What Motivates You at Work?
by Louise Morganti Kaelin
Many of us believe that the only reason we work is money. Although there is no question that money—or what it buys—is a prime motivator, money alone does not create the sense of fulfillment and accomplishment that many of us are seeking.

International Business
by Susan Witt
In the global economy, “business” is only one part of the battle. Cross-cultural awareness can determine who gets the contract. A strategy that addresses the business styles of your target country is just as important as rehearsing your presentation.

8 Steps to Managing Assertively
by Madelyn Burley-Allen
A manager gains respect through honest, clear, direct self-expression—the assertive approach to communication.

Strategic Networking Tips
by Gaylene Pringle
More than a talent, networking is a skill—or set of skills. When it comes to building your career or business, the value of networking is largely undisputed.

Gender in Business: Speak Up About Double Standards
by Debra Meyerson
Nearly all of us feel at odds with the organizations we work for at one time or another. Many who don’t fit in with the corporate culture choose to assimilate or leave.You have another choice: Speak up!

Help! My Job Is Draining Me
The 7-Step Solution
by Carrie Silver-Stock
Do you dread going to work? Are you exhausted by 10 in the morning? We’ve all felt it at times. Take these 7 steps to solve the problem.

Don't Hesitate To Ask
by Diane Smallen-Grob
There are people in a position to help, no matter what the issue. There are experts. Making decisions in isolation is usually not the best way, although for some people it may be the most comfortable.

Negotiating Work/Family Issues
by Deborah Kolb
Family-friendly workplace policies make good business sense. Tensions between work and home life distract; they increase stress. An employee must speak up and make the business case that fits her personal situation.

Using Office Politics to Your Advantage
by Kathleen Kelley Reardon
Workplace politics has gotten a bad rap. It's often seen as the province of slick, self-promoting operators seeking a fast track to the top. Yet when competent people vie for a promotion, usually the one with political savvy wins.

Gender Wage Gap: Are you paid as much as a man if he had your job?
by Evelyn Murphy with E.J. Graff
Women working full time still earn only 77 cents for every full-time male dollar. If you’re a woman, what would you do with that extra 23 cents—an increase of nearly one-third on top of your current 77-cent paycheck—a raise that brought you up even with men?

Sharon Allen's Advice to Women: Inform Others of Your Accomplishments!
Sharon Allen, CEO of Deloitte & Touche, gives her advice to working women who want to advance.

Stop Whining and Get a Mentor
by Molly Dickinson Shepard with Jane K. Stimmler
We women need to rethink our “passive” use of mentoring relationships and decide how we can derive more value in terms of career advancement.

John Gray: Tips for Women Who Want to Work Well With Men
See WomensMedia's favorite tips from John Gray, author of How to Get What You Want at Work.

The Reality of Balance
by Brenda Wilkins
If you are a balance neophyte, skeptic, or drop-out, renew your reality. Join the majority of people—a full 80 percent according to The Brain Reserve research firm—who are on the balance journey. Start your journey here.

The "Old Boy" Network
by Sarah Kaip
Do Monday morning meetings begin with talk about Sunday’s football scores? Do men in upper management invite lower level male employees to lunch? Do water cooler conversations center around hot rods and drag racing? Do you ever feel like you work amidst the “old boy” network?

What Makes a Dynamic Leader?
by Larraine Segil
To drive an organization, leaders must create a “why not” versus a defensive “why” culture. They must be open to new ideas and resistant to bureaucracy.

The Differences Between Men and Women
Nancy Clark interviews Martha Barletta
Nancy Clark: I love the names you’ve given to the games men play: One-Up, One-Down, and Put-Down.

Martha Barletta: We’ve all seen it in action. And the thing about the One-Up and the establishing status is women actively reject that game. And men, I guess, think we don’t know how to play the game. But most women feel, “There’s no way I’m playing that game! That’s a stupid game.”

Self-Employment: Selling Yourself
by Karen Steede Terry
Selling yourself and your services is one of the most difficult aspects of going out on your own. Marketing yourself and getting the word out about your services is critical if you are going to succeed. All self-employed people must do sales, at least initially. There is no getting around it.

