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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.



Building a Flexible Workplace PDF Print E-mail
Written by Catalyst   
Sunday, 19 July 2009 21:25

In today's business world, workplace flexibility is a powerful tool for maximizing individual and organizational effectiveness.

There has been a great deal of talk lately about how the changes and demands of today’s workplace are affecting employees’ lives. Adapting to these changes and demands—as well as to company growth goals—requires employees to work smarter and improve their work practices to be more effective and productive. Employees are striving for improved quality and effectiveness both in their work and their personal lives. When employees achieve these goals, their employers benefit as well.

Last Updated on Sunday, 19 July 2009 21:42
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Personal Mastery and Leadership Success PDF Print E-mail
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 Tuesday, 14 July 2009 17:36
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Strategic Networking Tips PDF Print E-mail
Written by Gaylene Pringle   
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 Tuesday, 07 July 2009 00:39
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Getting the Corner Office PDF Print E-mail
Written by Lois Frankel, Ph.D.   
Sunday, 21 June 2009 23:04

Barbara’s boss loved her work and didn’t want to lose her but could no longer tolerate the “noise” surrounding Barbara. People were complaining about her aloofness, grandstanding, and not being a team player. He 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 Sunday, 21 June 2009 23:11
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10 Ways to Delegate More Effectively PDF Print E-mail
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 Monday, 15 June 2009 04:21
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