How to Lead Your Team Toward Success
What’s the difference between a manager and a leader? Years ago I found myself asking the same exact question. In all of my experience in hotel management and traditional schooling, I had never even known that there was a difference between the two. It wasn’t until someone on my team said to me, “Mary, I […]
2 Tips for a More Fulfilling Career
Having worked alongside thousands of women in different industries, I am aware of a very common concern: When is it time to call it quits? While there are valid reasons for leaving a company, there are a couple of evaluations I recommend before actually doing so. Here are 2 tips toward a more fulfilling career: […]
The Best Advice for Women Looking to Advance in Their Career
There are a lot of women looking to advance in their careers, but they’re afraid they don’t have what it takes or that they aren’t “management material.” Perhaps you’ve had mentors in your life, even other women, telling you that you should never ask for a promotion — believe it or not, that was actual […]
The 3 Best Skills to Advance Your Career
If you’re looking to advance your career, you’ll want to focus on enhancing the skills that are really going to help you get to the next level. In every single industry, there are specific skills that are more beneficial to advancement. For example, if you’re in the marketing department, you’re going to be working on […]
How to Use Your Accomplishments to Earn a Promotion
If you feel you’ve made significant accomplishments in your current position, chances are you’re due for a raise or promotion. Oftentimes, the most common advice given from numerous sources is to collect data and have a conversation with your boss. While I agree with that advice, it’s rather vague and needs a little more elaboration. […]
How To Get Your Manager To Listen To & Adopt Your Ideas
One of the most important aspects of advancing your career is having your ideas adopted at work. I have often had clients tell me the following: “My manager doesn’t listen to my ideas.” “Other people talk over me when I’m sharing.” “My manager puts my ideas in the ‘parking lot.’” One thing I have noticed […]
How Narrowing Your Focus Allows You to Accomplish More
If you’re looking to accomplish something BIG in your career or in your life, narrowing your focus will help you get there every single time. Your focus is the key to accomplishing more. It’s not so much about the number of tasks we complete, but rather if we successfully accomplish every goal we set by […]
4 Things to Consider Before Asking for a Raise
I often get asked the question, “How much of a raise should I ask for?” While this number varies depending on skill and industry, the path to your next promotion is generally the same. A lot of times women will accept a salary far below the market value of the position. We usually justify why […]
Improving Self-Discipline
Today, we are covering the heart-centered leadership key of self-discipline. This key is so incredibly important for every leader. Self-discipline is the thing that separates the amateurs from the professionals. So often, we think that people find success because they find the right connections or they have a specific talent, but the truth is that […]
3 Ways To Keep A Positive Attitude At Work
Have you ever noticed when somebody walks into a room, the whole energy can change based on that person’s mood? If somebody is down in the dumps, negative, or complaining often the whole atmosphere starts to change. Today’s heart-centered leadership key is attitude. I want to help you explore three different ways to show up […]
