Leadership
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Stop the war: why your female colleague is your best asset
Catfight. Women at war. Bitchy. Gossipy. Cliquey. All of the above are likely to be familiar terms if you have any experience with reading about women in the workplace. It’s along a similar line to the idea that women...
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Gossip isn’t good for anyone — especially yourself
Gossip is the lifeblood of so many female friendships. And it’s also used as a binding mechanism in business… unfortunately. A little gossip, like a little superglue, can be an excellent tool for creating those strong bonds. But just...
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How you get the ‘bounce back’
As we go through life’s challenges we learn more about ourselves. However,the greatest lessons are learned when our resilience comes into play. This is what I like to call the bounce back. Each day the world punishes us for...
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Is Showpo’s Jane Lu another ‘tall poppy’ victim?
Entrepreneur Jane Lu — founder of international fashion brand Showpo — has faced backlash after making a size change to her range. She extended her line’s sizing from its former sizes 6-12 to now cover 4-18. I was personally...
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How to support a woman even if you don’t agree with her
It takes only a few minutes on social media to show you the difficulties women face when they disagree with each other. Women generally want to be supportive of other women (or claim to be) — until a woman...
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Returning from maternity leave: go straight to the boardroom
This concise guide outlines how to secure a board position after returning from maternity leave. It is common for women who have left the workforce to have a family to find it hard to return, especially if they’ve taken...
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How the media are failing Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama has built a strong reputable brand quite separately from that of her husband — who just happens to be the outgoing US President. Michelle is an outspoken advocate for a range of issues including breaking down socio-economic...
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How to deal with gossip in business
It doesn’t matter how mild mannered you are – there’s bound to be someone in your office or industry with a negative attitude and little regard for the feelings of others. In school, you probably referred to these individuals...
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When women bully other women for not doing what they want
So it seems that women will support you only if you do what they want. Well at least, that’s the case with Miss Universe winner — and now business woman — Jennifer Hawkins, who has parlayed her genetically-blessed appearance...
