Tag Archives: working women
Bias Persists for Women of Science (and every other discipline)
Today’s New York Tims reports on a study that concluded, “science professors were less likely to offer women mentoring or a job….the bias was pervasive…and probably reflected subconscious cultural influence rather than
The 3 Signs You Have Bad Work Habits (and what to do about it)
You probably know it but just in case, here are signs you have bad work habits and what to do about it. YOU NEVER GET ANYTHING DONE
EMOTIONS! Do They Help You at WORK?
Speaking as someone who is passionate and gets frustrated, angry, even grief-stricken (occasionally) at work I believe: emotions in the workplace = ineffective. Letting down your guard can seriously damage a career.
Do Women Talk Too MUCH…or Not Enough?
Chatty, Nag, Gossip? Ever been afraid you’d get labeled with one of these unattractive (and often sexist) labels? I recently attended a dinner party with five couples. The women were all accomplished (two physicians, two business women and a journalist.)
People I Admire: The Law Firm, Your Life, or Maybe Higher Ed?
She is smart, poised and beautiful. I didn’t really know her until we talked recently at a party. I discovered her strength, resourcefulness and resilience. Her thirteen-month-old baby crawled over to us as she told me about what motherhood had … Continue reading
Do You Really WANT to Make It to the TOP?
Zig Ziglar, a well-known motivational speaker, ends his lectures enthusiastically cheering, “See YOU at the top.” But do you really want to make it all the way to the top?
I”ll Have What She’s Having: Hilary Rosen Wrong..and Right
Hilary Rosen was wrong about Ann Romney — I suspect Mrs. Romney never stopped working! She raised five boys while her hard-driving husband was out winning the bread. But there is a truth to Hilary Rosen’s harsh comment that is … Continue reading
Unsinkable Quotes: Winston Churchill
Never, never, never give up
Unsinkable Quotes: Calvin Coolidge
Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not: unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated … Continue reading