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Social Entrepreneurship: Is it Right for Your Company?

A new type of corporation is rising in prominence in the United States (US) and globally, the B-corp or Benefits Corporation. At least 24 states currently allow B-corps in the US, including my own...

Is the Risk Worth Taking? Consider these 4 Points

My answer to whether the risk is worth taking is, it depends. Here are four recommendations I’d make to anyone who is contemplating making a really radical life or business change.

Six Reasons Why Recruiters Don't Call You

Looking for a job is a job. It’s time-consuming and often frustrating. You can spend weeks or even months searching for what you think is a good fit and then never get called in for the job.

A 90-Day Plan: The Key To Getting An Offer

Want to make a good impression during your interview with the hiring manager? Come in prepared to answer and ask thought-provok...

From Participant To Protagonist: How Women Can Up Their Game

How many times have we heard that women talk more than men? Let’s dispel this myth. Teams at all levels of management have been analyzed along gender lines for both frequency and type of conversation.

Should I Put That On My Resume?

Writing a great resume is hard. To condense your background and accomplishments into 1-2 pages and have it stand out amongst hundreds of resumes is painful but necessary.

Why Organizations Thrive with Feminine Leadership

I just came back from delivering a keynote at the Women’s Leadership Academy Summit for The American College of Financial Services. Over 100 women spent 3 days honing their leadership competencies,...

5 Non-Profit Leaders You Should Know

There are millions of non-profit organizations in the world, and over 1.5 million in the United States alone. Knowing which organizations to support with your giving dollars can be a daunting task.

It's All About Differentiation

Silicon Valley's career guru, Patti Wilson has published her mid-year Careerzine. I've excerpted some of it below; it's perhaps a bit on the "realistic" side, but has some good tips, such as to wor...

When Your Interview is on Skype

I assumed the meeting would be in person. But that’s not always going to be the case, especially with Skype and other emerging technologies.

9 Steps To Killer Consistent Content for Your Social Media Channels and Beyond

PR as we know it has changed forever. Your publicist will never accomplish what you can do with a content strategist. To succeed in today's ever changing social media landscape, it is now necessary...

My New Rule for Success

I have always tried to be an “A student.” Work hard, complete assignments, pay attention to details...and good things follow. For most of professional life, this “rule” worked extremely well.