The Most Effective Ways to Say ‘I Don’t Know’
Quick guess: What are three of the hardest words for any successful woman to say? Is your first thought, “I don’t know?” If so, you’d…
Lisa McKale
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” — Eleanor Roosevelt.
I’m very excited to have recently joined the team on Women's Leadership Today as an Editor. In my 25-year career, I’ve had the opportunity to write and edit in a variety of areas, including community newspapers, legal and policy publications, trade magazines and social media. In that time, I’ve enjoyed working with and for many inspiring and resourceful women—and in some instances being “the boss” myself. I most look forward to picking the brains of women leaders throughout the nation, learning their ideas and perspectives about career success and applying them to my own journey! For women who lead and those who seek to lead, I believe our site will prove an invaluable resource.
No More Gaps: Inspiring Different Generations to Work Together
Overseeing a large group of employees can be a challenge to even the most seasoned managers. Women leaders in particular tend to pay close attention…
Stop, Drop and Roll: Put Those Stress Fires Out (Without Getting Burned)
We are organized, punctual and efficient—most of the time. We are great at prioritizing and masterful schedulers. Despite all this, stress happens. Even personal situations…
Consult Your Inner Diplomat to Resolve Workplace Conflict
If there’s one common thing that frustrates women leaders, it’s coping with on-the-job conflict. You aim to keep your department or workplace free of drama,…
Take The Detour to Success: Avoid These 6 Confidence Killers
“Fortune [favors] the bold, and you’ll never know what you’re capable of if you don’t try.” — Sheryl Sandberg We women leaders hear it often,…
Could You Be Too Flexible? 3 Ways to Tell
What’s the highest compliment someone could pay you about your leadership style? Would it be that you’re confident? Hard-charging? A good listener? How about: you’re…
Fight Negative Energy (Before It Fights You): 6 Key Ways
Negative energy can take over fast if we’re not paying attention. And once it has a grip, it’s that much harder to break. It might…
International Women’s Day: Be ‘Bold For Change’ Right at Home
Considering some of the events of recent months both politically and socially, you can bet that International Women’s Day (today, March 8) will be celebrated…
Are You Coaching, or Fixing? Let Employees Solve Their Problems
Ever look up at the end of the week and think, Where’d all that time go?? I worked over 40 hours and I still have…
5 Behaviors That Could Be Stalling Your Career
We all have a few work habits we’re not proud of. Who hasn’t devised a sneaky way to avoid boring meetings? Or told someone you’ll…
