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Look out. That chipped and spattered glass ceiling is about to fall. With our affinity for consensus-seeking and relationship-building, women are putting a refreshingly feminine face on leadership. Be ready to take the lead in your organization or profession by staying abreast of leadership trends and brushing up on skills vital to hiring, delegating, training, diversity, gender equity, business ethics, and more. There’s nothing more powerful than inspirational leadership.

Personal Mastery and Leadership Success

Written by Marta C. Wilson
Tuesday, 14 July 2009 16:10
Facing the tumult of our times, many organizations are undergoing drastic changes. The smart ones are seeking to attract the best talent so they can compete creatively through great ideas. They are mastering the advance of technologies so they can seize every new opportunity with speed and efficiency. No matter how local their work may be, they are preparing for clients or members or vendors who are global. Indeed, it’s a whole new world. Constant change affects everyone, and everyone must master the ability to change constantly in order to survive.
Last Updated on Saturday, 26 June 2010 00:38
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Strategic Networking Tips

Written by Gaylene Xanthopoulos
Tuesday, 07 July 2009 00:34
Have you noticed the knack some women have for working a room? As ubiquitous as satellite signals, they seem to reach every corner, greet every person, contribute to every discussion, effortlessly. Well, probably not effortlessly. Systematically, purposefully and consistently are more likely descriptors.
Last Updated on Friday, 25 June 2010 01:36
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Getting the Corner Office

Written by Lois Frankel, Ph.D.
Sunday, 21 June 2009 23:04
The boss loved Barbara's work and didn’t want to lose her, but could no longer tolerate the “noise” surrounding her. People were complaining about Barbara's aloofness, grandstanding, and failure as a team player. So, the boss asked Barbara if she would be willing to see an executive coach and she agreed to do so, albeit with some reluctance.
Last Updated on Friday, 25 June 2010 01:23
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10 Ways to Delegate More Effectively

Written by Ramona Creel
Monday, 15 June 2009 04:11
Delegation can be a tricky business. You don't want to simply "dump" distasteful work on someone else -- but you do need to make sure every job gets done, and some don’t need to be done by you. And delegating can become a particularly sensitive issue when it is lateral -- asking a colleague, freelance consultant, family member, or friend for help. But by approaching delegation in the right way -- with a formalized agreement about your goals and how the project should proceed -- you can make the experience productive for both parties.
Last Updated on Friday, 25 June 2010 00:44
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Workplace Diversity: How to Tackle Resistance

Written by Catalyst
Wednesday, 13 May 2009 21:37
& For organizational change to occur, the behavior of both businesses and individuals must adapt. However, change is often difficult for organizations and the people who work in them, and resistance is an expected part of any change process. In order to increase diversity and create inclusive work environments that benefit all employees, managers must understand, anticipate, and address employee resistance at every stage of the process.
Last Updated on Friday, 25 June 2010 00:36
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