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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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Break Down Barriers: 5 Challenges Female Entreprenuers Must Overcome
If you look at the numbers, it’s never been a better time for women to start their own business. Over the past 20 years, the number of women-owned firms in the U.S. has increased by an impressive 114%. In fact, the National Association of Business Owners has found that there are over 11.6 million firms are owned by women as of 2017. These companies employ nearly 9 million people and generate $1.7 trillion in sales. While that’s definitely a step in the right direction, women-owned firms are still in the minority. And, we still must overcome challenges that our male counterparts do not have to. While some of these hurdles may…
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8 Reasons Why Moms Make The Best Entrepreneurs
Starting my own business was one of the most nerve racking and rewarding experiences in my life. It was definitely a risk that has thankfully paid-off. While there are still times when I get stressed out, I never regret my decision to become a business owner. The same can be said about becoming a mom. In fact, I believe that if I weren’t a mom I wouldn’t have ever started my own business — let alone maintain a successful business. That’s because being a mom has given me the bravery, vulnerability, strength, and level-headness to succeed in business. That’s just not unique to me. I believe the same can be…
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Create Security in an Insecure World
Do you know women are considered to be a vulnerable population? Well it’s true…at least that’s what people say. Women are vulnerable right next to children and the elderly. I have seen and experienced working moms feeling vulnerable and insecure in our place in the world. I have seen women stay in marriages and in jobs that they are terribly mistreated and dissatisfied with because they are insecure, uncertain, and vulnerable. This post is going to focus on how to create your own security which can only be done by first exploring what drives our current behaviors. The 6 Human Needs Today I want to share the 6 human needs…
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Bravery + Vulnerability = Success
Bravery and vulnerability are two terms you wouldn’t put together to equal success. Except, Brene Brown, researcher, author, and pioneer for women says we need these two characteristics to be successful. I follow the beliefs and actions of the many strong and successful women before me. I have learned from them that success does boil down to this paradox of bravery and vulnerability. What is Vulnerability? Vulnerability is defined as the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. So with every vulnerable professional or family action we take we are at risk of being harmed. But it doesn’t stop…
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Problems with Women in the Workplace
In this post I want to highlight all of the problems with women in the workplace today. Ways that we get hung up, don’t advance, and feel defeated. Women have a tendency of thinking of everyone else first, although this is a fine attribute it can keep you from asserting yourself in the workplace. Women don’t speak up for what they want or need in an employment situation. And, if you don’t ask, you will not receive. Women use more passive speech such as questions or comments rather than direct commands. And if women try to use more assertive and direct language they feel like a “bitch” in the office.…
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Maximize Your Productivity Starting Today With These 8 Strategies!
I might be in the minority when I say this..but I LOVE PRODUCTIVITY! I get excited when I see my results and recount all that I have accomplished during the day. I love the feeling of crossing things off my list and rattling off to my husband all I have accomplished. However, there are times when I start to feel overwhelmed with all of my obligations, keeping everything (and everyone!) straight, and making sure I do not forget things. In a world swirling with information we at times get lost in the sauce. Today’s topic is all about how to maximize your productivity by discussing preventative and proactive ways to help…
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5 Strategies to Avoid a Mental Breakdown
A “Mental Breakdown” can happen in many forms and range in severity. Some people find themselves so distraught and emotionally destroyed they are hospitalized. But for MANY of us mental breakdowns do not result in being hospitalized but do feel like we just cannot take it anymore. These kinds of mental breakdowns show up in a variety of ways. Maybe it’s the person screaming and flipping off another driver. Maybe it’s the woman who just starts crying uncontrollably at work. Maybe it’s when you slap your child when they’re being difficult which you never thought you would every do. Today’s discussion are research based and clinically proven strategies to avoid…
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Bump to the Next Professional Level!
Today’s tips apply to any job you are currently performing. These are surefire ways to get the positive attention and recognition to be seen as someone who deserves a raise and promotion — like you. Be a Boss First, be the authority in whatever you are doing. You might hear me say this often but being the authority in whatever you are practicing allows people to trust your opinion no matter the topic. This requires you to do your homework, know your job, and practice expressing concepts about your job. Think about this for a second, if you know your job in-and-out it’s more likely that you will be trusted…
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Show Your Female Confidence in a Male Dominated World
Have you ever felt like the only attention you’ve gotten at work is because of the heels you were wearing, the new dress you have on today, or your new haircut? Or perhaps you have felt the opposite at work? Completely invisible. There are many contributing reasons why women are forgotten, overlooked, or objectified in their given professions, but today’s post is how to bring that to a halt. Woman are extraordinary, yet their skills are often overlooked. Our discussion today is how to show your female confidence in a male dominated world! 1.) Your Confidence Should Match Your Competence. This rule does applies to ALL jobs, ALL positions, and can…
