Leadership
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16 ways to spot a liar: and what to do about it
Honesty is especially important in the workplace. It helps build trust and foster collaborative relationships. If your coworkers are dishonest or otherwise try to sabotage your job by withholding information, it can quickly change an office environment from harmonious...
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Girls … yes we can run the world!
If the outcome of the US election has taught us anything, it’s that there’s still a lot to do before women have the same level of power in the world as men. Let’s face it, Hillary Clinton losing was...
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How a better bills system will save you money
Have you lost money because you don’t pay your bills on time? Did you know that can negatively affect your credit score? We all have bills to pay and if you are disorganized you can lose money and much...
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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...
