By Stacey Hanke Most people believe they get interrupted because that is simply how the interrupting person behaves. In reality, the blame more often lies with the speaker rather than the interrupter. Your listeners may be interrupting you because you take too long to get to the point or because you never pause to […]
By Joanne Lara, MA (Executive Director Autism Works Now!) In 1988 Dustin Hoffman won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Charlie Babbitt in Rain Man, an autistic savant with a knack for numbers and counting cards. For many, Hoffman’s character remains the quintessential archetype when they think of a person with autism. Netflix […]
Let’s talk about time management. Specifically, about good and wise time management. The kind that helps you get more things done during the day. The kind that allows you to know what plans or events are coming next. The kind that won’t let you waste a minute, even if something goes wrong or plans […]
It’s no surprise that women are some of the busiest people on the planet, especially working moms trying to manage important work-tasks, while also caring for critical responsibilities at home. In fact, 66 percent of women with children age 17 or younger work either full or part time, according to the U.S. Bureau of […]
By Julie Bombacino, Co-Owner of Real Food Blends (www.realfoodblends.com) In your career and in life in general, you can learn and grow from experiences you never expected. When I had my son AJ, who was born with multiple special needs, I never thought being his mom would lead me to found my own […]
My 30-year journey in corporate America: Building and managing relationships among international corporate executives, investors, and other women By Pam Marrone, CEO at Marrone Bio Innovations I knew I wanted to be an entomologist at the age of seven after my father used a toxic chemical to control caterpillars on a prized dogwood […]
By Kelly McNelis, founder of Women For One People have always looked at me in wonder and asked the question: “How do you get so much done?” I usually take it as a compliment, but I know the question behind the question, which remains unspoken: “You’re all over the place…your brain works a hundred […]
By Dr. Michelle Joy and Dr. Jody Foster A bad boss can make the workplace miserable. And sometimes this person is a woman. Given how much time people spend in this office, life itself can become wretched. You start to feel angry, humiliated, anxious, and depressed. You tell your coworkers just how bad this […]
By Cheryl Hyatt We live our lives in an increasingly digital age, with shifting social customs. With more connectivity, come more questions—and gaffes. These days, this question can be asked: Is texting work colleagues perfectly acceptable or extremely uncouth? Here are some guidelines for when it is and isn’t appropriate: Consider the organization. Texting, for […]
by Clara Capano As a coach and strategist, I work with many who strive for perfection in their businesses. I continually hear, “I’ll make the calls as soon as I know the script end to end,” or “I can’t go on a listing until I have my listing presentation perfected.” Don’t get me […]
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