Zero Club from Pink

In the August/September/October issue of Pink, you'll find a list of companies with Zero women officers. Among them, such consumer brands as: Apple, Blockbuster, DirectTV, McGraw Hill, Tribune Co., and Whirlpool. Just thought you'd want to know.
http://www.pinkmagazine.com/career/leadership/zero_club.html

Monday Monday

Monday is the traditional beginning of the work week. Today's economy calls for a 24/7/365 "on" button. What does this mean for the way we tend to our business that isn't "business" or for which we aren't paid? For whom does the hourly rate apply and at what point will it invade all of our lives? Complaining customers can be put on hold. Does the same hold true for feeble elderly, crying children, and other dependents that don't have an on/off switch?

SCORE's Annual Women in Business Event

Thank you to those who attended SCORE’s Annual Women in Business event today. I was honored to moderate and inspired by the stories and audience questions. Congratulations to all the women who are on their path to success and thank you to their advisors. You can learn more about the panelists businesses at:

Laurie Crow
Sinful Wine and Spirits7949 Southtown Center, Bloomington, MN 55431, 952-888-9463 (WINE), http://www.sinfulwine.com/


T Lee T Lee Fine Designer Jewelry 18 University Av. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, 612-789-2656, http://www.tleegold.com/

Adria Richards
Organic Technology Consultant
612-246-4568, http://butyoureagirl.com
Twitter: @adriarichards

Julie Moore Rapacki
Polish Your Star
6800 France Av. S., Ste. 120, Edina, MN 55435, 952-929-1722, http://www.polishyourstar.com/


Thank you to my advisor Judy Murphy and event organizer Caryl Sharp. Don’t wait until next year’s Women in Business Seminar to connect with SCORE!

Minneapolis Chapter
The Bremer Bank Bldg, Ste. 103
8800 Hwy. 7, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
http://www.score-minneapolis.org/

Do women make better bosses?

The New York Times asked that question on 8/2/09. To what end? If not, no promotion for you? If yes, move over boys? Please.

Contrast Oprahs Most Powerful Women with Forbes Most Powerful

Forbes puts a list out of powerful women out every year. Oprah started one this year. The difference? The Oprah version didn't focus on money, media exposure or title/scope of influence. I don't get it. Isn't power power? The ability to command resources and make a change in the world?

According to Webster, the definition of power is:
1 a (1) : ability to act or produce an effect (2) : ability to get extra-base hits (3) : capacity for being acted upon or undergoing an effect b : legal or official authority, capacity, or right
2 a : possession of control, authority, or influence over others b : one having such power; specifically : a sovereign state c : a controlling group :
establishment —often used in the phrase the powers that be d archaic : a force of armed men e chiefly dialect : a large number or quantity
3 a : physical might b : mental or moral efficacy c : political control or influence.

Can women who don't have independent financial resources, exposure to others and a large reach, make as significant impact on the future as the woman who does? I don't think so. Case in point: Oprah.

Recent studies

A couple of recent studies have come out with interesting results relating to women. One in Canada indicates that women tend to get less on the job training but when offered it, are more likely to take it then men. Another in New Mexico, indicates that women may rank themselves higher than they believe their boss, peers and colleagues would.

My advice: Ask for training and don't assume others don't share your opinion of how hard and well you work. In both cases, your boss or company may not say it but training is available and your work is valued. Don't forget to ask and promote yourself.

http://www.demodirt.com/index.php/world-demographic-trends/142-corporate-culture/276-more-like-a-plexiglass-ceiling

http://ebn.benefitnews.com/blog/daily_diversion/

Business Cards

I was recently asked what information should go on your business card. I say as much information, if not more, than you would put on your resume header. Include your name, title or expertise, company (if any), phone number, email, linkedin profile page and other helpful information that will remind the person of who you are and why they should be in touch.