In every business, in every life, it is vital to process all information and even emotional content to make sure that you are making the best decisions you can make. Yet, there are extremes and when you get caught at one end point of the spectrum or the other, there is a tendency to either deny what is going on, or indulge in over-thinking the process. One of our best … [Read more...]
Leadership and a Cup of Tea
The next six weeks of winter are the challenging ones with the flu, colds, and general challenges for all of us until those first green shoots of spring brighten the day. A vital question for all of us, and especially women in business who tend to be caretakers and pleasers is “What do you do to renew your spirit?” I’d love to hear responses that can give all of us some new … [Read more...]
20 Best Marketing and Social Media Blogs by Women from Forbes Includes WomenOnBusiness.com
Forbes.com published a list of the top 20 marketing and social media blogs by women today and WomenOnBusiness.com is included on the list along with some other amazing blogs! You can follow the link to see the complete list on Forbes.com. Thank you to all the incredible women who contribute content to WomenOnBusiness.com and thank you to everyone who joins the conversation … [Read more...]
Healthcare and Women
One of the most well-run and informative meetings I went to last year was the HBA conference in San Francisco. The Healthcare Businesswomen Association is a class act. What impressed me was the juggling act done to show the strong side of women in a mostly male dominated industry, as well as the feminine side that we, as women, need to maintain for our own sanity. The women … [Read more...]
Leadership Partnership and Business Possibilities
Clearing out the old to make way for the new is a wonderful practice as we enter a new year. This time, as we graduate into a new decade, the teen years of the century, we have an amazing opportunity to find a better balance and create a different kind of partnership between men and women. I believe that female leaders in the work world can lead the way in positive and … [Read more...]
Leadership and Parenting
Whether we have children or not, we all have parents; some we revere, some we revile, and some play a minimal role in our lives. So what does this have to do with business? The original organization we all joined was the family and the remnants of our experiences there are replicated in our present work organization. Whether we like it or not, there are parent figures that were … [Read more...]
Veronica Eyenga Joins the Women on Business Writing Team
Please join me in welcoming Veronica Eyenga to the Women on Business writing team! Veronica Eyenga is the President and CEO of VBP OutSourcing, a full-service marketing and accounting firm in Glen Burnie, MD. VBP is an MBE-certified, 100% woman-owned company offering a variety of solutions to suit any company’s needs. Some of the services available include custom website … [Read more...]
Women on Business Named Best Blog Finalist for 2009 Stevie Awards for Women in Business
I'm pleased to announce that Women On Business was named a Finalist in the Best Blog category in the 6th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, and the companies they run – worldwide. The Stevie Awards have been hailed as the world’s premier business awards. Nicknamed the Stevies for the … [Read more...]
Sarah Present Joins the Women On Business Writing Team
I'm very happy to announce that Sarah Present is joining the Women On Business writing team. Sarah brings with her a unique perspective on health as it relates to the busy and hectic lives of business women. Please join me in welcoming her to the Women On Business team! About Sarah Present Sarah Present is employed in the mortgage division of Flagstar Bank in addition … [Read more...]
Announcing the Wow Factor by Frances Cole Jones
I'm happy to spread the word that Women On Business contributing writer Frances Cole Jones is releasing her new book on September 1, 2009 -- The Wow Factor: The 33 Things You Must (and Must Not) Do to Guarantee Your Edge in Today's Business World Check out the details below and be sure to return to Women On Business later today to learn about a special offer Frances Cole … [Read more...]