Want to know a powerful way to achieve your goals? Implement the best morning routine for your unique needs. It will transform everything. As we head into the last weeks of Summer here in the U.S., many of us are renewed and refreshed from either a vacation, break, or at least a relaxed routine. If…
If you know your goals, but don’t have a plan to achieve them, that is wishful thinking. Napoleon Hill, a top ten bestselling author of all time said, “Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire and begin at once, whether you are ready or not, to put this plan into action.” Serving on…
Serving on a board is a significant way to use your expertise and make a positive impact on a company. It’s a position of great trust, privilege, and responsibility. You may think, “I would love to serve on a board, but I’m not sure how to get there… What is the next step?” Or, you…
“For too many women, the hardest part of being successful might be taking credit for the work that they do, especially when they work in groups.” – Kay Steiger, The Atlantic. We’re becoming mind numbingly familiar with study after study that highlights two facts about women in business: Companies with more women in leadership do…
“How did you go bankrupt? Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.” – Ernest Hemingway Success happens the same way – gradually, then suddenly. There are no quick wins in your business or leadership development. It takes years of work, setbacks, and even reinventions to achieve the success you imagine. It happens one step and one day at…
Women’s History Month is an annual declared month (celebrated during March) that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Photo credit via Philadelphia University In 1980 President Jimmy Carter issued a Presidential Proclamation declaring that the week of March 8 be National Women’s History Week. This week is celebrated annually:…
One of the most important frontiers where women can have profound and far reaching impact is in the corporate boardroom. Much research proves the value of women in boardroom; and even more research suggests how to advance more women to boards. While progress is slow, some are taking steps to #BeBoldForChange. Earlier this week, State…
To live the life we imagine, we are advised to find the courage to “dare greatly.” In one of the boldest moves of my life, I found courage from a quote by anthropologist Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of people can change the world…indeed it is the only thing that ever has.”…
This week, I’m featuring an interview with my good friend and author, Margot Bisnow, who has written Raising an Entrepreneur and is receiving rave reviews across business media. I’m sharing my interview with her because there is a strong intersection between an entrepreneurial spirit in leaders and teams — and in innovation and success. And,…
Kindness may be one of the least appreciated leadership qualities. Studies show that kindness benefits not only the receiver, but the giver, whether these are companies or people. Companies that value kindness have lower turnover on their teams, lower recruitment costs, and higher productivity. Kind people are healthier and happier. Kindness is expressed in compassion, generosity,…