Women In Business

Setting goals can improve business performance. It only works when you set the right goals. Too many people focus on what's not working and their weaknesses. I think that's a bad idea. I...

Men and women report their work performance very differently. You can get caught unprepared if you are unaware of how this communication style affects you and your work.

You may dread your family holiday events. But the same strategies that you use to deal with your family can help you get better results in business, too.

Want to ensure a successful 2012 for your small business? Follow these three simple rules for making sure that your customers always come first.

Holiday parties give you the opportunity to create a good impression, but they can also be your downfall. Here are some tips to help you shine at your next holiday party.

I met some amazing business leaders this year. Here are some of things they shared with me about what it takes to succeed at the top.

Start thinking about how you're going to show your appreciation to your employees and colleagues. You can even avoid situations you might later regret.

Here are four ways to surround yourself with great leaders in your business and life -- while putting aside ego, jealousy, and a need for control.

Just because you are a small business owner doesn't mean you have to think small. For these four women entrepreneurs, the sky's the limit.

Do you know which behaviors at work annoy other people? Here are four examples that are sure to drive your peers AND your manager completely nuts.

Women-owned businesses in the U.S. are a significant economic force, yet financing remains tough. Here are some great resources beyond traditional banks.

Spotting a bad manager is the ultimate office survival skill. These six tips will help you decide what to do about it.

It's far more important to have a consistent, effective anti-harassment policy in place than it is to quibble about what to call the aftermath of a harassment dispute.

Failure immobilizes some people in business. It doesn't have to. Used properly, failure can be a powerful career-building tool.

There is substantial evidence to indicate a direct correlation between continuing education and consistently high achievement.

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. What happens in your own department needs to stay there, too.

It doesn't matter what your job title says you do -- you're still in sales. Here's what you need to know about selling.

Very few people build successful careers by waiting to be asked whether they want to advance. But that's exactly what many women are still doing today.

Long-term unemployment can make your job search even harder than it already is. Here are some tips to help tilt the odds back in your favor.