I have owned and operated my business for over sixteen years and I now find myself at that pivotal juncture where it’s time to step back – way back – and fully immerse myself in working ON the business as opposed to IN it. You hear a lot these days about the “art of letting go,” but if you’re anything like me, it’s more of a daily struggle than an art. As with most new … [Read more...]
What Does Piano Teaching Have to Do with Business?
My years teaching piano privately have taught me many interesting and surprising things -- none more important than the unique perspective on being a manager in a business setting. One of my fundamental beliefs is that anyone can learn music. While you probably won’t be the next Mozart if you’re in your thirties and have never tried to play an instrument before, it doesn’t … [Read more...]
Tomorrow’s Business Women are Trained on the Field
Moments of reflection can hit you when you least expect them. It was 2015, and I was standing in the Canyon Of Heroes, watching the US Women’s Soccer team celebrate their World Cup victory -- the first parade New York had ever held for a women’s sports team. As I stood there, with immense pride, it hit me that we would never have experienced this celebration were it not for the … [Read more...]
Employee Management Skills Every Business Woman Should Know
Good leaders are busy making their employees feel and perform better. Unfortunately, they often neglect to nurture their skills. However, men and women must hone their leadership and management skills, regardless of how busy they are. But you must take charge of your own development. Here are some important employee management skills that you should develop. Support You … [Read more...]
Creating the Confident and Influential Employee
Company performance is measured in financial terms. Human performance is harder to quantify but no less important. As Einstein said, “Not everything that can be counted counts and not everything that counts can be counted.” Human performance depends on confidence - our trust in our ability to do something. Without confidence, human performance is relegated to untapped … [Read more...]
5 Proven Strategies for Conducting Effective Employee Appraisals
Sponsored by myhrtoolkit: Ah, performance appraisals -- oh, how we love thee -- these nail-biting moments that keep employees on their toes. Poorly structured performance appraisals put unnecessary stress on employees and don’t effectively capture relevant performance indicators. When was the last time you reviewed your company’s appraisal process? Flaws in the process … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Women in New Management Positions
Sponsored by Grenier-Bio One: The stats don’t lie; more and more women are climbing the corporate ladder and fulfilling their ambitions to land positions in management. While there are already numerous women occupying significant roles in companies across industries, one could reasonably expect that number to rise over the next few years. With that in mind, it's important to … [Read more...]
Being a Natural Female Business Leader
Sponsored by iContact: Women are getting much more opportunity in the world of business these days. There are so many ongoing changes that are benefiting women moving forward, and that’s a good thing. When it comes to business, many women want to learn how they can become better leaders. Being a natural female business leader might not be easy, but there are plenty of ways … [Read more...]
Why Emotional Intelligence is Indispensable for Leaders
Sponsored by Droste Group: From its modest beginnings as part of a larger theory of an alternative type of intelligence over 30 years ago with Howard Gardner’s seminal book, Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, emotional intelligence has grown into its own as one of the most highly sought after characteristics in leaders today. According to The World … [Read more...]
Tips for Female Executives to Overcome Challenges in the Workplace
Unfortunately, we're still talking about gender parity in the workplace. The reality is, no matter the level of experience and knowledge, many organizations still struggle with women in leadership roles. Whether it is outright discrimination or simply an unconscious bias, women are still dealing with a low percentage of executive leadership roles, lower salaries, and the … [Read more...]