What’s Missing in the Halls of Power?
I spent many a lecture in graduate school waiting for the sages to utter pearls of wisdom. It happened twice, and both times the statements were profoundly simple. Marv Weisbord spoke these words a long time ago and I remember the essence but not the exactness of what he said. I’ve added my own experience to the mix as well. ... Read more »
Women in Leadership: At the Cross-Roads (written by a man)
Laura J. Daley , a savvy business woman, turned me on to a terrific well-written article about the future of women in large corporations and the future of corporations if they don’t succeed in getting more women to top leadership roles. Andrés Tapia, Hewett’s Chief Diversity Officer and Emerging Workforce Solutions Leader says more women in leadership ... Read more »
The Gender Agenda – from The World Economic Forum at Davos
Watch the world’s business leaders make the case for more women in leadership roles. It will take a few seconds for the debate to begin.
SHARE YOUR VIEWSWho was most convincing? Why?
How do conversations and decisions change with more women in the room?
Why We Love Twitter – What Leaders Should Know
What Makes Twitter Successful?
The beauty and success of twitter is built on 3 steadfast psychological principles – the same ones casinos bet on. Companies might consider how a twitter-like tool can increase employee engagement, desired behaviors and business performance.
Principle 1Intermittent rewards are most effective for getting people to repeat a desired behavior.
When we are rewarded each and every time, ... Read more »
Never Waste A Good Recession
Dear Sir and the Occasional Madam CEO:
A year ago the waters of the great economic oceans receded. In fear of what might come next, people have responded in a variety of ways. Some are frozen in place awestruck (perhaps dumbstruck) by this phenomena. Others are waiting things out in the hills. Some are hiding in caves. But those who will ... Read more »
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 »