I've spoken before about how many business experts are cautioning women against using words like "just" and "sorry" in their emails, on the grounds that they weaken their position and undermine their … [Read more...]
13 Things Mentally Strong People Avoid
Now that everyone’s coming up with resolutions for the New Year, I thought I’d share this inspiring article I just came across in Forbes: “Mentally Strong People: The 13 Things They Avoid.” According … [Read more...]
The Words That Could Hurt Your Career
A career expert I was recently reading about has made some excellent points with regards to how vocabulary can impact your image. Apparently, some people—women especially—tend to use soft, passive … [Read more...]
Don’t Bring Drama Into The Workplace
A friend of mine works in an office with several other people. One of the department heads is a woman in her late 30s who is apparently involved in a stormy relationship. She is often on the phone … [Read more...]
A woman I know just got a Facebook friend request from an old co-worker and friend whom she hadn’t seen in years. Excited to catch up, my friend accepted the request and sent an email asking how she … [Read more...]