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Power leadership secrets.... How many of the limitations in your life and work do you assume you can’t change? This may be a “story” that you tell yourself, or you have been told, that is just not true… Many people don’t know that they can change their story, whether it’s individually, in their community or company. There is an exciting new way of thinking about the world and leadership that has impacted greats like Nelson Mandela and Peter Block called “narrative work”. This power leadership wa...

This is customer service the Sandler way. Read, listen, prosper. What has been the secret of LL Bean, Starbucks, Samsung, Lowes, and many others that have earned them top market share and profits? It’s customer service that empowers top companies to outshine competitors. To find out how you can join these top businesses, join my guest, Anne Mackeigan & me and learn about Customer Service the Sandler Way Anne is the customer care program specialist for the Sandler Way and the author of “Customer ...

Tips on board governance for women leaders. What are the two things that consistently help global businesses operate more efficiently improve profits and mitigate risks and is the best bridge between management and boards? Join me today with a leading authority and find out why women leaders and good corporate board governance is the proven answer to profitable businesses. Board Governance for Women Leaders Awareness of board governance is important for women leadership, and here?s why. It will ...

Is there politics in promotion? Do you think office politics is a four-letter word? Are you a star at your job but still getting by-passed for promotions? Do you know why competently fulfilling your job description, may not get you a promotion? Do you ever wonder what high-achieving women know that most women don’t know? Did you know you could learn to excel at office politics ethically, and develop a strategy that is fun and invigorating? In this insightful interview, the complex rules of the p...

Does employee morale impact retention, productivity, profits and fun? Heck yes... So picture this… A humble cocktail waitress - with only a high school diploma - pulls herself out of poverty - then develops a foundation worth millions, to help people move to a better life. So how does this relate to you? People want to be part of something bigger than themselves. Women leaders who paint a vision of a future where there is a way to help each other and their communities, excel at increasing employ...

Attention women: Are you looking for career networking and career development advice? Do you think small talk at work is a waste of time? Do you ever wonder how some people seem to know all the right people in the company? Would you like to know how networking can advance your career? Career networking is much more than schmoozing. It is all about building strong relationships with people who can support you in your work and who you can support in their jobs. These relationships are the foundati...

Special Podcast on Stress Management for Women in Business. We’ve all felt it, the oppressive feeling we’ll never get everything done, make everyone happy, and fulfill all our roles in life. We lie awake at night worrying about what might happen tomorrow — and may happen because we’re so tired and stressed... Stress is a big word in every woman’s vocabulary. Go to the doctor with a complaint and too often the initial diagnosis will be “stress.” Stress management for women adds a new dimension fe...

Anyone who leads an organization or aspires to reach their potential will want to listen to this inspiring interview and leadership tips (below) with Patricia Walsh; author of Blind Ambition: How to Envision Your Limitless Potential And Achieve The Success You Want. Left sightless at the age of 14, instead of resigning herself to a life of dependence on others. She fought back with a fierce resolve to not only prove that she was equal to sighted people, but in some respects superior. Her leaders...

Attention Current & Future Women Entrepreneurs Multi-millionaire Chesapeake Bay Candle founder MEI XU shares leadership secrets for women entrepreneurs is one of Women Leadership Success Radio’s best interviews ever! Imagine you are from China... You studied to be a diplomat... but through unexpected events, found yourself a political dissident who was sent away for reeducation... And yet you made the difficult journey to get to the United States and there, founded a multi-million dollar busines...

Do you wonder what is the gender communication code? Do you ever wonder why men don’t ask for directions? Or why men often interrupt you when you’re talking? Or why men think they’re right—even if they don’t know the answer? How many women can relate to these questions? In this fast-paced, thought provoking interview with one of the leading experts on gender communications at work, you’re going to discover that men and women have their own distinctive customs and rituals when talking, problem-so...

Do you think you know how to promote employee engagement and motivate people? Did you know, according to Gallup, that the vast majority of employees, as high as 70%, are not engaged in their work? Companies spend huge amounts of time and money to boost employee engagement. The problem? Most engagement strategies by organizations don’t work. Leadership expert and author Susan Fowler who is a researcher and senior consulting partner with The Ken Blanchard Companies, has spent the last fifteen year...

What do the characters in The Wizard of Oz have in common with great leaders and simple leadership lessons? The scarecrow, the Tim man, and the Lion, are symbols of core attributes of successful leaders: Thought, Heart, and Courage. Through this wonderful story, our special guest shares wisdom that will help you inspire others, and keep you all on the Yellow Brick road. My interview this month is with Dr. Kevin Fickenscher, the author of Toto’s Reflections: The Leadership Lessons From The Wizard...

