Many women are plagued by feedback that is unclear, not actionable, and feels like a moving target. They may get conflicting feedback like I did when I was told I was both “too strategic” and “too tactical” by the same boss. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In a favorite episode of the I Hate My Boss podcast, a listener wrote in that her manager did not even try … [Read more...]
The Pros and Cons of Offering Coupons
Sponsored by Piucodicisconto.com: Successful business models require attracting a loyal customer-base. To reach the point of getting customers who are loyal, you need to cater your message to a large audience at first, don’t you? This calls for promotional campaigns. Many organizations, new and old, use coupons as a way of attracting people’s attention towards what they are … [Read more...]
Prove Yourself … Again: Why Women Get Overlooked for Management Positions
As a woman, do you feel like you have to work twice as hard to prove yourself half as much? If so, you’ve had first-hand experience with “Prove It Again” bias. Joan C. Williams, a distinguished professor of law at University of California, Hastings College of Law, interviewed 127 women in high-ranking positions as part of an ongoing research project. Almost every woman spoke … [Read more...]