Archive for April, 2009
Road map to the Executive Suite – A Woman's Guide to the Art of Self Promotion
In the world of work it’s important to show up on the radar screen. According to a study of 2900 employees by a Chicago based search firm lack of self-promotion is an important reason behind the disproportionately low number of women in executive roles. If the right people don’t know how you contribute to the department or the company, you ... Read more »
A Working Mother's Guilt Relieved
Are you a Mom and a Professional? Do you suffer guilt over not being a “better” mom? Then consider these words of wisdom from my son who was 15 years old at the time. May they relieve some if not all of your guilt. (For working Dads who are Moms too.)
I returned to work as a manager in a Fortune 100 company when ... Read more »
Celebrating Mothers Day – Leadership Lessons from Mothers of Presidents
For mother’s day Germane Insights celebrates two wise women who taught their not-yet-president sons important lessons on leadership. The first young man, Abraham Lincoln, grew up to become one of the country’s greatest leaders, and many believe the second, Barack Obama, will be similarly recognized for his ability to lead and transform the country. (Don’t miss the trivia question embedded in this article. Send ... Read more »
Work-Life Out of Balance? Try Flow Instead.
Work life balance is a myth for many people. Sixty percent of executives report working at least 50 hours per week. That doesn’t include the additional time they spend thinking about work. Ten percent work more than 80 hours per week. This situation is even more intense for 92% of working women who go home after a full day of ... Read more »