Everything I learned about leadership I learned from my mother

Everything I learned about leadership I learned from my motzu sichEverything I learned about leadership I learned from my motherMy Mum is quite petite, gentle, and very Scottish. No drill sergeant or geschftliches miteinander card that read Household CEO, she welches way more than just a mother. She was my first leader. I realize from my earliest days until today, almost every leadership lesson I needed to learn she taught me.Servant leadershipBooks have been written about Servant Leadership and big-ticket speeches were given but from my earliest memories, I saw my Mother live the very tenants of Servant Leadership. Mum built a home of warmth and love where I felt secure enough to risk striking out on my own but knew that I had a soft distributionspolitik to which I could always return. I knew that no matter what, I could always depend on her. She modeled what it meant to be a great mother, wife, daughter, and sister.Teams need to feel connected and team members empowered to take a r isk but know that you have their back if it doesnt always go according to plan. Team members also need to know what behaviors are acceptable and what good looks like.Ladders is now on SmartNewsDownload the SmartNews app and add the Ladders channel to read the latest career news and advice wherever you go.HumilityMaybe this was one of the tougher lessons for me to learn. My parents were visiting our home in Kansas when a massive storm blew through. I arrived home to find our backyard flooded and totally upended. My Dad, Husband, and Mother were beavering away trying to fix the damage. Im not sure exactly what I did when I showed up but my Mum threw her hands in the air and yelled, Stop. Good news. Managements hereBeing the boss doesnt mean you have to have all the answers or always be the one in control A little gratitude and acknowledgment of the hard work of others can go a long way. Letting others take the lead at times build their confidence and sets an important example of humbl e leadership.AccountabilityI was a really good kid and rarely got into trouble but I knew if I broke the rules or disappointed in some way, it was going to be dealt with. The rules and expectations were clear. In my senior year, my classmates and I were going out for a farewell dinner. My Mum told me she didnt want me drinking at the event. I went. I didnt drink and I was not a happy camper. Looking back on it now, it was good advice. Yet if I had had a drink my Mum wouldnt have known.Accountability cuts two ways. The first way is that when there are rules and expectations, there have to be consequences if there is a miss. But the second most important element to accountability is that people choose to step up and do the right thing and hold themselves accountable even if it might be easier to let things slide.CommitmentMy Mum married the man who was to be my Dad over 63 years ago. Ive observed the ebb and flow of their marriage. There was more smooth than rough, but as in any marri age, there were some challenges. I never for a moment saw my Mum flinch from that commitment she had made for better or worse. I love watching them together now, as she still laughs at all his old jokes even when she hears them from the umpteenth time.Team members value the stability of knowing where you stand and that when the going gets tough they can count on you to have their backs, stick with it and work it through. This doesnt mean that the tough conversations dont happen. They do. Im not nave enough to think all relationships whether business or personal work out but I know I have to work hard and commit to the best possible outcome.Always be open to learningWhen Facebook came into its own, my Mum took it on She realized that through Facebook, even though she was some 5,000 miles away, she could casually stay connected with what the boys and I were up to. She had never owned a computer and had nothing fancier than a flip phone. In her mid-70s she got her first p.c. and some 5 years later a smartphone. Unafraid to ask for help and lean into the technology, she fast became my number one Facebook stalker.Leaders who have nothing to learn show up totally closed off. When you stop learning you stop growing. No matter how far along you may be in your career, you need to stay open to learning new skills, new ways of doing things, and new technologies. It can open up a whole new world for you.CelebrateMums always been good at celebrating, but I saw it reach epic proportions when she became a grandmother. Watching her with my boys, I saw her celebrate every little victory and accomplishment even if it wasnt quite perfect. They knew they had no bigger cheerleader than their Nanny. Her celebrating gave them the confidence to always strive even against the biggest challenges. Having her cheer and making her proud was a driver in itself.We often get so caught up in what lies ahead that we forget to celebrate accomplishments. Demonstrating pride in what others achiev e provides recognition and incentive to continue to do well.So to my Mum and all the mothers out there, Happy Mothers Day. Perhaps without even knowing it, you teach leadership better than anyone else in the worldLinda Adams is a Leadership Development expert and co-founder of the Trispective Group. he is the co-author of The Loyalist Team How Trust, Candor, and Authenticity Create Great Organizations. For more information, or to take a free team snapshot assessment, please visit, www.trispectivegroup.com.

