by theEmother | Dec 1, 2012 | business ideas & thinking, entrepreneur trends (past & present!), so you think you're in business
“We know how much you care, and it’s a shame that the system works overtime to push you away from the people and the projects you care about. The world does not owe you a living, but just when you needed it, it has opened the door for you to make a difference.
They told you to get your résumé in order, to punch your ticket, to fit in, and to follow instructions. They told you to swallow your pride, not to follow your dream. They promised trinkets and prizes and possibly riches if you would just suck it up and be part of the system, if you would merely do what you were told and conform. They sold you debt and self-storage and reality TV shows. They sold your daughters and sons, too.
All in exchange for what would happen later, when it was your turn. It’s your turn.”
by Seth Godin for ChangeThis.com
Anything by Seth is GOLD, and this is no exception…
by theEmother | Apr 8, 2011 | aCE talentNET, political offerings, women in business case studies
No surprise to read (from CLOmedia.com) a headline like that I’m sure. Here’s the rest of the sorry story…
New York — March 7
Despite efforts by organizations around the world to achieve a diverse workforce, the majority – 71 percent – do not have a clearly defined strategy or philosophy for developing women for leadership roles, according to the new Women’s Leadership Development Survey conducted by Mercer in conjunction with Talent Management and Diversity Executive magazines.
The survey, conducted in December 2010, includes responses from more than 1,800 human resource, talent management and diversity leaders at organizations throughout North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific. The survey included a broad cross-section of industries with for-profits, high-tech/telecommunications, financial/ banking and durable manufacturing organizations representing the largest segments. Responses, which addressed current commitment and support for women’s leadership, plans for the future and obstacles to success, were fairly consistent across regions.
According to Mercer’s survey, almost half (47 percent) of employers surveyed globally indicate that their organizations do not offer any activities or programs targeted to the development needs of women leaders. While 21 percent of organizations said they offer some activities or programs, another 6 percent of organizations said they are planning to add programs and activities in the future. Read on…
by theEmother | Jan 27, 2011 | business ideas & thinking, so you think you're in business
As reported in MyBusiness.com.au…
In my experience of working with over 140 businesses around the world over many years, I have been amazed at how often we are called in because the business owner has problems with staff, customers, suppliers or the market.
Invariably, our first meeting with an owner is dominated by them telling us all their problems and how everyone is against them. This ‘victim mentality’ typically expresses itself through blame, denial and excuses. After hearing what they have to say, we will usually confront them with a simple, bold statement: “Your problems have little to do with anyone else; they are ultimately a reflection of your own behaviour.”
The essence of this statement is an important insight — a business is a reflection of its owner. As the owner gets better, so does the business… keep reading
which is exacrly why mentoring programs like the entrepreneurial motherLode program are so important…
by theEmother | Oct 24, 2007 | business ideas & thinking, entrepreneurial mothers, inspiring women, MEinc, PrimeTimers, women in business case studies
Real power comes from confronting the challenges each woman faces and passing on hard-won wisdom. This article starts that conversation.
Charting my own path has been a challenge, just as it is for women everywhere. We all struggle with the same questions: Am I entitled to write and live my own legacy beyond my roles as daughter, wife, mother, sister, employee, friend? Am I worth it? The answer has to be yes. At each challenge, we have to give ourselves permission to grow, evolve and change. I now have a new definition of power. It’s passing on what we have learned and creating meaningful change through these experiences. That’s the kind of power that truly matters.
By Maria Shriver on Leadership | NEWSWEEK
Shriver will host the annual Women’s Conference in Long Beach, Calif., on Oct. 23. The conference will bring together more than 60 world leaders and nearly 14,000 women. For more information, go to californiawomen.org.
