Women are succeeding in their careers more than ever. We make our voices heard and our hard work noticed, and we rise to the top because we believe in ourselves .You have believing in yourself and what you wear to the office matters. Your appearance represents how you see yourself, and if you want t

What makes a great leader? What does that kind of leadership look like?Let these words show you what it means to be a leader, then let them empower you to lead well.1. “Before being a leader, success is above all growth. When you become a leader, success comes through growing others. –Jack Welch 2.

Why should organizational culture matter to you? If you dont get an immediate response, it likely means this topic isnt getting much attention from your leadership team. You may even think that culture is one of those soft aspects of business that doesnt drive results.The truth is, your business alr

Recently, a friend told me about his struggle to become a determined leader. When he started his business, he said, he had every intention of building a service-based business that transcends typical profit-seeking success criteria. At first he was inspired by his mission and assumed that when peopl

If youre assuming that well build stronger teams when we first build stronger relationships with the people in them, you can apply several techniques Ive learned from the social organizers at Change.org to build stronger bonds between people in more traditional work. environments.Related: The Roadma

Self-care seems like a sacred word reserved for activities you do in the privacy of your home — things like yoga, long baths, and quiet meditative evenings. It is a very deliberate form of healing, a ritual over which we have total control. But away from home, in places like the office, the concept

Maria, second in charge of a well-known nonprofit, wanted to pose as a leader. Her vision was to create a new model for working with vulnerable women in Bostons urban communities. She gained insight through feedback from her team, colleagues, boss, and civic leaders, who described her best qualities

I was 35, 11 years into my career with three years with my current employer, when I realized I hated my job. I still loved writing magazines, but I had begun to see co-workers, one by one, cut the corporate umbilical cord (or have it cut by the economy) and go into freelancing. Meanwhile, I was trap

As a business coach for millennial entrepreneurs, I regularly meet young creators who feel defeated, burnt out and frustrated with their work. And honestly, I cant blame them. With todays competitive advertising platforms, algorithmic inconsistencies on social media, and content creation overload, i

A lot can change in a year. Example:I started 2018 feeling like a total failure.After growing my business to six figures in 2016, I demoted in 2017. Revenue plummeted. Expenses soared.How could I, as a personal finance writer, have such a hard time managing my own business money? Long story short, I

Nobody likes stress. Managers of struggling teams struggle to lead their burnt-out employees and struggle to keep their company productive.But not all stress is bad. Unlike distress, Eustress describes psychological discomfort that is beneficial to the person experiencing it. According to Alia and T

“Being busy means doing things, but being productive means getting things done. Wiser words may never have been spoken, despite the anonymous origins of this inspirational quote. As a leader, I believe this more than ever – even if I didnt fully understand it at the start of my career. In fact, I sp

Even top performers can end up procrastinating on important tasks when they feel overwhelmed and stressed. Although youre urging yourself to just take action That might sound like a good solution, its kind of like telling a sad person to just cheer up. What you need instead is a specific process tha

I dont know anyone who couldnt use a little boost in their energy and self-control.Researchers at the University of Nottingham recently published the results of their exploration of 83 separate studies on the energy and self-control. What they found will change the way you start your day.Researchers

The term workaholic was first coined in the late 60s by renowned psychologist and self-diagnosed workaholic Wayne Oates. Since then, researchers have tried to define what workaholic is and how it affects your health and well-being. Currently, experts estimate that between 10 and 25 percent of Americ

It goes by many names:the hustle, the grind, its all done. Entrepreneurs wear their long working hours, dark under-eye circles, and stress-induced weight swings like badges of honor. We admire those people, who sacrifice things like weekends and a good nights sleep, like the dedicated few willing to

Q:Im having success with my new business, but how can I make sure it grows sustainably?A:Benjamin Franklins great advice still applies today:One ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Lets look at five hallmarks of a healthy business.Related: 4 tips to grow your business1. TrajectoryIs your b

Theres a reason its called a convenience store - because its convenient! Customers who shop at convenience stores know that the selection is smaller and the prices are often higher…but they still come in droves because of the ease of shopping.And the minibar in your room hotel? That same $5 box of C

They cant fire you...YOU QUIT!Congratulations and welcome to YouEconomy, the growing movement of enthusiasts, time framers, dignity advocates and moneymakers. At a time when the relationship between employer and employee has evolved from paternal to transactional, those who embrace the YouEconomy ar

Like YouEconomy, Sanford has created a business that is not only location independent but also owned by the independent agents and brokers that make up the organization. Today, eXp Realty is a Nasdaq-listed real estate brokerage that crossed $1 billion in market capitalization on its first day of tr