“be Better” Tips for Everyone

By Mary Lee Gannon – theLadders When you walk into a room you know who has executive presence and who does not. When you are in that high-stakes meeting, sales presentation, interaction, or conflict your executive presence is both emotional and physiological. Your thoughts are racing and your heart rate is escalating. People watch you.…

By Joshua Becker – becomingminimalist “Do not judge from mere appearances.” —Edwin Hubbel Chapin For too long our world has measured success incorrectly. We have championed, promoted, and followed some wrong people along the way. We’ve judged others on the symmetry of their cheek bones, salary package, neighborhood of residence, eloquence of speech, designer of clothing,…

By Janice Gassam-Forbes   When trying to foster a workplace that is equitable and inclusive for all, it is imperative for leaders to be well-trained in inclusive strategies. There is one key trait that all great leaders should possess. Some may call this trait the crème de la crème of all leadership traits: empathy. Empathy…

By Eileen Hoenigman Meyer-Glassdoor Seeking out coaches, professors, and advisors to help you hone skills and plan career steps is essential.  This need for guidance doesn’t dissipate after years in the workforce.  We benefit from the input of mentors who have been through what we’re grappling with, and who can foresee what we can’t yet…

By Jillian Kramer- Glassdoor Let’s start by getting one thing straight: a mentor can’t actually get you a promotion. The hard part of impressing an employer and sealing the deal is all up to you, dear. But a mentor can help you snag the job you’ve only been dreaming about, according to Fredda Hurwitz, chief…

By William Arruda – Forbes This summer, American unemployment rates dropped below 4% — lower than businesses have experienced in at least a decade. As a result, the tables have turned in favor of candidates. After all, today’s market is flush with position announcements and opportunities. In an employees’ market, job seekers have the luxury of…

By Brigette Hyacinth – LinkedIn Employees don’t leave organizations, They leave bad bosses. The worst place an employee can be, is stuck in an organization with a micro-manager who doesn’t care about their development and there are no opportunities for growth and advancement. In my early career, I worked for a bad boss who put profit before…

By LaRae Quy – theLadders A reporter once asked me whether the FBI provides textbooks for an agent to study so they can become a strong leader. The answer is no; FBI agents are expected to face their challenges head-on — no one sugarcoats the reality of their situation. My fellow agents and I learned…

By Cheryl Grace – theLadders Self-Assessment Quiz ─ TRUE or FALSE: I understand that leadership begins with trust and having good character traits. Being a leader goes beyond being the first to raise my hand for something. Confidence and having a positive attitude are core values of a great leader. Okay, newbie, if you answered…