They are not synonymous! But both are very important! First, consider your own worth and value in the workplace. Your worth is the amount of money you expect to receive for your level of training and experience, perhaps your business contacts or other attributes you bring with you. …

During these times of uncertainty and anxiety, there are some things we can do to take control of our lives…at least our professional lives. Whatever your field and whatever level you are in an organization, there is one BIG thing you can do for yourself that will open up doors…

Your Personal Brand Story I always ask women about their personal brand. “What are you known for?” And I generally get a look of confusion. Then I get answers all over the map, but nothing truly resembling a personal brand. So, I suggest beginning with a story. Why? Because storytelling is so powerful. It…

In spite of individual, and in some cases high-profile successes, barriers continue to stand in the way of women in leadership roles. It doesn’t matter where those roles may be; large or small corporations, non-profits, or any level of government. There are a number of easily identifiable examples of obstacles…

Famous words uttered when Sally Field won her second Oscar for the drama Places in the Heart. That earnest, vulnerable moment became the butt of countless jokes over the years. To be fair, it may be that this adjective — likeable — is applied more to women than it is…

Men rule the world……or so it seems when the lion’s share of men sit in the executive suite across America. And in 2018, the share of female CEOs in the Fortune 500 dropped by 25% and now make up less than 5% of all CEOs. Crazy, right? That means we…

Last year, the European Commission took a dramatic step in its effort to diversify. Vĕra Jourová, the EU commissioner in charge of justice and gender equity, advocated for a gender quota that requires 40% of a company’s non-executive directors to be female. Firms that fail to meet that threshold would…

Our thanks to Kelly Clarkson — “Stronger” Stronger……that’s what you have with the right network! Your network matters. Over the course of my professional career, I have relied on my ability to create relationships and creatively network up through organizations. …

The loss of a family member is one of the hardest emotional experiences we ever have to endure. The death of my oldest brother came with its own unique set of thoughts and feelings.It hit me like a ton of bricks and I keep wondering if I will ever feel…