~ by Haley Gray ~ One of the key foundations of leadership is trust. People have to trust that you are leading them where they want to go and not into despair. You have to build relationships to build trust. That sounds easier than it is actually accomplished. That is especially true if you’re a…
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Women in business still face prejudices and clichés that their male counterparts don’t have to deal with. The good news is that many of these myths are already dying. Changing attitudes and new opportunities are giving female entrepreneurs and business leaders a chance to shine. As much as times have changes, there are some persistent…
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~by Donya Zimmerman~ As a Public Speaker, you must understand that the speech is not about you, it’s about the audience. Professional speakers understand the need to focus on a problem and give solutions to it. As a public speaker, you should create a connection with the audience. The best speeches are remembered because the…
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One of the most important parts of my life is building the next generation of leaders. I find that I have an affinity for mentoring others, and really enjoy it. I also think that it is very important to teach others to fish for themselves, so that they can lead. I do this in my…
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~by Haley Lynn Gray~ Leadership is all about fun and games. Until it’s not. Being a leader, and being in a leadership position is about making hard decisions. It means that even when the going gets tough – and sometimes it really does get tough, you’re willing to step in and do what needs to…
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There are plenty of tips out there for leadership. In this article, we will talk about 1 Leadership tip- build up others. What do I mean by that? In life we’re all faced with a lot of situations in our daily lives. It is the mark of a true leader who can rise above their…
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I am often asked for tips on how to succeed, so I thought that I’d offer up simple tips for job success. They apply, regardless of industry, and work anywhere. Here are Three Simple Tips for Job Success: Communicate with your team, and your manager regularly. Remember, that if you do something, and do not…
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Nearly everything in life is negotiable to some extent or another. As an American Woman, this has been a realization that has been particularly slow to come to me, because I was raised to do what I was told to do, without asking questions, and certainly without ever negotiating over the details. On the contrary,…
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Being a parent is one long sociology experiment. I’d say that is particularly true if you have middle or high school kids in your house. In some cultures, there is a high degree of competitiveness, and a desire and drive to be the best students, and achieve the most in school. That does not seem…
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