This is How You Can Cultivate and Grow Your Leadership Skills This is a re-released interview with Mellody Hobson, formerly the President of the Ariel Fund. She is now chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ariel Mutual Funds and the Chairman of DreamWorks Animation SKG. Inc She is also a valued advisor and on the boards of Starbuck’s, Este Lauder and Groupon. In this interview to help you grow your leadership skills, Mellody talks about starting as an intern and advancing her career all the way u...

Andrea Jung, former CEO of Avon missed important signs that lead to her failure. This podcast shares insider women leadership skills guaranteed to advance your career. Andrea Jung the former CEO of Avon Products, Inc. captured the imagination, hopes and dreams of women all over the world. She had incredible leadership abilities that helped Avon become a very successful company. She rose quickly with great skill and yet, missed important signposts that eventually led to her failure at Avon…. Do y...

Every year I read thirty to forty business and career development books to gain knowledge and find thought leaders to interview. This book is one of the best I have read in 3 years. So good, I read it 3 times. If you are looking for a womans career guide to personal success, this podcast and book is not to be missed. Faisal Hoque, author of “Everything Connects, How to Transform and Lead in the Age of Creativity, Innovations, and Sustainability" is a brilliant thought leader who shares insights ...

Leadership is a process which, to be utilized successfully, requires an understanding of some basic guidelines, as Rebecca Herman refers to them, “Bases of Leadership”. In this important interview, Rebecca Herman, PhD shares insights with Sabrina Braham about team building tip for women and leadership. Rebecca Herman is co-author of LEAD ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME: Stories and Strategies To Develop Major League Leadership, and a Professor of Leadership and Organizational Development for Kaplan Unive...

How would you like to have a mindset that enables you to inspire the imagination and actions of everyone in your organization? What if you learned to see more possibilities than problems? What if small shifts in attitude lead to greater results at work, at home, and in all areas of your life? Join Sabrina Braham and Kathryn Cramer, the originator and founder of the Asset-Based Thinking Program, which is a way of looking at the world that helps leaders, influencers and their teams to make small s...

Celebrate Women in History Month Did you know that 1/2 to 2/3’s of all fortune 500 CEO’s are incompetent and are fired for poor performance and lack of ethics, and almost all of them are men? Have you ever heard of a woman leader being fired for ethical reasons? This is because women tend to more ethical AND inspirational. The latest research shows that the most successful leaders care more about developing their followers, listen to them and encourage them to “think outside the box”. It turns o...

What do Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, Mellody Hobson, president of Ariel Investments and Mary Barra president of General Motors, all have in common? Like most successful women leaders, they all have mentors and are mentoring others... Power mentoring has been a hot topic of discussion for a lot of years, but most of us know that finding one mentor can be a real challenge – especially finding another woman to mentor us – so looking for more than one seems like a daunting task. On her website, Ell...

What do Coca-Cola, Walmart, Patagonia do that has increased, profits and success and set the stage for the future way beyond the vast majority of companies? How do they create compelling visions that shape a radically different future? What can you do, no matter what your job title is, to develop a vibrant culture and inspired employees? Listen to this thought provoking interview to find out. Are You Willing to Change Your Corporate Culture? Many businesses resist change… "We have a company that...

A NEW LIGHT ON OLD WAYS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING It used to be joked that an entrepreneur was "someone who hadn't found a job yet." That definition wasn't always accurate then, but today it's a ridiculous notion. More and more we are becoming an entrepreneurial culture—better trained, better able to take an idea, assemble and lead a team to make it happen, and finally achieve what may have once seemed an impossible goal. We're no longer content to sit back and watch others pursue their dreams...

Successful Businesswomen or Imposters? Whether you were given a promotion or are in a new job or have returned to the work force after a few years at home waiting for the kids to go to school, you’ve probably felt as if it’s all a bit overwhelming. You may think you’re not really as accomplished as your colleagues believe. You pat yourself on the back for fooling everyone into thinking you really know what you’re doing. Others may view you as an articulate, experienced and highly successful busi...

How Can Fairy Tales help Women Master Management Skills? No matter how adult we are, in the heart of every woman is the memory of a childhood heroine. We all pretended, at one time or another, that we were Cinderella going to the ball or Rapunzel letting down her hair or Belle being Beauty who saves the Beast. We cut our teeth on fairy tales and on some level have always wished they were real. Today's guest will show you how those beloved fairy tales hold the seeds that help us grow outstanding ...

Sabrina Braham MA PCC How can women leaders can improve their influence and trust to accelerate their careers? That's one of questions our guest hears most often when she works with leaders in a wide variety of businesses. Part of the answers is found in increasing your “emotional intelligence”. In this podcast she is going to give you the same advice she gives her executive clients. We're turning the tables today and focusing on the founder of Women's Leadership Success radio, Sabrina Braham MA...