Each year, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) creates its list of America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises. The list awards corporations that provide, "world class programs that level the playing field for women’s business enterprises (WBEs) to compete for corporate business." This year's list includes 32 corporations, which will be … [Read more...]
U.K. Entrepreneurs – Enter the Lloyds TSB Enterprise Award
I'm always happy to share information about awards programs that actually offer winners something of value. So many business and web-related awards don't do much for winners, but they do make a lot of money for the company behind the awards through entry fees and awards ceremony tickets. Today, I heard that the prestigious Lloyds TSB Enterprise Award, which honors the best … [Read more...]
GUTSY WOMEN and MEMORIES
Tonight we start a new GUTSY WOMEN WEEKEND. We are doing them every other month and they are making a difference for women who are in leadership positions or are emerging leaders. So, what does that have to do with memories? Nothing….. and everything. You see most programs want to stay with present situations and move forward. We believe that we need to clear the past … [Read more...]
Strong Women in the Front Row
Telling a group of men to “show up and be accountable” is new territory for most women. We have been in back of or on the side of our men for eons. Not that we have to be loud and bossy to get our way. We just have to be clear. Margaret Thatcher, portrayed by Meryl Streep in the film The Iron Lady, was a woman of depth and conviction. Strong in an arena that few women … [Read more...]
Leadership Development: Throw the Ball and Catch It Too
Tom Brady’s wife, Gisele, will go down in history with a quote that goes well beyond football. Walking down the corridor to the safety of an elevator, she was taunted by fans about how the Super Bowl game ended and out came the now famous words about not being able to throw a ball and catch it at the same time. Maybe it was the shame of losing (someone had to), maybe it … [Read more...]
Getting The Best Out Of Your Staff
Guest post by Rebecca of chillsauce. The key to being a great manager is to monitor your staff's performance, identify strengths and weaknesses, and ultimately make sure your team is working productively. There are many approaches to motivating your staff and rewarding them for hard work and success, from a mention in a meeting or in a internal publication to a promotion in … [Read more...]
Women and Responsibility
Times, they are a changing, always. However, changing times seem to happen in the blink of an eye. I do believe we women leaders need to stop and take a deep look at what we are doing and the profound consequences of our actions. In days of yore, we were to be kept “barefoot and pregnant” and now we have “freedom of choice”. The big question is, what are we choosing and … [Read more...]
The Online Influence of Forbes’ Most Powerful Women
Forbes recently published its annual list of the 100 Most Powerful Women. The list includes leaders from the political, media, entertainment, non-profit, and business worlds, including U.S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, PepsiCo Inc. Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi, and entertainer Lady Gaga. It's safe to assume that these women have a great deal of influence in their … [Read more...]
Can You Be Successful In Your Business’s Culture?
Are you having a difficult time excelling in your business’s corporate culture? Are you in an environment where you can succeed? Whether you work for a Fortune 500, small business, or a start-up, the question remains the same. This question is about much more than fitting in. I’m not talking about getting along with others and doing what you need to do get your job done. I’m … [Read more...]
Be an Advocate for Yourself
A recent Catalyst study demonstrates that mentoring does not help career advancement to the degree that sponsorship does. Mentoring is defined as career advice and guidance and sponsorship is advocacy. Usually sponsors have more senior positions than mentors, and it is their responsibility to advocate for an individual and pull them up the ranks to a top level position in … [Read more...]