The Secret to Getting Ahead is… Slowing Down?
Do you ever feel like you have too much to do and no time to do it? In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected workplace, this is a struggle that most of us know all too well. The high pressures of a demanding work environment force you to run on autopilot, simply going through the motions and achieving […]
How To Create Your Leadership Brand
Whether you’re aware of it or not, you already have a personal leadership brand. Everything you do or say (or don’t do or say) communicates your identity as a leader to those around you. When you intentionally define your leadership brand, you’re able to shape the way you’re perceived by others and clearly communicate who […]
How to Ask For Feedback (That’s Actually Helpful)
Receiving feedback is essential to reducing the blind spots that can derail a successful career. However, research has found that while 87% of employees want to “be developed” in their job, only one third say they have actually received the feedback they need to improve. Furthermore, HBR found that women are systematically less likely to […]
4 Tips to Combat Unconscious Bias In Your Organization
Having a diverse workplace has been proven to result in greater creativity, better decision making and a healthier bottom line. And yet, despite many well-intentioned diversity efforts, we still find mostly white men at the top of organizations. What’s getting in the way? Unconscious bias is one important factor. According to Catalyst, the global non-profit […]
4 Essential Resources for Women Leaders
Today, there is no shortage of information at our fingertips. Data, statistics, words of wisdom and qualitative research can come at us with lightning speed, from a myriad of sources and in a variety of forms. According to Fast Company, we consume five times as much information today as we did 35 years ago. That’s […]
You Spoke, We Listened: Introducing Her New Standard
Exciting news! We can’t wait to share. We’ve grown and with our growth comes a new name – Her New Standard: The playbook for women leaders Over the winter, we received feedback from our clients, as well as fellow experts in the fields of gender equity and leadership development, and we realized we’ve grown beyond […]
3 Tips for Making the Most of Mistakes
It’s happened again: that great idea of yours turned out to be a big fail. You spent a lot of time and energy on something that went nowhere, which has left you feeling demoralized, frustrated and – most of all – vowing to never let this happen again. But the truth is, it will because […]
Kick Start Your Goals: 6 Tips for Women Leaders
The start of a new year has traditionally been linked with reflection, goal setting, and – with the right mindset — excitement about a fresh start to a new year. By February, often that excitement has dimmed and best intentions have receded to the background. So before the new year gets away from you, now […]
Relax and Recharge: A Must for Women Leaders
Do you feel run down or out of control? Well, you’re not alone. Burnout has become a crisis in this country, with U.S. companies attributing over $300 billion in lost revenue because of dollars spent on healthcare bills, missed work days and attrition. Women leaders understand the concept of burnout all too well, and have struggled […]
How to Deal With Feedback as a Woman Leader
Many of us inwardly cringe when we know a boss or colleague is gearing up to give us feedback. Particularly if we tend to be perfectionistic, hearing others’ criticisms can be especially stressful. We may have a tendency to discount the accolades and obsess over areas needing improvement, using it as an opportunity to reinforce […]
