For decades we have faced a “glass ceiling” when it comes to sports. Empowered women have been working to help other women become aware of the barriers, and help women understand the battles they will face if they want to be coaches or administrators in sports programs or to even be a part of the sports world. In fact, […]
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Is your head buried in the sand? If not, then you probably know that women lag way behind men when it comes to being recognized in sports.
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Yes, people lie. And according to a new study, they especially lie to women because they perceive that women are easily deceived in negotiations. According to Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, women are more likely to be lied to than men, and negotiators opportunistically deceive them to get ahead. Lies told to women Laura
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It’s not every woman for herself in the world today. In fact, more and more women are reaching out and helping other women gain self-confidence with them. Women today are becoming aware of the importance of asking for help, as well as empowering other women. Women Mentors Building strong support systems, women are mentoring one
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Success is not just about taking a seat at the table, it’s about believing that if you say or do the wrong thing, you will bounce back and try again. In fact, growth is difficult if not impossible when you see failure as a pronouncement of your potential. That’s why we all need to work
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The news is in, and we have work to do! Today white males are outnumbered by women and minorities two to one in the workforce, but they still make up the vast majority of executives. Why? It could be because women and minorities are being penalized for hiring or promoting members of their own group.
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The news is in, and like red wine and cheese, innovation and women leaders get better with age! Does Success Come with Age? In a youth obsessed culture the advancements of people over the age of 40 are seldom recognized, much less celebrated. However, one researcher recently found that a lifetime of learning leads people
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Women’s empowerment is my mission, and that’s why I’m always on the lookout for ideas that will help us succeed. Have you ever left a negotiation frustrated that you didn’t get what you wanted? Find out how you can do better next time. A great story this week on Today talks about assertiveness and negotiation. As we know, women
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If not for Title Nine, many universities and schools would not have female sports programs. I think we have to pull our heads out of the sand and see that the importance of helping women’s sports programs and recognition need to be on every woman’s “to do list”. If women do not do this who will?
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Take a Real Vacation…Unplug Yourself from the Office Terri worked for a busy corporate office, often putting in 80-hour weeks to please her supervisors and clients. She was constantly on her laptop or checking her messages via her Blackberry. When it came time for a vacation, Terri’s husband finally convinced her to take a week-long