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One Big Self Confidence Tip – Image Matters

“Dress your way into self-confidence. If you can, hire an image consultant to help you find a great outfit that makes you feel your personal best.” This advice comes from an EVP who reveals that self confidence remains an issue even for professional women who break through glass ceilings.

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April 3, 2014 2 Comments

4 Steps to Build Your Self Confidence

If you wait to feel self confident before lifting that big weight for career success, you’ll be waiting forever. Build you self confidence muscle by lifting successively heavier weights, using this 4 step program.

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March 27, 2014 1 Comment

You’re Searching the Wrong End of the Talent Pool

High potential talent comes in all colors, sizes, ages, and in both genders. Some companies intentionally search diverse areas of the talent pool, but few, if any, explore the place where some of the greatest talent swims, because they don’t know where it is. Discover this secret place, here.

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April 23, 2013 3 Comments
Diversity

The Letter I Wish IBM CEO, Virginia Rometty, Had Written

Dear Billy:

With the smell of spring in the air and the Augusta Nationals just around the corner, I am enjoying the prospect of watching this year’s competition in person.

In my role as CEO of IBM, I regret to inform you that we are reducing our sponsorship by 50.8 percent. This is, not coincidentally, the percentage of women in the country’s population according to the 2010 census.

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April 10, 2012 No Comments
Women in Leadership

Toot Your Own Horn 101 – The Reframe

Women are not alone in having difficulty finding the breath to “toot your own horn,” but they do seem to suffer this condition in larger numbers. By reframing the issue, learning to toot you won horn may suddenly be easier.

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March 23, 2012 4 Comments

Getting the Most from Men-toring

Mentoring is among the most effective approaches to professional development and career advancement. Ask most senior managers and executives what helped them get where they are, and they will probably include a significant mentor. Women who have male mentors, however, often do not gain the same benefits from these relationships as do their male colleagues. Read why not and find out how to address the problems.

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June 4, 2009 No Comments

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