Do You Need to Fake it to Make it?
Do you know that low self-esteem can sabotage your career success? In a recent article in Forbes Woman, author Laura Sinberg states that people with low self-esteem often unconsciously sabotage their careers. Sinberg quotes Lois Frankel, PhD, author of Nice Girls Don't Get The Corner Office. People with low self-esteem often try to remain under the radar screen because they don't want to be noticed, but especially in this… Continue reading | 1 CommentThe Language of Power
August 1, 2010 · Posted in Communication, Self Promotion, Success, Women in Business, assertive communication · Comment
In her book, No Ceilings, No Walls, author Susan Colantuono says:
As essential as it is to understand the business of business, it is necessary but insufficient. You not only have to have business strategic and financial acumen, you must also be able to demonstrate it by using the language of power.
Susan talks about the language of power being the language of outcomes and the importance of stating… Continue reading
How to Be a Thought Leader
July 25, 2010 · Posted in Self Promotion, Success, Women in Business, assertive communication, leadership · Comment
Last week I attended a panel discussion at Barclay’s in New York City on the topic of How to Be a Thought Leader. The panel included Nicki Gilmour, CEO of The Glass Hammer, Carol Hymowitz, Editorial Director of Forbes Woman, and Barbara Jones, of Editorial Director of Hyperion Books. The discussion focused on professional women and thought leadership.
According to Wikipedia,
A… Continue reading
What Do You Do When a Door of Opportunity Opens?
There has been a lot written recently about women’s innate ability to lead. One reason that is consistently mentioned is that women are more risk adverse than men. Many thought leaders believe that because women are more cautious, they make better decisions. I believe there is some validity in this especially if you look at the recent events on Wall Street. It’s only speculation of course, but there is a… Continue reading | 1 CommentIf You Don’t Raise Your Hand, You Won’t Be Called On
June 20, 2010 · Posted in Self Promotion, Success, Women in Business, assertive communication · 4 Comments
If you don’t raise your hand, you won’t be called on and maybe that’s a good thing; a good thing, that is, if you want to remain invisible and safe. After all, when you raise your hand, you are risking public failure. When you raise your hand, you are sending a signal to everyone that you have the confidence to publicly state your opinion, volunteer for something, or ask a… Continue reading | 4 Comments
