Being a leader in business can be trying. From deadlines to human resource difficulties, leaders take a lot on, especially women. We tend to question ourselves and our confidence as leaders. But what if I told you that being a more confident leader is simple? What if I told you that taking your team or your business to the next level through strong leadership is already within … [Read more...]
The 2nd Biggest Leap You’ll Ever Take in Your Business
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...]
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...]
5 Tips for Managing Change within Your Team
Change is both challenging and exciting. Any company that is serious about growth goes through periods of change. Those that come out on top are the ones who can guide their teams into the future and towards success. This article guides you through five ways to effectively guide your winning team through change. Work Together to Create a Plan Your team should feel like … [Read more...]
The Rise of Feminine Leadership After #MeToo
In the wake of the "Me Too" movement and Oprah Winfrey's rousing "Time Is Up" speech at the Golden Globes, it seems that a rise in feminine leadership is not only imminent, but necessary as a way to move collectively forward. And by this, I don't just mean more women leaders, although more of us are certainly needed. But, it's also about male leaders embracing the traits of … [Read more...]
5 Critical Resources for New Managers
A good friend recently started a new, dream job, and it includes managing other people for the first time. When I ran into her at an event, she shared with me the difficulties of learning to manage other people. Her arched brow and wringing hands showed how much it was weighing on her. I felt her pain. Developing as a manager has been at once the most challenging and most … [Read more...]