Meeting Basics
by Dianne Schilling
The list of ills associated with meetings is long and legendary. Avoid problems by following this checklist.

Sex Discrimination: What should you do now?
by Evelyn Murphy with E.J. Graff
So you know you’re facing unfair sex discrimination on the job. Maybe you found out your employer is systematically paying women less than men for the same work. Or you got fired as soon as you said you were pregnant. Or your male coworkers have been groping and propositioning you and the other women relentlessly, and the company won’t make them stop. Should you sue?

Equality and Equity— Equal and Different
by Bonita Banducci
People are different. We need to understand those differences and act in a way that maximizes the value of the differences.

Gender in Business: When Women Are Not Heard
by Debra E. Meyerson
How many times have you heard a woman make a suggestion in a meeting that none of the men seem to hear? Find out to handle this situation.

Workplace Diversity
by Catalyst
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.

Be Fluent in Both Pink and Blue
by Ronna Lichtenberg
In the old days, the classic female model—what I’ll call the pink model—was valued, but not explicitly or financially. Because we didn’t understand the value of the relationship in the market, we didn’t knowingly pay for it, or at least not highly. 

First Impressions
by JoAnn Hines
Are you meeting the most important person in your career? Are you tongue tied and not sure what to do about it? With advance planning and creative thinking you can be confident you will know how to handle this situation when the opportunity presents itself.

What to Say in Difficult Situations
by Sam Horn
Would you like to know what to say — when you don't know what to say? If so, you're in luck because this article explains how you can think on your feet and communicate more constructively with colleagues, customers, even kids.

Fearless Communication
By Victoria Simon, Ph.D.,
and Holly Pedersen, Ph.D 
While women may be skilled at communicating intimately with those we love, some of our communication styles are not conducive to achieving success in the business world. Women must learn to communicate fearlessly!

Women and Men have Equal Aspirations in the Workplace
by Catalyst
Findings from a new study show that women and men have similar career aspirations. However, the study also reveals some striking differences in the types of barriers experienced by each group and in how they balance work/life responsibilities.

The Myth of Balance
by Madeleine Homan
The Work/Life Balance Zealots have us all worrying that we’re supposed to feel great all the time.

There is No Crying in Business
By Poverny and Picascia
The workplace is one of those environments where most tears are viewed as inappropriate and can have negative effects on performance reviews, promotions, and executive presence. Fortunately, we can learn other ways to manage our feelings besides crying in the boss’ office.

Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office
By Lois Frankel
It’s a myth that hard work alone will get you ahead. Hard work is only the baseline for success. Everyone is expected to work hard and do their job well. So, what differentiates those who move up the ladder and those who stagnate?

Communicating with Men at Work
By Victoria Simon, Ph.D.,
and Holly Pedersen, Ph.D 
It’s important to recognize how differently most men and women communicate at work. Use our experts' advice to your advantage!

Building a Flexible Workplace
by Catalyst
Flexibility—variations in the time and place of work—is used by many employees for a wide variety of work and personal reasons.

Occupational Ghettos
By Maria Charles and David B. Grusky
See the latest research showing there are still a great many occupations that are segregated by gender.

Gender in Business: How You Can Handle Demeaning Comments
By Debra Meyerson
You always have more than one choice when responding to demeaning comments. The trick is deciding which response works best in a given situation while posing the least risk to your job or credibility.

If You Want to Succeed, Attitude is Everything
By Debra Pestrak
More and more women who reach the upper echelons of corporate America cite having a positive attitude as one of the most important keys to success.

Be Visible—Connect
by Catalyst
Making the right contacts and maintaining those relationships is key in gaining visibility and expanding your advancement opportunities.

Learning to Ask
By Babcock and Laschever
Our studies show that women are much less likely than men to use negotiation to get ahead and get what they want. All the negotiation advice in the world is useless if you never get to the bargaining table in the first place.
Learn to ask!

How to Say "No"
By Colette Carlson
The biggest barrier to communicating assertively is fear. We fear being judged, criticized or intimidated.

