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 […]
6 Essential Habits for Women Leaders
Creating a new behavior or changing a negative behavior that has been ingrained in you for years – maybe decades – can seem insurmountable. But shedding old habits for better ones is worth the effort and is an important step to becoming an effective leader in your organization. What habits are particularly critical for women […]
What Holds Women Leaders Back? It’s More Complicated Than You Think
There’s a lot of focus on women in leadership these days. It seems like every week we see a new study, article or podcast on women’s advancement and the challenges they face. And we hear encouraging stories about women that have ascended to the CEO ranks at Fortune 500 companies like General Motors, IBM and […]
