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History-maker Mary Burke: Imagine a World of Possibility

Mar 22 2019 // Mary Burke made history as the first woman to win a primary for governor in Wisconsin. She founded a community that empowers women with the support and tools they need to make history, too. In…

Too many ideas! Advice For Enterprising Entrepreneurs

Mar 21 2019 // A successful entrepreneur loves taking her ideas and springboarding them into reality. The more ambitious and creative the woman, the more possibilities and opportunities surround her. Our mentor team shared their advice on how to…

Introverts: Essential to The Meeting

Mar 20 2019 // Introverts make for some of the hardest-working, most active-listening and indispensable members of an organization. For those of us who tend toward note-taking or internal processing rather than speaking-up, demonstrating to coworkers and management our…

Career Kismet: Turning Luck Into Lucrative

Mar 15 2019 // Oprah Winfrey famously said “Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.” When we get a big break or take a flying leap that lands us with unexpected good fortune, dumb luck can feel thrilling…

Career Path: Should I Stay or Should I go

Mar 15 2019 // Opportunities abound, even when we can’t see them or we aren’t paying attention. The phrase “Trust your path” often gets touted when it comes to advice about navigating the future. However, the reality of making…

Tips for Improving (And Enjoying) Public Speaking

Mar 14 2019 // Running for public office gave me a crash-course in public speaking like no other. I had to learn quickly on the job, often in front of large crowds and surrounded by a swarm of media.…

Nail Your Presentation

Mar 12 2019 // You’ve got your talking points ready, you’ve practiced plenty (and in front of a mirror, or for a friend) you’re full of enthusiasm for your subject, and you know the message you want your audience…

Can “Women Leaders” Simply Become “Leaders”

Mar 12 2019 // Women lead the workplace like never before, and we bring with us powerfully effective traits like emotional intelligence, empathy, and vulnerability. Female-associated qualities like caring and nurturing help create healthy teams that drive innovation and…

Mom-ing While Working

Mar 08 2019 // Most women work and most women care for family. Supermoms surround us, and more organizations than ever allow benefits like flexible hours, working remotely, paid family leave, onsite childcare, private places to pump, and creative…

When (and how) to Say No to Work

Mar 06 2019 // Women say yes, frequently and with good reason. We strive to build relationships, to fulfill our responsibilities at home and at work, to serve as reliable go-getters, and to pursue our dreams. With those yeses…

Four Ways to Empower Your Support Squad

Mar 06 2019 // You’ve got your support squad of amazing women, group texts and all. But when life happens, calendars fill, or maybe miles separate your squad, it can be tough to find creative ways to keep the…

Sealing the Deal

Mar 04 2019 // Whether you’re a manager, employee, entrepreneur, or executive, everyone can use helpful hints for how to close business or ace an interview. Next time you’re seeking a new client, contract, position, or opportunity for yourself…

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