How To Succeed in a
Male-Dominated Profession
By Maret McCoy
As an Executive Coach for female attorneys, I have observed three strategies that lead to exceptional success for women working in a male-dominated profession. These strategies include:

• Project a Powerful Image
• Appoint a Personal Board of Directors
• Work in Your “Sweet Spot”

Making the Most of Criticism and Praise
By Pat Heim and Susan Golant
Women generally find it more difficult to deal with criticism than men do. This comes from disparate lessons that each gender learns during childhood. Just as women have difficulty dealing with criticism, they also have a hard time accepting praise.

Women on Corporate Boards Makes
Good Business Sense
By Judy Rosener
With few exceptions, corporate boards of directors have historically been composed of white males. That is changing, albeit slowly.

Listening to Women: New Perspectives on Negotiation
By Deborah Kolb and Judith Williams
Most advice on negotiation concentrates on the issues at stake. By contrast, the women we interviewed contended that who is at the table can be just as important to the eventual outcome as what is on the table.

Tom Peters says "Women Roar"
By Geoff Thatcher
In his Women Roar booklet, Tom Peters wrote about Deloitte’s & Touche’s Women’s Initiative. He leaves no doubt of the tremendous benefits for organizations that recognize the importance of women.

Kate White: CheatSheet for Women
Who Are On Their Way Up
Here's a sampling of Kate White's advice for working women:

• Make your own rules.
• Always ask for more—even if they say your number.
• Always, always dress as if you were in the job you aspire to.
  

The Gender Wage Gap: Debunking the Rationalizations
By Hilary Lips
Higher levels of education increase women’s earnings, just as they do for men. However, there is no evidence that the gender gap in wages closes at higher levels of education. If anything, the reverse is true: at the very highest levels of education, the gap is at its largest.

Unmasking the Impostor Syndrome
By Kimberly Wiefling
The Impostor Syndrome is a well-documented tendency among many highly successful people to believe that their successes are largely accidental . . .this phenomenon is far more prevalent among women than men.

Sex in the Workplace: Still a Challenge for the Corporate Woman
By Janice Reals Ellig
"My Boss Asked Me to Dinner and Wanted Me for Dessert" ran the title at the top of a recent Fortune advice column. Guess what: sex remains alive and well in the American corporate workplace, and so does the double standard. And for many women eager to climb the corporate ladder, these realities can be career-threatening.

The Power of Accountability
By Dianne Schilling
Being accountable is one of the fastest ways to earn respect, trust, and promotions. More importantly, it puts you in control of your life. How many accountability tools are you using?

Get Organized!
Organize Your Computer
Organize Your Filing Systems
Organize Your Home Office
Organize Paper
Organizing: Time Management
Organizing: Time Bandit
Organizing Your Year
Organizing: Are You Ready for a Change?
Get Organized: PILE, Don’t File

Sustaining Performance in Good Times and Bad
Seven Strategies That Work for Me
By Carol Bartz, Chairman and CEO, Autodesk, Inc.
Our passions and dreams should not move to the back burner when things get tough. This is exactly the time that we need to tap into new sources of energy.

What’s Venus Got To Do With It?
Business Is a Game With It’s Own Language
By Julie Garella, Co-Founder McColl Garella
I translate fabulous marketing plans and sales strategies, written by Venetians—women—into numbers that represent investment opportunities to be read by Martians—men.

Presenting for Success
By Dana Bristol-Smith
Tomorrow's the day for your presentation and you’re dreading it. What if they get bored? What if they ask questions and my mind goes blank?

Confronting the Gender Gap in Wages
By Deborah Kolb, Judith Williams, and Carol Frohlinger
Women are winning the numbers game in the workforce. They now fill almost half of the country’s managerial jobs. Despite equal representation among the ranks of wage earners, however, women continue to come up short in their paychecks.

The Rules of the Game of Business
By Adrienne Mendell
Not getting the promotions you expect and deserve? Missing out on plum assignments? Wondering why you were out of the loop on a crucial bit of news? Although women have made great strides in the workplace, too many women are feeling stuck or passed over. There are solutions.

 

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