When I was growing up in metropolitan Washington, DC, I never once thought that my appearance would dictate my future as a doctor, lawyer or an Indian chief. In fact, I never thought that being a woman would affect my chances of entering any profession. I was a tomboy busy being a kid and thought […]
It is something that many women dream of: the chance to be able to stay at home with their children and to not need to take their children to the babysitters so they can go to work.
It is hard to find a place in this world that will allow you to work and contribute to […]
Other than any children that may be present, work at home moms are more susceptible to distractions than anyone else in the work force is. Family and friends will stop in just to see the kids, or to say hello and that day’s work is going to get further behind. That does not count the […]
When the first generation of women entered the workforce in earnest in the 1970s, they succeeded in the only way they could by imitating men. Authoritarian leadership and tight control was the hallmark of that days businessman, and women were not exactly welcomed into the ranks of management. Well ladies, that was yesterday, […]
Women learn to improve their business skills by networking. There are numerous events that teach the skills women need to be successful in the business world and women are coordinating their calendars and setting a schedule to network with as many people at these events as is humanly possible.
The information gained by networking can keep […]
Marketing wisdom tells us that 80 percent of all household purchases are made by women, and no business owner can ignore them. Marketers of kids gear, food, cosmetics and clothes are good at reaching women, but women buy gender-neutral stuff too, like cars, auto services, technology and just about everything except Viagra.
Yankelovich marketing consulting firm […]
I know you’re busy, but indulge me for a minute and think back to your past. Think about the journey to where you are now. If you are like most professional women you entered your career with promises of professional fulfillment that would be rivaled only by your eventual success as a wife […]
Fortunate, indeed, is the man who takes exactly the right measure of himself,and holds a just balance between what he can acquire and what he can use.~Peter Latham (1789-1875)
In the Chinese philosophy of Taoism, right action and right living create a life of harmony and delight.
When a balance occurs between opposing forces, then […]
Do you enjoy one-on-one networking, however, the thought of walking into room full of people you don’t know horrifies you? You’re not alone. Yes, even a social butterfly, President of the Social Committee in High School and avid networker knows how you feel. Here are some of my tricks. And they have all worked!
A great […]
Adult dating is far different from teenage dating in many terms. One is adult dating tends to be more ?allowed? or need not be blessed with the permission of a parent, a guardian or just any older companion of the daters. Another is that adult dating is not as impulsive as teenage dating. With those […]
