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How To Incorporate Empathy Into Your Leadership Development – By Katie McBeth

July 17, 2017 by Marney Reid Leave a Comment

How To Incorporate Empathy Into Your Leadership Development – By Katie McBeth

Hello SOTGC community, In human resources, there are a few standout traits that come to mind: you must be detail-oriented, level-headed, and experienced in conflict-resolution. Just as with many leaders, HR professionals need to be excellent communicators and active listeners; they have to be honest, patient, and confident. But what about empathetic? Empathy is not always seen as a strong quality to have for a job. The typical “macho” … [Read more...]

Career Advice Tips For Success – By Marney Reid

May 16, 2017 by Marney Reid Leave a Comment

Career Advice Tips For Success – By Marney Reid

Hello SOTGC community, One of the common sources of inspiration that I find among women, especially in male dominated industries, is a resource group that fosters creativity, innovation, and A platform for networking for the high potential women in that company. Some companies will have an organized group that you can join and offers ways to develop both professionally as well as personally.  If those exist in your company, that can be a … [Read more...]

Getting Rid Of the Pink Tax – One Garment At A Time

March 8, 2017 by Marney Reid Leave a Comment

Getting Rid Of the Pink Tax – One Garment At A Time

Hello SOTGC community, Today we're happy to share the news that one of our fabulous SOTGC entrepreneurs launched a NYC based business, to support women and help reduce the "pink tax." In the spirit of International Women’s Day, Dapper Dame Dry Cleaning and Laundry LLC announced today the launch of its door-to-door services for women in New York City, addressing the long-standing gender-based pricing discrepancy, often referred to as a “pink … [Read more...]

3 Tips For Your First Mentor/Mentee Call – By Marney Reid

November 29, 2016 by Marney Reid Leave a Comment

3 Tips For Your First Mentor/Mentee Call – By Marney Reid

Hello SOTGC community, If you've been reading the mentoring saga, you've picked a mentor, prepared for the call, and are ready to run it. Here are three tips on what to do in preparation for the call. Reach out to people outside your company and get their thoughts on the agenda you have created for your call Make adjustments as needed Send a meeting request with the agenda attached, in bullet points Have the agenda be a … [Read more...]

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 24, 2016 by Marney Reid Leave a Comment

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hello SOTGC community, We hope you're having a wonderful celebration with your family and friends.  This year we are thankful for all those who have given their time, their advice, and their kindness to helping someone in need. Have a wonderful day everyone! … [Read more...]

3 Things To Decide Before Reaching Out To Your Future Mentor – By Marney Reid

November 17, 2016 by Marney Reid Leave a Comment

3 Things To Decide Before Reaching Out To Your Future Mentor – By Marney Reid

Hello SOTGC community, This post builds on the previous one where we talked about some characteristics a mentor  should have.  This is focused on people who want to advance in their comapny.  One of the most important things to do BEFORE even reaching out to your future mentor, is to know what it is you want for your career. Questions to ask yourself, when preparing for the first call: What are you doing now, in your job, that you love … [Read more...]

3 Tips On Picking A Good Mentor – By Marney Reid

November 3, 2016 by Marney Reid Leave a Comment

3 Tips On Picking A Good Mentor – By Marney Reid

Hello SOTGC community, There has been a lot of talk about mentorship lately. How to work with one, what their role is, and how much work the mentee does during the road to success.  Below are three characteristics that a mentor shuld have. Pick someone in your organization or division (if you're a larger company) who is in a position of influence, who could open doors and opportunities for you Pick someone who you like personally, who … [Read more...]

Can Gratitude Help You To Get Promoted? – By Julie Boyer

October 20, 2016 by Marney Reid Leave a Comment

Can Gratitude Help You To Get Promoted? – By Julie Boyer

Hello SOTGC community, I am very grateful to have been invited to join the SOTGC contributors and I look forward to building and growing a relationship with you as we focus on how gratitude can help you both professional and personally. Have you ever considered how gratitude can be a part of career advancement? Is gratitude a topic that crosses your mind on a daily basis? Or are you simply reminded to be grateful when you see an … [Read more...]

Workplace Equality Schemes – By Claire Kilroy

October 13, 2016 by Marney Reid Leave a Comment

Workplace Equality Schemes  – By Claire Kilroy

Hello SOTGC community, 2016 has seen many leaps forward and steps back for women in the workplace. Theresa May has become the UK’s second female Prime Minister, while Hillary Clinton is the Democrat presidential nominee in the USA, and yet women remain the minority in politics and in public service (even in Canada, women hold only 46% of senior posts). Actresses have brought conversations about wage inequality into the foreground, but still … [Read more...]

The Art of Successful Communication – By Suzan Moskal

October 4, 2016 by Marney Reid Leave a Comment

The Art of Successful Communication – By Suzan Moskal

Hello SOTGC community, Would you like a rainbow with that? Every year, my son likes cake made from a 16 inch chocolate chip cookie for his birthday instead of a regular birthday cake. Because he turned 17 this year, I order what I thought would be an understated cookie cake with alternating white and multi-colored icing dots around the edge of the cookie, and "Happy Birthday Sean" in big icing letters on the cookie surrounded by … [Read more...]

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