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Being a mentor as a woman in leadership
Raise your hand if you have ever felt like you needed some guidance at your job — and didn’t know where to look for it. Whether we’ve been in our role for days or years, there are always times when looking up to a trusted higher-up for answers could transform our...
Feminine Leadership: What Is It and Why You Should Embrace It
Many times, female leaders (and women in the workspace) struggle with feelings of inadequacy. They feel ignored or have a hard time asserting themselves and getting recognition for their accomplishments. And in many cases, these aren’t just feelings. Women are often...
Female leadership: Must-have not-so-soft skills for managers and leaders
Many times, female leaders — and women in the workspace — struggle with feelings of inadequacy. They feel ignored or have a hard time asserting themselves and getting recognition for their accomplishments. As a woman in the workplace, you may have faced many...
Identifying and Addressing Imposter Syndrome As A Leader
As a leader, you’re a role model in your organization. You’re an expert in your field, a skilled manager, and a motivator for many employees. Still, you can fall victim to imposter syndrome. But what exactly is imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome is loosely defined...
Why the Hustle Mentality Can Hurt More Than Help You — And What To Do About It
When was the last time you stepped away from work? Hustle culture teaches us that working all the time equals success. As a result, it may be hard for those in leadership positions to flip the switch between work and rest. Furthermore, aspects like inflation and a...
6 Tips for Giving Feedback That’s Actually Helpful
Providing feedback is an essential part of any workplace environment. Employees crave feedback; it helps them feel engaged and motivated and allows them to improve their performance. In fact, multiple studies point to the lack of feedback as one of the main causes of...
A Manager’s Guide To Prevent Workplace Conflict From Escalating
Workplace conflict is one of the most common issues employees have to face when assuming management roles. It can arise between employees of the same seniority or with junior and senior staff alike. Common workplace conflict scenarios include: A coworker taking credit...
Time Management Tips for Busy Leaders
Between growing to-do lists, never-ending meetings, and constant interruptions, it’s difficult to get much done at all most days. If you’re like me, you’ve probably found yourself frustrated when the day seems to slip away. With growing responsibilities to fit in the...
How to Increase Engagement for Employees Returning to the Office
Companies are now returning to office spaces and working in person after an unusual two years. For many employees, the change is a welcomed one as they’re feeling constricted in their home offices or simply craving a sense of routine and life-work separation. For...
Let Your Confidence Shine to Reach Your Goals with Ease
When you're trying to reach your goals, the most important element that determines whether you succeed or fail is your self-confidence. Every worthwhile goal features hurdles and challenges along the way. Self-confidence is the tool that keeps you going in the right...
What Women Need to Know About Starting a Business
“A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult.” - Melinda Gates Starting a business can be an exciting, yet challenging, journey. People start businesses for different reasons - to solve challenges,...
Making Peace with Your Inner Critic
The way you talk to yourself can build you up or tear you down. When your inner dialogue is harsh, it’s usually because you’re repeating things you heard from your parents or other authority figures when you were growing up. If the criticism goes too far, it can...