We all need people on our team. Someone who we can go to for advice, show us the ropes, encourage us, and inspire us. This is necessary in all aspects of our lives and especially in the workforce. That’s why it is important to find a mentor. Find someone you look up to and who has taken a career path that you admire. How to find a good mentor: Know what you’re looking for. … [Read more...] about The importance of finding a good mentor
Productivity
Sometimes, you need to say No
As women, we often have a hard time saying no. We like to make sure everyone is happy and everything is getting done. We also tend to think that we can make all of this happen by ourselves. Thus, we say yes to requests and pleas for help. Everytime. Learning to say no is healthy. It will cut down on your stress and let you have time for the most important things in your life. … [Read more...] about Sometimes, you need to say No
Balancing Work and Personal Life
One of the main challenges we women face today is how to find balance in our lives. Between the pressures at work and our lives at home, we walk a fine line. Let’s face it, that cell phone in your purse not only makes life convenient for you, but makes you accessible to everyone else . . . no matter where you are, or what you are doing. In this world of 24-hour accessibility it … [Read more...] about Balancing Work and Personal Life
From IE to Chrome: The Evolution of the Browser
The following article is a guest post from Steve at Guys That Know. He has has a wife and five daughters and has been successful at starting and running his own business. Steve recommends the Chrome browser and you can learn more about why on his article about why he uses Chrome. If you’re under 40 you may not remember the early years of web browsers, and you may not … [Read more...] about From IE to Chrome: The Evolution of the Browser
Behind Every Great Company: A Great Woman
Not many people know who the CEO’s of the major corporations are, and even less know how many of them are women. Here are some examples of women leading some big name brands. FORTUNE has created a list of the fifty most powerful women in business for the year 2011 and here are a few selections from that list. The number six most powerful woman in business is the leader of Avon … [Read more...] about Behind Every Great Company: A Great Woman