3 Lessons I Learned About How to Teach a Workshop - The Muse

3 Lessons I Learned About How to Teach a Workshop - The Muse3 Lessons I Learned About How to Teach a WorkshopOne of my goals for my business this year welches to step outside of my comfort zone and try new things. For instance, I was dying to try running a workshop.Writing is at the core of my business- but I also happen to be an extrovert, so workshops seemed like a great way to connect with other people. While I was doing a 30-day networking challenge, I met a local career coach here in Portland who coordinates speakers and workshops for WomenWorkPDX, a monthly co-working and networking fest for women in the area. We got together for coffee, I pitched her an idea, and after some fine-tuning, I officially had my first workshop booked- a presentation on time management hacks to help you excel at work (and in life).I made my debut last month at CENTRL Office, a local co-working space, and for a first-timer? Im pretty darn proud of myself. The event went well, the women who attended se emed engaged, and planning and presenting challenged me in new and different ways (which was exactly what I was looking for).But that doesnt mean everything went perfectly I definitely learned a few lessons along the way, and now that I officially have my first workshop under my belt, there are some things Id do differently the next time around.Focus on What Youre Good AtThere are a lot of moving parts when youre putting on a workshop you need to research your topic, create an outline, write out your bullet points, create your slides, and more. Its a lot to do- and, if youre just one person (like I am), it can feel like too much.When I first started preparing, I thought I needed to do everything myself and quickly became overwhelmed. While I had no problem coming up with the workshop content (I am a writer, after all), I really struggled with how to translate that into a visual presentation.In a lucky coincidence, I found my solution in the content I was preparing. One of the hacks I covered in my presentation was looking for opportunities to automate, delegate, and get things off your plate. I took my own advice and hired a graphic designer to help with my visuals. Was it an investment? Absolutely. But it paid off in a major way. Having a designer handle the slides literally saved me hours of work and allowed me to spend more time focusing on everything else. As a result, I felt comfortable and confident with the content- and the visual part looked about a million times better than anything I could have pulled together (no matter how many hours I worked on it). Make Sure You Have the Right Technology on HandI spent a lot of time in the weeks leading up to the workshop practicing my talk, working with the designer, and making sure I had all the handouts I needed for a successful presentation.But I didnt even think about equipment until it was (almost) too late. I needed a projector to showcase my slides. I needed a cord to connect my laptop to the projector. I needed a remote to move through slides during the presentation. And want to guess how many of ansicht things I had? Zero.Im a little embarrassed to admit that I didnt even think to tackle the technology piece until the morning of my workshop. This caused a momentary freakout- which, luckily, was abated when I called CENTRL Office and found out that theyd have all the cords and projectors I needed along with someone on hand to help me get set up when I arrived.But that was just a lucky accident. They could just as easily not have had those things and I could have spent the hours before my workshop scrambling to every Best Buy in a 10-mile radius to find what I was looking for. Lesson learned Find out what technology youll need well ahead of time, and get it all sorted out before your workshop gets under way.Practice, But Not Too MuchFull disclosure I have a tendency to overprepare for things (just another fun side effect of my super Type A personality). And given that this was my ve ry first workshop and I wanted everything to go off without a hitch, I went into full-on overprepare mode- and practiced, practiced, practiced my presentation like it was going out of style. Which was helpful, but only to a point.All that practice was getting me too caught up in the minutiae of exactly what to say and when. I was so concerned with the actual words that the overall message was getting lost I felt like I was missing the forest for the trees.Now, everyone has a different style for presenting some people want (and need) to have things planned out to the word. But Ive realized that what works best for me is having a general framework of what Im going to cover- mapping out bullet points for each slide- and then letting the actual words come to me in the moment. So once I was able to go through my entire presentation from start to finish twice in a row (which was about a week before the actual workshop), I decided to back off the practice for a bit. I did just a few more r un-throughs the day of and that worked perfectly for me.Moral of the story In the future, Ill remember to cool it and keep my workshop practice to an ideal amount for me. Overall, my first workshop felt like a success. Not only have a few of the women in attendance reached out to say theyre using the time management hacks I shared (yay), but the workshop also led to my first entrepreneurial coaching consultation- another new and challenging thing Ive been wanting to tackle.But I know Ive only scratched the surface. Im planning on taking the lessons Ive learned and using them to continue to improve (or, you might even say, workshop) my process of planning, developing, and presenting- which will make for better workshop experiences for everyone involved down the line.And if youre looking to book a workshop for your business, team, or networking group? Get in touch.

