“The most common excuse that people should let go of in order to be successful is ‘it’s already been done.’ Yeah, it has already been done. But not by you.” —Rachel Hollis The most common excuse that people should let go of in order to be successful is, “It’s already been done.” Yeah, it has…
Photo by wang shuhong on Unsplash Maybe you were raised to be a “good girl.” Or maybe you just aren’t the type of person who likes to create waves. Being a rule-follower can serve you well in many ways. But there are times when breaking the rules might be the key to living a better…
PHOTO COURTESY OF CURLS BEAUTY BRANDS Who? Mahisha Dellinger, CURLS Beauty Brands CEO and host of OWN’s Mind Your Business with Mahisha Where? North Texas What? After surviving her upbringing on the rough streets of South Sacramento, California, Dellinger turned a creative idea into a $50 million beauty company, Curls, a family of organic hair care…
This story isn’t going to begin by defining or describing what it means to be a “male ally” to women in the workforce. It will start by clarifying what it is not. A male ally is not a super hero. He certainly doesn’t wear a cape or a ribbon advertising his contribution to a cause.…
People in general should understand that differences in leadership styles and backgrounds make a well-rounded team. Leaders should understand how to fill in their own gaps. Often that means reaching out of their comfort zone to hire and develop people with different experiences and perspectives. —Eleanor Hong, chief marketing and strategy officer, Smart & Final…
Held last October in Little Rock, Arkansas, the World Woman Summit 2018 was a celebration of the doers and the doing; a source of inspiration and support connecting and empowering women around the world, helping them to realize their potential and reach new heights. Featuring keynote conversations, panel discussions, one-on-one interviews and spotlights, the event…
In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we celebrate, uplift and amplify women’s voices around the world. Here’s a little inspiration from Rachel Hollis to shamelessly take ownership of who you are: I think that women need to take ownership of who they are. There’s so much shame associated with you pursuing something…
1. Brave New Work Are You Ready to Reinvent Your Organization? By Aaron Dignan Wherever he goes, organizational consultant Aaron Dignan meets workers and leaders who are frustrated by pressure to grow, deliver, and execute, all while being hamstrung by endless emails and meetings. “This isn’t the way it has to be, or even the…
1. Open the floor. At your next big meeting, make sure to create time for everyone to speak, regardless of their roles or tenures. Bias can be subconscious and not intentional, but should be taken seriously. 2. Make it purposeful. This weekend, take some time to consider the closest relationships in your life, both at…
Ambition is not a dirty word. It seems one popular female author and speaker after another is commenting on the type of women we should all aim to be. This morning I saw yet another repost of a quote on the dangers and pitfalls of ambition in women. I was angry to the point of…