by Luci McMonagle | Luci's Blogs
It is rather famous that offices with equal representation of women have a lot of office politics too. Well, office politics is just a sad reality of the workplace. Some level of politics prevails in all organizations. However, it is very important for women leaders to avoid office politics because it is a negative connotation and it comes in between a person and their success at work. And no one becomes a leader thinking how to bring another person down. Here are some great ways to keep women leaders away from office politics.
Be vigilant
Women leaders need to be very careful about whom they talk to and what they talk about. This is because when a person is at a prominent position, there are people in the organization who are envious of their success. People who are envious are also likely to manipulate what you say and use it against you, which is why it is very important to be careful and precise in terms of communication with others.
Make sure not to discuss anything that could be used against you and stay away from hearing negative things about anyone else too. Don’t discuss your competition within the organization and refrain from gossiping because that’s not a very good trait anyway. If you really want to vent, meet up with someone wise outside the organization and vent with them. Don’t get manipulated into hearing anything that could get you into trouble because sometimes hearing negative things about someone can also get you into mighty trouble.
Avoid discussing personal life
One of the biggest mistakes women make is that they start discussing personal life. The second you discuss your or someone’s personal life with them, you give them a right to do so too and ask you just about anything. When you are in a leadership position you should not give anyone that right. Moreover, your personal issues are supposed to stay away from work anyway and discussing them with someone at work is not going to help so it is best to avoid it completely.
Keep people at a distance
Women are generally soft and kind and therefore develop good relationships at work, which is great and one of the qualities a leader must possess. However, there is a fine line between keeping strong relationships with the workforce and bringing them so close that they stop taking you seriously. Also, always remember your position as a leader in the organization and remember it while saying anything to a member of the workforce, regardless of your relationship with him or her. The higher you are in the hierarchy of the organization, the more you are going to be manipulated.
by Luci McMonagle | Luci's Blogs
Women in many parts of the world are now successful entrepreneurs, but before starting their own business, they had to face tones of problems. Eventually, the urge to be a businesswoman overpowers the difficulties and the result turns out to be having your own little business. Here is a list of problems that you might face and must decide to overcome them now.
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by Luci McMonagle | Luci's Blogs
Every entrepreneur, man or woman, needs sponsors for their business, so that they can raise money to invest in their products, services or marketing. Following are some tips for women entrepreneurs to attract sponsors:
- You need to be clear about your demographics and platform; demographics mean the market you are targeting. If your target market is men, then you need to know about their influencing power on purchase decisions. Consider the publications, which your target market indulges in the most, for example, Men’s Health.
- You need to have a sponsor proposal; it has to be a compelling proposal so that the sponsor you are targeting will not be able to refuse. You need to connect with the sponsor on a personal level.
- To attract the sponsor, you can start with a story, as to why you started the business, your inspiration, what you do and its importance. You also need to explain the benefits that your business has for the sponsor.
- If you don’t have experience in attracting sponsors, then you should seek help from experts in the field.
- You need to ask sponsors for money, because they won’t ask you how much money you need.
- You need to promise specific media coverage, by telling sponsors about the mediums through which you are going to promote them.
- Don’t sell yourself short, because if you don’t believe in your business and you ask for less money, then why should the sponsor believe in your business?
- Find the right person to communicate with your sponsors, someone who can persuade others and has a charismatic personality.
- You need to keep in touch with your sponsor, otherwise they will feel that you don’t care!
Sponsors are an important part of the business and you need to learn how to attract them!
by Luci McMonagle | Luci's Blogs
Life is a perpetual balancing act. For women entrepreneurs, it is a constant struggle, as they are often as much invested in their families, friends, and community as they are in their businesses. Yet at times, they feel, or are made to feel, overwhelmed. They feel that are they are missing on life’s important moments. If you are also prone to such guilt trips, rest assured you are not alone. Here is how you can give both work and life your due share:
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