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...]
The Real Richness of the Holidays
The following TED talk on regret sparked some interesting emotions in me. I had a flash of remembering writing a freshman college paper on regret. My hypothesis was that if I paid attention to EVERYTHING I did and said I would live a life free of regret. Hummmm... I got an "A" for the quality of writing and research on that paper. I also had a comment by my professor that … [Read more...]
Thank You, Colin Firth, for Dropping (My Version of) the F-Bomb
Post and Video by Frances Cole Jones, contributing Women On Business writer The morning after the Oscars, the biggest conversation was Melissa Leo’s use of what commentators appear to have settled on calling “the F bomb.” It was, without question, beyond unfortunate- and that’s all that needs to be said about it. I was, however, deeply gratified by Colin … [Read more...]
What Holds Middle Managers Back from Leadership?
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak at Harvard Business School’s Dynamic Women in Business Conference. Our panel discussion was titled, Working in Heels: Women in the Workplace today, and the focus of the discussion was the internal barriers and external barriers that women hold women back from advancing their careers and assuming leadership … [Read more...]
3 Responses to be Thankful For
Post and Video by Frances Cole Jones, contributing Women On Business writer As we head into the first of the holiday festivities, many of us feel a certain amount of…Well, let’s say “trepidation”…at the thought of sitting down next to Great Aunt Ida or second-cousin Bob and hearing their ideas about how we “should” be living our lives/how our politicians “should” be … [Read more...]
Still holding on to “life’s leg warmers?” What would Jane Fonda say?
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey on October 27, 2010, Jane Fonda astutely said, “Wisdom is knowing what you don’t need anymore.” So how many pairs of “life’s leg warmers” are you holding on to since the 80s, 90s, last year, or yesterday? Do yourself a favor and start clearing out the clutter! Whether you are clearing out personal or professional clutter, they go … [Read more...]
Part 1 of the How to Establish a Financial Relationship with a Bank Video Series
The first video in Susan Spencer's (author of Briefcase Essentials) new video series for WomenOnBusiness.com, How to Establish a Financial Relationship with a Bank, is now available on the WomenOnBusiness.com YouTube channel. Check it out below and stay tuned for more videos in this series coming soon! … [Read more...]
“No idea” Means I Have One
Post and Video by Frances Cole Jones, contributing Women On Business writer While I can’t say for certain, I’m guessing you’ve all had the experience of asking someone a question about a person, situation, or problem, only to hear, “I have no idea,” accompanied by an evasive shrug. What I’ve realized-- as I’m sure you have, too-- is that, more often than not, “No idea” … [Read more...]
Beware the Sixth Sense
Post by Frances Cole Jones, contributing Women On Business writer Real estate agents often tell sellers to have bread baking when potential buyers come calling—the idea being that this “grandmother’s kitchen” smell makes “a house a home,” thereby stimulating fantasies of the picture perfect life you’ll have once you live there. Cinnabon and Subway do the same thing by leaving … [Read more...]
Part 5 of the Cash Flow Video Series for Women on Business by Susan Spencer
The final video in Susan Spencer’s exclusive Cash Flow series for the Women on Business audience is now available on the WomenOnBusiness.com YouTube channel. You can watch the video below and follow the links to view Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 if you missed them. About the WomenOnBusiness.com Cash Flow Video Series from Susan Spencer Susan Spencer is a business … [Read more...]