Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women On Business writer There are two key components in making strategic connections with contacts who are important to your future – and research and experience has shown that women often lose out in both categories. The first is building relationships within your company. These alliances with colleagues, bosses, clients, consultants … [Read more...]
What’s Your Story?
We all have unique stories to tell about our careers and our businesses. I did a presentation last week on self-promotion in Boston to the Downtown Women’s Club and heard many great stories from the attendees and I was reminded again how truly wonderful all our stories are. Each story reveals something personal about us. What is the story behind starting our business? Where … [Read more...]
Women and Men: Is Partnership Really Possible?
This is such an exciting time of pattern busting. By that I mean the old ways are falling fast and furious. We are no longer willing to shove bad behavior under the rug. We are questioning old ways and questing for new ways. I believe the most fascinating and long overdue microscope is now being put more strongly on male-female relationships in a way that is neither … [Read more...]
Gender Stereotypes and Leadership Success
When power words are said we all have a fast reaction. There is an image that comes to mind depending upon what we learned in our families and cultures. So, take a moment and see in your mind’s eye a picture of the word “man”. Did you see a strong, muscular guy, perhaps wearing jeans and a fit to the skin tee shirt? Maybe it was a sophisticated type in a well tailored suit with … [Read more...]
Authentic Leadership
I was recently at the Pa. Governor’s Conference for Women with the theme of “rethink, resolve, renew”. It was a mighty meeting. There is nothing like thousands of women who are claiming their power to partner with their male counterparts in the world of work. One of the sessions was of exceptional interest to me. The theme was about enabling authentic leadership. That word, … [Read more...]
Real Power
I was in the presence of a motivational expert who was tall, dark and handsome. By any standards, Hollywood, Wall Street, mothers looking for guys for their daughters, he was a standout. Then he started to talk, and again he got stellar grades. He was engaging, funny, relevant, and deep. He was the kind of guy you want to hang out with, laugh with, and learn from. I must … [Read more...]
Networking to Build Relationships – Strategically
Post by Liz Cullen, contributing Women On Business writer The term “strategic networking” makes me cringe a little. I’m not sure if that’s because it is typical of corporate speak or because it calls to mind battle plans, power maps, and things that seem contrary to the whole idea of building relationships. Two instances this week reminded me, however, that networking only … [Read more...]
Leverage the Social Web to Boost Your Business Network
Networking is a key component to business success for men and women. The social web provides a myriad of opportunities for women in business to connect, share ideas and opinions, ask questions and more. With a new year upon us, it's a great time to put together some business networking goals for the next twelve months. As you put together a networking strategy for … [Read more...]
American Business Media Dedicates January 2008 to Women in Business
American Business Media (an association of business information providers founded in 1906) is dedicating the entire month of January 2008 to women working in the field of business-t0-business. Specialized web content will include articles, blogs and videos from leading businesswomen including, "Allison Arden, newly appointed publisher of Advertising Age and Creativity, and … [Read more...]