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Alternatives to Leaving

Sep 25 2019 // “My friend is so miserable. She’s in middle-management in a mid-sized company. Her new CEO replaced most of the people in the C-Suite. He considers fear an essential management tool, including yelling, swearing, and threats…

Boost Your Confidence

Sep 23 2019 // Nothing beats the feeling when you nail a presentation, make that sale, or even walk down the street sporting a brand new outfit you love. Need a boost of confidence today? Check out these confidence…

Know Your Dream

Sep 20 2019 // Dreams shape our lives. Knowing our dream helps clarify what we do every single day and our plans for the future. We asked our community to share their dreams for themselves and our world. …

Too Many Meetings

Sep 18 2019 // Meetings serve a necessary purpose for group communication and collaboration, however valuable work hours get wasted when regular meetings occur without a framework for specific topics, goals, and action-steps. Our mentors and community members offer…

What to do When You Feel Unmotivated

Sep 16 2019 // Who needs a kick in the pants? We do. Whether due to a change in mood or the seasons, dips in motivation happen– even for the biggest go-getters out there. Building Brave community to the…

Turn the Office Green

Sep 13 2019 // Whether we shop with reusable grocery bags, carry our own water or coffee mug, take public transit or drive an eco-friendly car, many of us look for ways to reduce waste on a personal level.…

Communicating With a New Boss

Sep 11 2019 // Community question I’m in a new role at a new company and really need more support from my boss. How can I say this without seeming incompetent? I’m facing challenges across roles and responsibilities in…

Want great candidates? Ask great questions

Sep 09 2019 // A successful team relies on strong employees. Knowing what interview questions to ask can make all the difference in assessing whether a candidate fits the job and the company. Ask specifics “Ask the candidate to…

Make the Most of a First Impression

Sep 06 2019 // No matter how impressive or modest your job title or resume, strong networking skills can lead to incredible contacts and opportunities. Our mentors and Building Brave community shared advice about how to present our best…

Q&A: Managing a Negative Employee

Sep 04 2019 // I manage an employee at the manager level who’s very negative. I don’t think she means to be and likely wouldn’t see herself this way. She zaps the energy out of a conversation and finds…

Streaming Saturday – Fave Series Picks!

Aug 30 2019 // Building Brave women work hard, we juggle jobs and families, and we need serious downtime on the weekend to help us recharge. Check out our favorite streaming series. What did we miss? Add yours in…

Empowering Others at Work

Aug 28 2019 // “…just remember that your real job is that if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else.” – Toni Morrison Inspired…

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