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Do Women Make Better Leaders? Yes! Here are 10 Reasons Why
This year there are a record number of women running for office. And while that’s promising and inspiring, it’s also long past due. Not only do we 50.8% of the U.S. population, we’re also better leaders. Of course, that still doesn’t change the fact that we earn less money and rank lower socially than men. However, a 2012 survey from the leadership development consultancy firm Zenger/Folkman, along with 30 years of research, found that we are in fact better leaders than men. As explained in the Harvard Business Review article “Are Women Better Leaders Than Men?” Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman write; “Similarly, most stereotypes would have us believe that…
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6 Ways to Be a Super-Mom When You Feel Like Crap
If you listened to the fifth Pro Mom’s Club podcast you could hear that I was getting over a cold. That’s to be expected during this time of the year with the kids going back to school. But, unfortunately, this is just the beginning of the dreaded cold and flu season. For us working moms I say “dreaded” because we already have so much to do that we don’t have the luxury of calling out sick and resting in bed all day. I still have to make sure the kids get off to school. There are meals to make and laundry to fold. The kids still need to be picked-up…
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When Does Sibling Rivalry Cross the Line?
If you have siblings, then you’re all too familiar with all of the arguments, bickering, scuffles, and the competing over toys, snacks, and parental attention you and your brothers and sisters went through. Sometimes these sibling rivalries were worse than others. Other times it was just a brief yelling match and everyone moved on. This is normal behavior — and it may even make for some amusing stories during family gatherings when you get older. As a parent, however, you don’t want to see your children fight with each other. Will your boys aggressive play with each other? Yes. Will your children scream at one another when both want to…
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Stop Listening to the Negative Self-Talk Track; Start Focusing on the Best Pieces of You
Today we have guest post from the amazing Melissa Clampitt, who successfully manages being a mom and CEO of Your Lifestyle HOA in Lewes. DE. Take it away Melissa… So I have to tell you that Dr. Katie asked me to write a guest blog back in May!!! Over 4 months ago!!! Now you may be wondering why are you telling me this! Aren’t you supposed to be sharing some inspiration, motivation, knowledge, and something super meaningful? And I would answer YES! That is the point…but the truth is I want you to know the process it took to get me to write this here today!!! When Katie texted me and…
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The Long-Term Effects of Sexual Assault
I write today’s blog post with a heavy heart, broken by all the recent news involving instances of sexual assault and abuse. Since a teen this topic has burdened me greatly. I recall going to my mom around age 16 because 3 of my close friends disclosed to me that they were molested by male babysitters, their mom’s boyfriend, and even their biological grandfather. I could only imagine the heartache and fear my friends experienced. I intuitively knew this would continue to hurt them even after their predator was gone. This information was too much grief for me to cope with alone. I remember my mom commenting that I was…
