest Post By: Rania Stewart, senior product manager with Peoplefluent.com. Learn more about Rania at the end of this post. Ask any career-oriented woman about her top work-related concerns, and she will likely rank having access to high-quality jobs at desirable companies and having equitable opportunities to advance within those organizations at the top of the … [Read more...]
Choosing The Perfect Business Partner
Like many great things, my business started as nothing more than an idea. I was a painter and lifelong art aficionado with the idea of opening a studio where people could pursue their artistic passion without fear of embarrassment – and with the help of a little wine, of course. I began hosting art parties at venues across Chicago, but still held on to that dream of opening a … [Read more...]
Women CEOs and the State of Female Executives [Infographic]
What's really happening to women executives in the business world? According to Catalyst, women held just 2% of Fortune 500 CEO positions in 2011. Jump ahead to 2012 and women held a record 20 Fortune 500 CEO positions. That means only 4% of Fortune 500 CEOs are currently women. Motif Investing put together an infographic that visually explains the stage of female executive. … [Read more...]