Listening to the people you are trying to persuade. The purpose of leadership is to get someone, mainly a group of people, to do something – and that’s to follow you, to agree with your plans and to move to convincing others about your ideas. You need to convey your message in a way that[...]
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by Karen Keller, Ph.D. on January 20, 2012
Women are faced with millions of choices about work, family, buying, business, love, God – and the list goes on. They have social networks, websites, focus groups, dinner gatherings, parties and over-the-fence neighbor talk to exchange thought-provoking, enticing conversations. Women are no longer confined to the boundaries of the kitchen. They are industrious, educated and[...]
Read More . . .The 8 Most Important Questions To Ask In 2012
by Karen Keller, Ph.D. on January 6, 2012
Women are bombarded with tons of New Year’s messages – do this, do that, don’t do this or don’t do that! It becomes a blur and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to. You can reach new heights and conquer whatever it is you want. You feel the pressure of “having” to lose 12 pounds, eat[...]
Read More . . .For Men Only: Games Women Play
by Karen Keller, Ph.D. on December 16, 2011
Every woman has “gamey” tendencies. Tendencies that help her get what she wants. There are times she will use anything she can to get it, including manipulation, tears, whining, pouting and yelling. Whatever works, right? Well, not so fast. The set-up question. What is really going on when a woman asks, “Do you think I[...]
Read More . . .3 Signs of Executive Presence
by Karen Keller, Ph.D. on December 2, 2011
How does she do it? She walks into the room, and all eyes and ears are on her. Waiting, listening, watching. She is the one everyone recognizes as the leader when a team is formed. She’s the first one picked by clients or customers to speak with about their multi-million dollar account. They look to[...]
Read More . . .5 Ways Women Entrepreneurs Show Gratitude
by Karen Keller, Ph.D. on November 25, 2011
Gratitude is one of the most powerful emotions you can have. Every woman in business is thankful for something or someone: investors, supporters, parents, spouses, customers, being in the right place at the right time, on-time delivery, increased on-line presence, high-performing team. The list goes on. But how and how often do you show your[...]
Read More . . .Women Influencing Business: Using Your Problem Solving Skills
by Karen Keller, Ph.D. on November 18, 2011
Men look at problems and see one thing. That one thing which needs correction, and they seek to fix it. Women look at the same problem and see multiple things that need fixing. Men use their left brain searching for the answer, while women use their right brain searching for several answers. Men and women[...]
Read More . . .How To Be In The Right Place At The Right Time
by Karen Keller, Ph.D. on October 12, 2011
Do you always do the right thing at the wrong time? Maybe you’re in the right place but the wrong time. Timing is a trait everyone wishes they had. Can the art of perfect timing be learned? Is it simply a matter of thinking or listening to that feeling in your gut? It’s both. The[...]
Read More . . .Do You Practice These 3 R’s of Power?
by Karen Keller, Ph.D. on October 5, 2011
Power at work, power in relationships, power in your words, and power in play – it’s everywhere! Why? Because it’s what makes things happen. People make assumptions about power. They typically think of it as controlling another person, manipulating a situation, or threatening a way of thinking. Not always. Like a nuclear reactor, a volcano[...]
Read More . . .Women and Business: The Truth About Details
by Karen Keller, Ph.D. on September 28, 2011
The book, “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff’ by Richard Carlson is a great book with good advice, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. Rather, “the devil is in the details” does – if you ignore what is in your line of sight. Women know it’s the details that pull off the best laid plans.[...]
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