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The Deal Has Gone Bad — Now What?

The vendor was disastrous. Deadlines missed, calls not returned, work incomplete, programming sloppy, and worst of all—he didn’t even bother to watch the screen-casts I recorded of the problems he needed to fix! I discovered how lackadaisical his approach was during a conference call while I was in another state to attend a funeral. Not [...]

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How to raise women’s paychecks…

Dear Brilliant Woman, There’s a shocking new study on women and money, in the workplace: According to AAUW, women will get paid equally as the men (who do the same jobs as you)… (are you sitting down?) …in just another 124 years. That’s right women, we’re “just” another one hundred and twenty-four years from pay [...]

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The Alpha Male is Dead, Long Live the New Masculine Man

Last week I wrote an article that went viral about why feminine attributes are good for business. This week we take a look at how the role of the masculine man is changing. And yes, this is a business topic, albeit an unusual one. As the founder of The Women’s Code and with a corporate [...]

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Why Acting Like a Girl is Good for Business

Strong and successful alpha (masculine) women are on the rise in the business world, along with feminine men. I love that we get to pick the persona that fits us best but role reversals are also a source of confusion. Let's be clear—this has nothing to do with sexual orientation. Who we are attracted to [...]

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The Subtle Difference between a Reality Check and a Positive Outlook

What would happen if you switched your thinking to a radically positive outlook, no matter what? I survived a decade of bad luck and a string of life lessons, so I know a thing or two about overcoming adversity. An ugly divorce, life as an immigrant, my business destroyed not once—but three times due to [...]

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Forget New Year’s Resolutions – Do This Instead

Are you already getting that knot in your stomach just thinking about what will happen when all hell breaks loose the first week of January? You need to organize your desk, make to-do lists, follow up, enter data, and most importantly—set your yearly goals. We’ve all read that people who set goals do better and [...]

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Love and Loathing of Internet Leaks in the Age of Authenticity

Heads are rolling. Amy Pascal will not make it. Sony can do nothing to avoid the avalanche of bad press, snide comments, and our secret enjoyment as we evaluate which of our heroes will fall from grace and whom we will still believe. Truth is, we suspect that certain people are very difficult to work [...]

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Sorry, I Have No Time For You …How to Fix Your Life and Save Your Sanity

Last week I shared with you that I yanked my boot off quickly and harshly and ding’ed my butt. This week I’ve been dealing with poor sleep and my migraines are making a comeback. The timing couldn't be worse. Between year-end planning, paying bills, preparing for next year, getting online courses and programs ready to [...]

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Five Quick Tips To Stay Balanced

It has begun. The season of excessive running around. Holiday parties, rehearsals, finals that stress your kids out, family members announcing their arrival, travel arrangements, getaway plans, and...everything else. This is the quiet and reflective time of the year, right? It is easy to give in to endless hours at work so you can finish [...]

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Using your Personal Value Proposition To Become Liked and Respected

She’s driving you crazy. You know exactly whom I mean. When the boss is around she’s sweet, soft, and says all the right things. The boss is enamored with her because she is smart and an asset to the team. The only problem is that nobody else likes her. She’s a raging bitch the minute [...]

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