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Why it’s important NOT to be irreplaceable

Written by Lisa Quast | Career & Money | 30th Sep | 0 comments
Early in my career I was given a piece of interesting advice. The advice came from an older man who had been at that company for many years. He told me, “You need to learn to hold back some of your knowledge and...
2 votes so far
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Applying Leadership Principles to Your Personal Life

Written by Nicola Ries Taggart | Balancing Act | 4th Jun | 0 comments
John C. Maxwell outlines “Priority Principles” in his book, Leadership 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know. There are many books and resources which teach us about becoming effective and powerful leaders...
4 votes so far
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What Women Need to Do To Get Ahead in the Professional World

Written by Dr. Stacey Radin | Career & Money | 11th Dec 07 | 4 comments
Recently I was giving a presentation to more than 800 highly successful women at a women’s leadership conference.  The topic was the future of developing women leaders. I had noticed the camaraderie, networking...
5 votes so far
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Damned if you do, Doomed if you don't

Written by Robyn Roark | Career & Money | 21st Nov 07 | 1 comment
.... is the title of a new report about working women. The report found that women who act in ways that are consistent with gender stereotypes — defined as focusing “on work relationships” and expressing...
1 vote so far
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Becoming An Everyday Visionary

Written by Jo Miller | Career & Money | 27th Sep 07 | 0 comments
 My friend Penelope Trunk was blogging at the Forbes Executive Women's Forum when Sallie Krawcheck, CEO of Citigroup's Global Wealth Management, was interviewed.Krawcheck gave this stellar tip on how to...
3 votes so far
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Did You Micro-Manage Someone Today?

Written by Jo Miller | Career & Money | 14th Sep 07 | 4 comments
I recently met with a manager who is transitioning into a new role (fantastic!!) and is training her replacement.We were discussing the difficulties of handing over her work to the new hire, so just for fun I role-played...
4 votes so far
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5 Great Tips for Working Through Tough Salary Negotiations

Written by Jo Miller | Career & Money | 16th Aug 07 | 1 comment
Question: I have been interviewing for a position for which I meet all qualifications. They gave a salary range and asked what my salary expectations are, and I successfully avoided answering. However in my last interview,...
4 votes so far
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Scrappy Street Fighter or Gracious Queen:

Written by Dr. Karen Otazo | Career & Money | 15th Aug 07 | 0 comments
At a recent gathering, a former female CEO arrived in a dazzling designer suit while a female senator was dressed in the business attire stated on the invitation. Why is it that many women have to be the “smartest”...
2 votes so far
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Who's in charge here?

Written by Florinda Pendley Vasquez | Career & Money | 6th Aug 07 | 0 comments
The Work It, Mom blog brought my attention to a New York Post article citing a new survey suggesting that 3/4 of workers prefer a male to a female boss. The results are consistent with a survey conducted by Elle Magazine/MSNBC...
3 votes so far
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3 Essential Elements of a Great Personal Brand

Written by Jo Miller | Career & Money | 31st Jul 07 | 2 comments
What is your claim to fame?In Jim Collins’ book Good to Great, he describes the parable of the fox and the hedgehog.A fox is a true multitasker with many talents. It is stealthy, clever, has a keen sense of smell,...
4 votes so far
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