Having a baby often comes with some time off from work, but the amount of time off and whether you will be paid vary from employer to employer. This can be an added stressor for many women; however, maternity leave is often is up for negotiation. Consider negotiating maternity leave with your boss by following these steps. Step 1: Understand What Maternity Leave Is…
Since leaders lead others, usually in groups or teams, any conversation about effective leadership can’t go too far before beginning to discuss how leaders help their teams. People have spent their lives studying the dynamics of team interactions, how teams form and develop, and the skills needed for team members to be successful. When thought about from this perspective, it…
As you transition from the idea of starting your own business to actually doing it, there’s one thing that every entrepreneur must know: it’s time to get chatty. Yes, mastering the art of small talk can make you not only a great conversationalist but can also open the door to unexpected opportunities. After all, you never know who you will cross…
It is a dream for many to quit their 9-to-5 jobs. Whether pursuing an entrepreneurial venture, supporting yourself as a freelancer, becoming a stay-at-home parent, or simply taking a break, it is important to take make sure you are financially prepared. Here is what to take into consideration before taking this exciting (but risky) step. Make a Game Plan Quitting…
It’s easy to understand why saving for retirement isn’t a priority in your 20s — a decade when advancing your career, not planning for the end of it, seems more important. But youth is a huge advantage when it comes to building wealth for retirement because it gives you time to maximize the power of compound interest. With compounding, you can…
Do you dread networking? Here’s why it’s time to change your perspective. We get it — networking isn’t at the top of everyone’s to-do list. It can be time-consuming, downright awkward on occasion, and — depending on your personality — incredibly draining. However, there’s no denying the power a strong professional network can have over your career success. When it’s done well, networking…
There are a lot of experts out there who will say that to climb the corporate ladder you must build your “personal brand.” I’m going to let you in on a little secret —personal branding doesn’t have to be just for the 9-to-5 types. It’s about you. Embracing, not hiding from, the qualities that make you unique so that you stand out and…
Today, most companies can’t be managed well without software. And we are not talking about buying new soft for laptops that employees can use at the office. In case you own a business that works on the Internet, you have to update your software strategies and tactics on a regular basis. Otherwise, technologies change literally every day, and your company…
There is little more exciting than launching our own business. From sharing the first conceptions of the idea with friends; to spending hour upon hour, finishing up that massive business plan; to picking out a name and getting that first business license, the process has a lot in common with pregnancy and childbirth. And, like raising a child, caring for…
Delegation requires time management, thereby increasing your effectiveness, efficiency and productivity. When you are strong in time management, you are exercising conscious control of making choices about what you do, when you do it and how well you do it. But even if you excel in time management, what prevents you from taking the next step and delegating work to…
