Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women on Business writer I've been following the story of a man I know who rose to a top executive position followed, several years later, by a spectacular descent. He's always been the consummate 'good old boy' with the network firmly behind him, which is how he got to the powerful position in the first place. He has the … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Take in Starting a Life Coaching Practice
Guest post by Jeffrey T. Sooey of CoachesTrainingBlog If you are a life coach, it’s very important to get serious with coaching practices. So in starting a life coaching practice takes these five steps: formal education, certification, business start-up, transition, and full-time practice. These are necessary and may be the keys to the success of your life coaching … [Read more...]
3 Keys to Getting More Fans on Facebook
Guest post by Jess Webb (learn more about Jess at the end of this post) Facebook is a powerful tool to use to build your audience, establish yourself as an expert in your field and spread your big message to the people you are meant to serve. It’s free to use, and with 500 million active users, Facebook can provide an excellent platform for you to grow your business. One of … [Read more...]
Women Helping Make This Country Great
Guest post by Lani Hay (learn more about Lani at the end of this post) Whether its politics, business, the armed services or other endeavors, women have accomplished a great deal throughout our nation’s history. Women have become leaders on Wall Street and on Main Street. They have walked the halls of Congress, served on military battlefields and served as leaders within their … [Read more...]
Another Women’s History Month is Here
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women on Business writer March is National Women's History Month and it has me frustrated about the excruciatingly slow movement forward for women in leadership positions. While it's important to look back at the many brave and determined women who have made significant contributions in history - when I look at the here and now, I … [Read more...]
Reinvent Opportunity, Restore Satisfaction
Guest post by LaMae Allen deJongh, managing director for US Human Capital and Diversity for Accenture (learn more about LaMae at the end of this post) Experience tells us that when employees are unhappy they look for new jobs. But what if that’s no longer true? What if, for a variety of reasons, dissatisfied employees are staying with their companies? New global … [Read more...]
There’s No Crying in Baseball!!! (I mean business)
Guest post by Amber Little (learn more about Amber at the end of this post) Most of us have been there (unfortunately). We are at work and things are going horribly wrong. Not only are we being under extreme pressure from the job, but we are also feeling the added pressure of not having support from our direct supervisors and bosses. In fact, the ones that we rely on the … [Read more...]
Get Your Organization In Sync To Sustain Change
Guest post by Suzanne Weinstein (learn more about Suzanne at the end of this post) Change is the one constant we know is going to occur and it is also one of the biggest challenges a leader will face. Leaders are acutely aware that change never ends. In fact, most organizations are interested in changing, not because they want to change, but because our fast-changing economic … [Read more...]
The Deficit Dilemma
Guest post by Lena Rizkallah (learn more about Lena at the end of this post) Valentine’s Day was two weeks ago. It was also the day that President Obama released his 2012 Budget, but despite all the proposed tax and spending cuts that would reduce the deficit by $1.1 trillion by 2021, the President got no love from Congress. In order to meet the deficit reduction goal in … [Read more...]
Why is Communication So Darn Difficult?
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women on Business writer It never fails to frustrate me when I believe I have been clear and precise in my communication - and it becomes evident to me that the other party hasn't gotten my message at all! Whether it's a business or personal exchange, communication is my business - so it is particularly painful to acknowledge that … [Read more...]