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25 minutes Positive Thinking and Mental Posturing can change your life. Here are a few simple tips to help you center your thinking on the positive. Katie and Carol have lots of laughs in this podcast! Always accept a compliment graciously. Laugh at yourself when you screw up. Humor is an anti-depressant. Be an example […] The post Positive Thinkin…
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13 minutes In this podcast episode Katie and Carol give you tips on decorating your office at work in by bringing some of your feminine touches. You spend eight hours or more everyday in your office it should be a space that makes you feel great! Have a small area rug and a warm table […] The post Tips on Decorating Your Office at Work – Podcast 52…
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In this podcast, Katie and Carol discuss four tips from their book Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Taken together these tips provide a great framework for how to make sure your business or organization has a climate where people want to come to work and do a good job. Listen to […] The post Does Your Organizational Clima…
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Monthly Topic: Intuitive Tools in Your Feminine Arsenal … or Permission To Act Like A Woman in Leadership Women are great leaders they have at least 16 Intuitive Leadership Tools or Strengths in their arsenal that they deploy better than men! Permission to act like a woman in leadership granted! Here are our 16 feminine […] The post Intuitive Leade…
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Tip 55. Strive to be more articulate in your communications. Successful women leaders are usually very eloquent. Public speaking may be a prevalent fear among the general population, but leaders must decide early in a career to build it into an asset. Articulate communication skills are a must-have for any leader. The last time […] The post Articul…
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16 Minutes Tip 54: Fit in, but do not become one of the boys. There is a line that a woman should never cross. Once you do, your feminine individualism goes adrift. I am talking about women that feel they must act like a man to be accepted as a leader. Relate to men? Yes. […] The post Do Not Become “One of the Boys” – Podcast 48 appeared first on S…
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Your Leadership Story or How Did I Get Here and Where the Heck am I going? In this podcast Carol and Katie talk about a powerful workshop they teach about gaining perspective on your life and making the most of ALL of your experiences, good and bad. Empowering women to embrace their life story and […] The post Your Leadership Story – Podcast 47 app…
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In this podcast, Katie and Carol discuss three tips from their book Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Tip 51: Spend a little time each day wandering among your employees. Tip 52: Judge your workplace by the number of smiles and the degree of laughter. Tip 53: Always show pleasure at the […] The post Show Pleasure in the Su…
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Katie and Carol get a visit from the undercover man, a behavioral specialist who gives advice in motivating people to change in this episode of the podcast. This topic comes from their book Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Tip 44 is: Do not accept the notion that some people will never […] The post Motivating people to ch…
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Katie and Carol discuss Tip 49: Keep your customers happy by saving them effort. A little trick in testing your customer service. It is in the form of a question: Is the customer having to put forth an effort to get service? If the customer is overextending to interact with you, then you are not […] The post Keep your customers happy – Podcast 44 a…
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Katie and Carol talk about Tip 47: Do not expect something for nothing, Instant gratification is a curse of our society and Tip 48: Fix things without a fight from their book Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Diplomacy at work is critical if you want to get ahead. Listen to the podcast […] The post Diplomacy at Work: Letti…
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Katie and Carol talk about Tip 46 from their book Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Remember, your business is about people, regardless of your product or service. You are probably better at “people” management than most men. The old standard about a person’s competency being measured by IQ is rapidly being […] The post Yo…
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Katie and Carol talk about Tip 45 from their book Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Identify a role model to aspire to. If it is a man, identify what he would look like as a successful female leader and adopt those characteristics that impress you. Often the easiest way to see […] The post Identify a Role Model – Podcast 4…
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Runtime 20 minutes. If you will consider your background, skills, experience and talents, you probably have many areas where you can pass along your skills in order to benefit others and master a new skill of teaching for yourself at the same time. Katie and Carol talk about Tip 43 from their book Skirt Strategies: […] The post Master a New Skill –…
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Runtime: 30 minutes. Change happens, baby! You either stay composed, or you unravel. (or you leave your keys in the door and put the milk in the closet). In this podcast Katie and Carol talk some of the best tips from Katie’s new book on making brave transitions. Whether it’s divorce, changing jobs or empty […] The post Brave Transitions – Podcast …
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Runtime: 30 Minutes. Empowering women through lifelong learning is at the heart of Skirt Strategies. Learning over a lifetime sets the stage for accomplishment, success and dare we say happiness. Katie and Carol talk about Tip 42 from their book Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Tip No. 42. Be a lifelong […] The post Empow…
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Runtime: 27 Minutes. Tip No. 38. Respect the support personnel. Who are the unsung heroes that make your business “work”? Departments that run back room activities rarely get to interact with the external customer and are often forgotten as a key cog in the productivity wheel, yet you could not function without them. The glory […] The post Tips on …
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Runtime: 23 Minutes. In this podcast, Katie and Carol talk about Tips 34, 36 and 37 from their book Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Tip No. 34. Do not hesitate to forgive. But don’t be a pushover either. Remember that forgiveness is for you, not necessarily for the other person. It […] The post Thoughts on Balancing Forg…
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Runtime: 32 Minutes. Katie and Carol talk about Tip 33 from their book Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Tip Number 33. Tough conversations are easy to avoid. Have the courage to make them happen. The “dreaded conversation” takes guts and the discomfort is usually worth the outcome. To make it happen […] The post Have the …