Webinar Personal Branding for Your Flexible Job Search

Webinar Personal Branding for Your Flexible Job SearchWebinar Personal Branding for Your Flexible Job Search6Looking for a flexible job? Personal branding is all about your reputation as a professional, so its vital to get it right in order to be a successful job seeker. Learn how to make personal branding work for your flexible job search. is pleased to present job search and social media coach Miriam Salpeter of Keppie Careers for a webinar all about personal branding and your job search.-* members get 20% off services from Keppie CareersThis webinar has ended, but weve got great news members get an exclusive deal on one of Miriams programs for job seekers. Learn how to Choose social networks that are right for you, attract opportunities, engage and impress your target audience, look smarter than your competition, and get it all done faster so you dont waste timeWorking with Miriam will prevent you from getting stuck while youre ramping up your social media presence youll have an expert at your side to help you every step of the way. Learn to market yourself to attract and win your dream job opportunity. Youll receive the coaching you need to use social media tools to demonstrate your expertise, grow referral networks and be found.How to Get This Great DealAlready a member of ? You already have access to ourcomplete line-up of Special Partner Offers.To become a member of and have access to our 60+ special partner offers,register now.-About Our Personal Branding ExpertMiriam Salpeter is a job search and social media coach and author of Social Networking for Career Success, 100 Conversations for Career Success, and Social Networking for Business Success. Shes also a columnist for U.S. News World Reports On Careers, a featured guest on CNN, and has been quoted by the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and other major media outlets.In addition, Mashable.com has called Miriam a top 5 influencer on Twitter for job seekers and CNN says shes one of the top 10 job tweeters you should be following. also recommends Miriam as one of the 15 career experts to follow on Twitter. You can follow Miriam on Twitter keppie_careers.Check out Miriams guest deutsche post ag on the blog New Ways to Use Social Media for Job Searching. Shell be writing each month with excellent advice for job seekersPersonal Branding for Your Flexible Job Search TopicsDefining professional reputation or personal brandIdentifying your strengths and value as a professionalTargeting your pitch (hire me) to your audience (employers)Creating your online presenceCultivating relationships online to aid your job searchDate and Time Thursday, January 30th at 12 p.m. ET* Be sure to RSVP today as space is limited We hope you can make it.This webinar has ended.

