This article appeared on Medium.com. Written by Stephanie Chung. Although more and more women are becoming business owners, men are still dominating leadership roles. According to Catalyst, a nonprofit organization focused on accelerating progress for women through workplace inclusion, women make up 15.4 percent of CEO positions and 33 percent of senior management roles. Women are
This article appeared on Medium.com. Written by Limitless. Women are known as natural multi-taskers for the number of important roles they play in their lifetime. Starting from being a daughter to a mother and a working woman, a woman is expected to manage each and every role efficiently. Meeting deadlines at work, rushing home to help the
This article appeared on Fitbit.com. Written by Emma Leyton. Mindfulness—the practice of being aware of where you are, what you’re doing, and why you’re doing it—has become trendy lately. Talk show hosts are discussing it, newspapers are putting it in headlines, gurus are popping up on YouTube. But mindfulness is more than just a fad, and it
This article appeared on Lifehack.com. Written by Nicole Graham. One of the best ways to break into a chosen field or learn more about becoming an entrepreneur is to find someone that has gone before you and gained success at the same goal. This person has the ability to provide valuable advice and encouragement as
This article appeared on Verywellmind.com. Written by Elizabeth Scott. Are you a perfectionist? Many people have traits of perfectionists and are even proud of them, but there are important differences between perfectionists and high achievers and being a high achiever is far better for your health and happiness. If you have perfectionistic tendencies, it's vital
10 Tips to help you optimise your LinkedIn profile for showcasing your skills to colleagues and potential employers The world is becoming more and more digitised. The way we communicate is changing rapidly, so it’s important to start thinking strategically about your digital presence. Networking is no longer about a swap of business cards - it’s
“Growth mindset” has become a business buzzword in recent years. It’s becoming increasingly associated with innovation and entrepreneurship. But what exactly is a growth mindset? Professor Dweck’s acclaimed book, Mindset: The New Psychology for Success, is where it all began. In the book, Professor Dweck explains how our attitudes can significantly influence our capacity
This article was posted on Medium.com. Written by Kayla Matthews. In today’s workplace, we have more to do and less time to do it. Gone are the days of being lazy in the office — today’s economy demands you to always be on top of your game, or you will run the risk of losing
This article appeared on Medium.com. Written by Clinton Foundation. Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, a self-identified “Jamericanadian,” was born in Vancouver, Canada, but spent her first 5 years in Kingston, Jamaica, where her family is from. When her father received a Fullbright Fellowship to work at Stanford University her family immigrated to Palo Alto, California. Nadine
This article appeared on Medium.com. Written by Naz Smyth. In this day and age, it is a sad truth to witness leadership roles and society’s ideals of female gender roles are not aligned. Leadership qualities are thought to be masculine, while those thought to follow are the feminine. Unfortunately, this outdated ideal is still in
