It’s all Eve’s fault. One bite of an apple and humanity is sent spiraling into a sexist universe where boys continue to be boys and women, well, are expected to be superheroes. And why shouldn’t we blame Eve; after all, she is a woman. Centuries later, the proverbial “curse” continues: a woman gets beat, it’s her fault for staying; a woman is sexually assaulted, she was at the wrong place at … [Read more...] about Blame It On the Apple: Why Women are to Blame for the Lack of Female Leaders
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Women Turn to Social Media to Bridge Leadership Gap
The worst kind of battle is the one you don't see coming. Recent political ambitions have spawned a movement of ferocious attacks on women's rights, including everything from abortion and health care to pay equity and domestic violence. The latest item on the social agenda to come under scrutiny is women’s leadership ambitions. Recent studies have attributed the lack of female power … [Read more...] about Women Turn to Social Media to Bridge Leadership Gap
How to Give Yourself Permission to Step into Greatness
“At the center of your being you have the answer, you know who you are and you know what you want.” - Lao Tzu Mother may I. Simon says. Childhood presents a lot of little games designed to teach us right from wrong, what lines not to cross and when to proceed to the next step. Unfortunately, as we venture into adulthood, it’s no different. Despite achieving financial independence and holding … [Read more...] about How to Give Yourself Permission to Step into Greatness
The Only Two Things You Need for Entrepreneurial Success
There’s a disease spreading throughout the United States among today’s aspiring entrepreneurs. It's called the "big idea syndrome." Many people assume that all that separates them from business and financial success is one great idea. Having worked with several entrepreneurs over the years, I have discovered that what distinguishes a thriving business owner from one that is barely surviving isn't … [Read more...] about The Only Two Things You Need for Entrepreneurial Success
Are You Losing Customers Because You’re Targeting the Wrong Audience?
As a woman, you're a natural communicator. You share dating tales, swap recipes and rave about your favorite product finds to your girlfriends. In short, you thrive on having a strong sense of community to balance out your busy, hectic lifestyle. Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals, however, isn’t limited to your personal life. When you form that same intimacy with your … [Read more...] about Are You Losing Customers Because You’re Targeting the Wrong Audience?
How to Create a 80/20 Work Life
Have you ever found yourself working long hours, skipping lunch and swapping personal time for late-night rendezvous with clients? Many of us make the mistake of believing we can achieve more by doubling our work efforts, so we take on multiple projects and sacrifice personal time to get ahead. While we accomplish everything on our list, we may have very little to show for it in terms of life … [Read more...] about How to Create a 80/20 Work Life