ISHOW Finalists Selected for This Years Three Events

ISHOW Finalists Selected for This Years Three Events ISHOW Finalists Selected for This Years Three Events ISHOW Finalists Selected for This Years Three EventsApril 21, 2017 Earlier this month, the organizers of the ASME Innovation Showcase (ISHOW) program selected the 28 finalists who will take part in this years ISHOW competitions, which will offer developers of hardware-led innovations that benefit society the opportunity to win a share of $500,000 in prizes and receive an extensive design and engineering review of their products by a panel of industry experts.Eight teams will compete at the first of the three ISHOWs, ISHOW India, which will be held in Bengaluru on April 27 at Le Mridien Bangalore. Ten finalists will compete at each of the two remaining events, ISHOW Kenya and ISHOW USA, which will take distribution policy in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 25, and Washington, D.C., on June 22, respectively. The Taraltec Reactor, a low-cost device for eliminating water-borne dis eases, will be one of the inventions presented at the ISHOW India, which will take place later this month.One of the finalists participating at the ISHOW in India, Anjan Mukherjee, is the creator of the Taraltec Reactor, a low-cost device that eliminates water-borne diseases - including diarrhea, cholera and typhoid - by killing microbes in water from borewell hand pumps and motorized water lines. A second ISHOW India finalist, Katharina Unger, is the inventor of Hive, a desktop structure that provides a clean and efficient approach for raising edible insects, which are a nutritious and inexpensive protein-rich alternative to beef. Hive, a desktop structure for raising edible insects, is also among the eight entries that will be competing at ISHOW India.In addition, six other social innovators will also compete at the 2017 ISHOW India. These finalists and the entries they will be presenting are Arun Agarwal, JANITRI, an affordable, easy-to-use portable contraction-moni toring device for measuring the frequency, duration and intensity of contractions during the birth process Muhammad Faradis, MINO, an affordable micro bubble aerator for the Southeast Asian aquaculture industry Bhavin Gawali, SWACHH (Saral Design Solutions Private Limited), an India-based designer and producer of machines for manufacturing high-quality ultra-thin sanitary napkins Nitesh Jangir, Saans, a portable continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device for maintaining respiration and oxygenation in neonatal patients with respiratory distress syndrome Vignesh Ravi, Raksh, a low-cost wireless in-ear monitor that is used to track the respiration, heart rate, temperature and peripheral capillary oxygen saturation in children and Surabhi Srivastava, BrailleMe, a device that enables visually impaired people to access digital information instantly Matibabu, a noninvasive device that tests patients for malaria, is one of the selected entries for ISHOW Kenya, which w ill take place next month.The 10 finalists who have been chosen to compete in ISHOW Kenya include Brian Gitta, the inventor of Matibabu, and Victor Shikoli, the creator of HydroIQ. Matibabu is a noninvasive device that tests patients for malaria and features hardware that can connect to a smart phone to facilitate easy diagnosis. HydroIQ is a GPS- and Internet-enabled device that automatically monitors water use in water supply systems and sends data to an erreichbar platform. Another ISHOW Kenya entry, HydroIQ, is a GPS- and Internet-enabled device for monitoring water supply systems. The other finalists competing at the 2017 ISHOW Kenya will be Roy Allela, Sign-io, a translation glove that recognizes sign-language letters and transmits anticipated gestures to an Android application for vocalization Charles Antipem, Science Set, an affordable, portable and highly scalable science lab that can fit into a schoolbag or on top of a students desk George Chege, Smart Broode r, a system that provides optimal growth conditions for baby chicks by monitoring and controlling the process of brooding - supplying chicks with supplemental heat in order to regulate their temperature Adriana Garties, Multi-Crop Thresher, a portable, locally manufactured harvester that threshes grain up to 90 times faster than manual methods Emmanuel Kamuhire, Vein Locator, a low-cost device that that allows health care workers in low-resource areas to quickly and accurately insert needles in patients Kathy Ku, Purifaaya, a water-purifying filter that requires no energy, thereby eliminating the greenhouse gas emissions produced by boiling water Angeline Awiti Muga, BabyScope, a cell phone-based fetal heart monitor that enables maternal health care givers to effectively and inexpensively provide expectant mothers with thorough and reliable fetal health data and Esther Mwangi, Social Inclusion Project, a system for increasing access to sanitary pads, diapers and oth er items through locally produced vending machines within Kenya. Simprints, a compact, open-source fingerprint abtaster, is one of 10 products that will compete in ISHOW USA in Washington, D.C., this June.Alexandra Grigore, the inventor of Simprints, and Kenji Tabery, the developer of VeggieNest, are two of the 10 finalists taking part in the 2017 ISHOW USA this June. Simprints is a pocket-sized and open-source fingerprint scanner that has the potential to accurately link the 1.5 billion people currently without formal identification to their health, education and financial records. Taberys entry, VeggieNest, is a smart home-gardening system that provides people with a clean and easy way to grow vegetables indoors. The smart home-gardening system VeggieNest is one of 10 products that will compete in ISHOW USA in Washington, D.C., this June.The eight other finalists who will be participating at the 2017 ISHOW USA are Hahna Alexander, SmartBoots, self-charging work boots t hat use the wearers footsteps to power embedded lights, sensors and GPS to improve communication and safety for workers in hazardous environments Jonathan Cedar, BioLite HomeStove, an ultra-clean cookstove that reduces smoke emissions and biomass fuel consumption while co-generating electricity to power mobile phones and lights Matthew Chun, RevX, an inexpensive device that gives transfemoral amputees the ability to rotate their lower leg, thereby allowing them to cross their legs and dress themselves Shivang Dave, QuickSee, a hand-held autorefractor that provides highly accurate measurements that will give people in developing communities access to prescription eyeglasses Mary McCulloch, Voz Box, a unique, affordable speech generation device for nonverbal people featuring customizable sensors that provide users with improved control Team Sixth Sense, Team Sixth Sense, a system of sensors that attach to lower-limb prosthetics to help improve real-time vibrota ctile feedback Quang Truong, EV 8 Cooler, a low-cost mobile refrigerator that runs on water, which is intended for families without electricity or the ability to purchase a conventional refrigerator and Erica Schwarz, Kaleyedos Imaging Device (KID), an infant retinal imager that was designed to reduce the incidence of visual impairment and blindness in neonatal intensive care units throughout the world. For mora information on the ASME Innovation Showcase program - and this years events in India, Kenya and the United States - visit https//thisishardware.org.

The Best Resume Samples Pitfall

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Women Leaders Still Scarce in Legal Firms

Women Leaders Still Scarce in Legal Firms AM Laws The American Lawyer Magazine has reported that almost 80 percent of AM Laws Top 100 list of American legal firms have two or fewer women serving on their governing boards 42 percent have just one female member. Many firms reported having governing committee lacking women entirely, however there exist some firms with women composing one-third to one-half of a governing or compensation committee. fruchtwein of the 93 reporting firms presented familiar excuses explaining the lack of female leaders that the number of women qualified for senior partnerships is small or that many women decline the position due to the time and administrative costs of the role. Nearly all firms with a vast underrepresentation of women argued that they were no worse than their peers despite understanding that they need more women in leadership positions. The most commonly c ited explanation for the dearth of women leaders was the supposed higher attrition rate among female lawyers.Just 14 of the 93 reporting firms had even a single governing committee with female partners composed of over 25 percent women. The average female representation in committee leadership roles was 16.8 percent that is nearly two seats out of every 11 in a governing committee. Firms with a second governing committee saw a small increase in women members rising to an average 20 percent on the larger governing committee.On compensation committees, women occupy an average of 18 percent of committee seats and represent 20 percent of practice group leaders and 15 percent of office managing partners. It is worth noting that sometimes single women are double counted as they occupy seats on more than one committee.