Giving Praise that Inspires: Going Above and Beyond ‘Good Job!’
Praise is a powerful motivator. Though it may seem simple, it can inspire your team to greatness. Maximize it by taking your recognition efforts to…
Lynn Varacalli Cavanaugh
“An important attribute of success is to be yourself. Never hide what makes you, you." -- Indra Nooyi, Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo
As editor-in-chief of Woman’s Own and American Woman magazines, I have championed the personal and professional development of women for years. I started my career unsure of my own path and abilities, but I always had a natural curiosity and an interest in words and writing. When selected to launch American Woman as editor-in-chief, after a string of editorial jobs, I was thrilled—and terrified at being responsible for a brand new venture. All I could do was my best, based on my instincts and years of experience. American Woman was a success, offering me things I hadn’t achieved before—the confidence to do public speaking and a journalism award (Exceptional Merit Media award from the National Women’s Political Caucus & Radcliffe College). I hope my insights, now as an editor for Women's Leadership Today, will help you on your own journey to career success.
Does your team really trust you? Ask yourself these 3 questions
A lot of things go into a successful team, but one of the biggest factors is trust. Having trust means you have the four C’s: Commitment, Competence,…
Motivating Your Team to Greatness
We know it takes a lot more than pizza parties and praise for a leader to push her team to greatness. There is a science…
Winning Negotiation Skills Women Have Had All Along
Let’s Do an Experiment Go into any search engine and type in “business negotiation” – you’ll learn a lot about negotiating contracts, getting the best…
Listening: A Vital (Yet Often Overlooked) Leadership Skill
Did you ever walk into a meeting and wonder who’s the best leader here? Probably it’s not the person doing the most talking – but doing the most…
Take the Lead! Developing Your Skills Outside the Office
Even if you’re a born leader, maintaining the ability to lead people toward a common goal requires an ongoing approach—and some women are finding opportunities…
How to Bust Through Gender Bias in the Workplace: Tools for Change
No matter where you are in your career, you’re aware of the challenges many women face as they try to advance their career into senior…
3 ways to coach your team to new heights (from someone who spent her career studying teams)
Can you count on your team? If you’ve got any hesitation, you might want to listen to a woman who’s spent her career studying teams.…
How Does She Do It? Time Management Secrets from Top Leaders
Are you drowning in email and stuck in back-to-back meetings? Are you not as productive as you could be? The secret to getting more done…
Use your head – literally! 4 head gestures every leader needs
When it comes to body language, there are two qualities people look for in a leader: warm (qualities like liability, caring and empathy) and authority…
