Tag: leadership

Writing a Winning Cover Letter: Tips and Tricks for Securing a Job Interview

February 13, 2023

A cover letter is a document that is sent alongside your resume or CV when applying for a job. It provides an opportunity for you to introduce yourself and explain why you would be a good fit for the position. A well-written cover letter can make the difference between getting an interview and your application … More Writing a Winning Cover Letter: Tips and Tricks for Securing a Job Interview

10 Proven Tips for a Successful Annual Review: How to Prepare, Engage, and Follow-Up

January 23, 2023

Annual performance reviews can be a nerve-wracking experience for both employees and managers. With the right preparation and mindset, they can be a valuable opportunity for growth and development. Here are ten tips for a successful annual review. … More 10 Proven Tips for a Successful Annual Review: How to Prepare, Engage, and Follow-Up

Top 5 Skills You Need To Move From Manager To Director

January 5, 2023

You’ve reached the point in your career where you are ready to take on more responsibility and move up to the position of director? I’ve got you. While the transition from manager to director is a big jump and can be challenging, it is possible with the right approach. Here are some tips to help … More Top 5 Skills You Need To Move From Manager To Director

Top Leadership Trends for 2023: Virtual Teams, Diversity, Technology, and Sustainability

December 17, 2022

As we move into 2023, there are several key leadership trends that are likely to shape the business landscape. These trends are being influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for more diversity, and the growing environmental crisis. Here are the top leadership trends for 2023. Remote Work and Virtual Teams One of the biggest … More Top Leadership Trends for 2023: Virtual Teams, Diversity, Technology, and Sustainability

The Best Way to Minimize Gender Bias in Your Resume

February 15, 2022

According to Indeed, the average hiring manager looks at your resume for six seconds. Knowing this it’s important to create a resume that, in six seconds, increases your chances of getting a job interview while at the same time avoiding unconscious gender and other biases that may be present in the hiring manager. While we … More The Best Way to Minimize Gender Bias in Your Resume

16 Tricks to Make More Time, Reduce Distractions, and Conquer Clutter

July 14, 2021

Your attention and your time is a commodity, and marketers everywhere, like me, are competing for it. Forbes estimates the average American is exposed to between 4,000 to 10,000 marketing messages per day! This leads to an enormous amount of clutter, both physical and digital. Too much clutter is bad for our emotional and physical … More 16 Tricks to Make More Time, Reduce Distractions, and Conquer Clutter

The Top Five Mistakes Women Make At Work

March 21, 2021

As I say in my Leadership for Women Web Series, culture is a construct. Culture is defined as “The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.” In other words, it’s something we all agree to acknowledge and follow. Unfortunately for women, for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years, … More The Top Five Mistakes Women Make At Work

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Mistakes Women Make in the Workplace That Hold Them Back

August 11, 2020

Although things are improving, women continue to be underrepresented at every level in the workplace. A 2019 study by Women in the Workplace shows that women hold only 21 percent of C-Suite level positions and 38 percent of management positions. Much of this is due, of course, to bias, both conscious and unconscious, at every … More Mistakes Women Make in the Workplace That Hold Them Back