The importance of maintaining professional AND personal relationships

The importance of maintaining professional AND personal relationships

I just spent the weekend retreating with a group of executives, the top females in their respective companies. We have strict rules for our group – we cannot solicit business from each other and we cannot share our member information. Even though many of us have...
For leaders: Turn “What’s in it for me?” into “What’s in it for YOU?”

For leaders: Turn “What’s in it for me?” into “What’s in it for YOU?”

It seems we’ve become more self-centered and focused on personal gains and benefits, especially in today’s society. When narrowing our perspectives to “self,” we create resistance to change because our sole focus is “What’s in it for me?” (WIIFM). The realities of our...
Connections, Not Transactions: A better way to network

Connections, Not Transactions: A better way to network

Networking is so often thought of as something that no one really wants to do, but that everyone knows they have to do in order to succeed in their careers.  But I don’t think most people realize the true value of it. 70% of people looking for a job find it through...