Improving work performance doesn’t mean just asking people to work harder. In many cases, figuring out how to improve work performance comes from creating clearer expectations, removing unnecessary obstacles, providing useful support, and helping people focus their energy where it matters most. That’s especially important for women business owners, who are often balancing … [Read more...]
Why the Best Leaders Are the Ones Who Never Stop Evolving
Brought to you by The University of Melbourne: In a world of constant uncertainty, the importance of competent leadership is undeniable. Just as Rome wasn't built in a day, the best leaders aren't born but built over time. Many people face a common challenge: as their company or organization grows and evolves, their own roles and professional development often feel stalled or … [Read more...]
Why Women in Business Are Outperforming and How to Use it to Grow Your Business
The Data Finally Caught Up From cubicles to corner offices across the globe, women are finally breathing a sigh of relief: We no longer need to act like men to win. Your natural feminine energy is your superpower, and now, studies back up what you’ve always intuited: Over the past 10 years, S&P 500 companies led by women delivered 384% total shareholder return versus 261% … [Read more...]
Why AI and Gen Z Are Creating the Perfect Storm for Women in Leadership
I used to think my dad was hopelessly behind the times when it came to technology. We owned a Commodore 64 computer and had dial-up internet long after more advanced technologies were available. It took him forever to transition from a flip phone to a smartphone, and he immediately reverted when flip phones made their comeback. Now, as a Gen Xer raising Gen Z and Alpha kids in … [Read more...]
5 Drains on Women Leaders’ Energy (and What To Do About It)
A study published in the journal Frontiers of Psychology, explores several drains on leaders’ energy. While the energy drains (leader self-control, emotional labor and emotional dissonance, lack of job control, counterproductive mindsets of others, and isolation) are common to all leaders, there are additional considerations for women leaders. Learn to recognize the drains in … [Read more...]
The Unique Challenges Women CEOs Still Face Today
Brought to you by Reboot: When we picture a CEO, the image is changing. More women are stepping into top leadership roles than ever before, bringing new perspectives, priorities, and leadership styles to industries across the board. Yet despite this progress, women CEOs continue to navigate challenges that many of their male counterparts don't encounter in the same way. One … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why Female Leaders Burn Out More than Male Leaders
Just when you think we're making progress in terms of women in leadership, somebody comes along and does us in. Yes, he said it. Early this year in a podcast interview, Mark Zuckerberg said companies had become neutered and needed more 'masculine energy'. In their Women in the Workplace 2021 report, McKinsey & Company highlighted that women leaders still report higher … [Read more...]
What It Really Takes to Lead Public Service Initiatives
Brought to you by Claremont Lincoln University: Leading public service initiatives isn’t as simple as having good intentions or being passionate about a cause. It involves working with diverse communities, managing limited resources, navigating bureaucracy, and making decisions that affect real lives. It calls for patience, resilience, and a strong sense of responsibility. At … [Read more...]
Women in Healthcare Leadership: Navigating the Role of an Interim Director of Nursing
Brought to you by MedBest, Inc.: In recent years, women have made significant strides in healthcare leadership, an industry traditionally dominated by men. From hospital administrators to department heads, more women are taking on pivotal roles that shape healthcare systems and influence patient care. However, there are still unique challenges that women face, including … [Read more...]
Trust Has Its Perks: 9 Things You Can Do To Get Your Team to Trust You
The 'Control' in the management mnemonic POLC works best for numbers and systems, not people. And, there happens to be no C in leadership.😁 Tradition dictates that leadership be about you. Your vision, you calling the shots, and you making your employees carry out your vision. Oh, how I don't like the word 'employee'. On the other hand is transformational leadership. This is … [Read more...]