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Katie and Carol talk about Tips 30, 31, and 32 from their book Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. What might you think is the common theme for these three tips? Be the GO-TO place for materials on leadership and team building! This will enhance your power and influence as a woman […] The post A Library of Books Leads to Inf…
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Katie and Carol talk about Tips 27, 28, and 29 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. These may seem shallow, but others will quickly judge you when you need to make a strong impression in some instances. Here are the ones that stick with us for showing appreciation and a few […] The post Directions, Stationery and Vegetab…
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Katie and Carol talk about Tips 23, 24, 25 and 26 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Tip Number 23. Dress smart and professional. Never sexy. Tip Number 24. Look styled and well kept: nails, hair, and subtle jewelry. Tip Number 25. Wear a minimal amount of perfume to work, or […] The post Dressing for Successing – Podc…
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Katie and Carol talk about Tip 22 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Tip Number 22. Establish Strong Relationships at Work. Becoming friends with many people at work allows you insight into them personally. Relationships sprout into areas that would otherwise stagnate. Some relationships may also help you move up to [……
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Katie and Carol talk about Tips 20 and 21 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Tip #20. Pass up the temptation to quip if it runs the risk of hurting someone’s feelings. Tip #21. Never underestimate how far trust can get you. This is a justification for investing time in developing […] The post Investing in Communication…
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Katie and Carol talk about Tips 18 and 19 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Tip #18. Use a team meeting to select a local non-profit project and decide on a plan to support it over the next year. Better yet, let your staff make suggestions for charities they would like […] The post Select and Support a Charity – Podca…
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Katie and Carol talk about Tip 17 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. In this episode Katie and Carol give you practical tips to be clear with your superiors about what authority to act you have and don’t have. It’s a great way to start a conversation … one that may […] The post Be Clear About Your Level of Authority an…
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Katie and Carol talk about Tip 16 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. In this episode Katie and Carol give you practical tips for dealing with the crucial topic and skill of accountability. Tip #16 Hold people accountable. This sounds good. Looking for techniques to drive this baby home? When people […] The post How to …
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Katie and Carol talk about Tips 14 and 15 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. The advice contained in these tips does not conflict, even though it may not be obvious at first glance. Tip #14 Don’t ever get defensive at work. Even if you have to bury it, don’t EVER […] The post Don’t Get Defensive at Work and Stick Up fo…
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Katie and Carol talk about Tips 12 and 13 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Little things make can make a big difference in relationships, especially when you remember and recognize events in others’ lives. In this episode Katie and Carol give you practical tips for women in leadership who would […] The post Remember …
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Katie and Carol discuss Tip 11 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. In this episode Katie and Carol give you practical suggestions for moving forward and letting go of the negative emotions around fear and self-doubt created when we don’t perform at our best. Tip #11 – Don’t beat yourself up […] The post Don’t Beat Yours…
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In this episode Katie and Carol discuss Tip 10 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Listen as Katie and Carol give their insights on how to create written material and where to submit it for publication. There is also a special guest in this episode. Tip #10 – Publish something, even […] The post Publish Something – It W…
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In this episode Katie and Carol discuss Tips 8 and 9 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Hear some great ideas and discussion on how to have better and more productive meetings! Tip #8. Set an example of always being punctual to meetings, as well as starting and ending your meetings […] The post Respect the Time of Othe…
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In this episode Katie and Carol discuss Tips 4, 5, 6 and 7 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. These tips are are all focused on public speaking, how to do it better and how to be more confident, less fearful, and maybe even have some fun! Tip #4. Volunteer to […] The post Public Speaking – Increasing Your Skill and Red…
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In this episode Katie and Carol discuss Tip No. 3 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership: Avoid gossip. It looks immensely unprofessional. I hate to say it ladies, but we are often labeled as gossipers. That goes hand-in-hand with passing along hearsay, speculating interpersonal clashes, and thriving on unconfirmed fashion …
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The topic of this episode deals with Tip #2 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership: Grow your credibility. Get certifications when you can. You are always better off having irrefutable credentials, especially of you are a woman in leadership. And especially of you are in a male-based workplace. This won’t get […] The post 0…
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The topic of this episode deals with Tip #1 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership: Identify what feminine integrity looks like and live toward leading with it. So often we ask ourselves, “What do I want to do for a living?” Instead, ask yourself who you want to be in this […] The post 018 Podcast – Identify what feminine i…
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Listen to the Podcast: Over the next few months we will regularly be discussing lessons learned from tips taken directly from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership (available on Amazon). We hope you enjoy and would love to hear from you. Email us at Katie@skirtstrategies.com or Carol@skirtstrategies.com or leave a recorded mess…
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In this episode of the Skirt Strategies Podcast we are giving you a special treat. We have pulled out a member-only recording that was featured in a recent month. Here’s a series of training segments, inspired by Olivia Fox-Cabane’s, The Charisma Myth. (It’s a good book that we recommend) These are short vignettes called Monday […] The post Get You…
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In this episode of the podcast, Carol and Katie discuss ten productivity tips for leaders… Our friend Meggin McIntosh was our initial inspiration for these! And we love them. If we were to put a simple list of the best 10 ways to be productive, what would they be? Here’s out list! Take the […] The post Ten Productivity Tips for Leaders – Podcast 01…
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