During the 2020 COVID pandemic, we had to move our networking online. We attended panels and other events on Zoom. Set up phone calls with potential connections. Contacted people on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or other social media platforms. It was amazing that we still had the option to…
Read MoreWomen are powerful. You know this, I know this. And it must be said: women are powerful. We’re lucky to be living in a time where women are able to showcase their power and build our Queendoms from it. Business is no exception. In 2019 alone, there were 11.6 million women-owned businesses that generated over $1.7 trillion in sales. So, why do women excel in business?
Read MoreStanford Researcher and Psychologist, Carol Dweck, wrote a book titled “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” where she presents over twenty years of research and reflections into the power of changing your conscious and subconscious beliefs to achieve significant personal growth. To understand how a growth mindset can help you in business, let’s first explore its opposite.
Read MoreNetworking can be intimidating if you don’t have much experience. Maybe you’ve gone to a couple of events and mostly kept to yourself. Or you are learning what networking is and how to do it. No matter where you are in your networking journey, it can be challenging and awkward. But, don’t worry, because I’ve compiled nine of my best tips to help you network with confidence.
Read MoreNetworking is one of the best ways to grow your business or advance your career. When you build a strong network, it opens you up to new ways of thinking and opportunities for growth. But if you’re not quite sure that prioritizing networking will pay off, keep reading to understand why it is so crucial to your career success.
Read MoreWhat even is networking? Believe it or not, you do it all the time. Like I always say, “ABC - Always Be Connecting.” When you talk to friends, family, coworkers, anyone, about business, you’re networking.
Read MoreNetworking is a skill that needs fine-tuning. It’s not about having a drink and chatting with someone. Or handing out business cards without following up. It’s about meeting people and building relationships that will be mutually beneficial for everyone. But there are some mistakes you could be making that might be keeping you from maximizing your networking efforts.
Read MoreBusinesses don’t grow all on their own. They need strong connections to the community and other businesses to level up. How do you do get there? Through networking. A lot of emphasis is placed on social media networks, and they work. But you need more than digital connections to level up your business.
Read MoreWant to start a company that would benefit from the support of an already established business? Or are you looking to grow your business by partnering up with another company? Whatever the case may be, you can approach companies, businesses, or individuals for mutually beneficial partnerships or collaborations. But it’s important that you do it the right way.
Read MoreWe’ve made it through a pandemic, but everything is not quite back to how it once was. And networking is one thing that will probably be forever changed. Since we spent an entire year limiting contact with others, a lot of networking opportunities that were usually done face-to-face were moved to online platforms. This opened up opportunities for businesses, business people, and organizations that were primarily local, to expand their reach to places they might not have imagined before.
Read MoreCompetition is not bad. It can actually be fun. In fact, I just finished hosting a friendly competition for the Women for Success Nonprofit where teams competed to win the Golden Queen Coffee Cup while also leveling up their careers and connections. We all had fun and made new connections and friends. But when the competition isn’t structured, as it is in sports or a game, it can be divisive and keep everyone from progressing.
Read MoreA community is not a network of unrelated people that you contact occasionally when you need something. Community is built by making connections between people who meet each other’s needs, while also building a sense of trust and belonging among them. The focus is on building relationships above all else. So, with that in mind, let’s discuss how to create community through networking.
Read MoreLet’s be honest, Queen. It is hard to do self-care. We work at work, we work at home, and that might make setting time aside for self-care seem like work too. But no worries, Queen, I got you.
Read MorePsychologists have known for years that there are different kinds of intelligence. Connectional Intelligence (CxQ) is considered the latest form of intelligence identified by Saj-nicole Joni and Erica Dhawan. It is defined as “the capability to consistently deliver transformative results by harnessing the value of relationships and networks.” And is considered the key to achieving success in modern times.
Read MorePre-pandemic, we could attend face-to-face networking events without a care in the world. But, even back then, the world was becoming increasingly more digital. Webinars were becoming more commonplace, and many were making connections on social media. Now, with social distancing guidelines in place, digital networking has become the only viable way for many to continue networking. Luckily, networking in the virtual world is very similar to traditional (face-to-face) networking in the real world, only with some minor nuances.
Read MoreIf you ask any successful entrepreneur for a list of business tips, networking will likely be near the top. I’ve spoken to many budding entrepreneurs about their networking experience, and a lot of them report a similar experience. Specifically, they start by attending every networking event they can, regardless of the people attending or the type of event. But as they start to build up their connections, they find the need to become more intentional about how and with whom they network.
Read MoreNetworking means meeting new people and exchanging business cards. But simply exchanging cards, and praying people call you back, isn’t enough to create a strong network that helps your business grow. To truly “turn your network into your net-worth,” you have to make sure to follow up with the people you connect with, and who add value to your life and business.
Read MoreWhether you work in a corporate environment, or for yourself, it may be difficult to find ways to empower women in business. It’s hard enough when society expects for you to do it all, or the opposite, expects you to stay home. Whatever the reason you’re in business, here are 3 things you can do to empower yourself and other women:
Read MoreWomen are sometimes under-represented in certain fields, and are paid less than men on average in the United States. Also, some businesses provide unreasonable maternity leaves, and are not accommodating to women’s workplace needs after childbirth. These facts can make women feel powerless and unappreciated in the workplace. But your business can do things differently.
Read MoreThere’s a fine line between community and competition. In business, people in your community are often your competition. But if competition were a coin, it would have two distinct sides:
(1) Heads - healthy, friendly competition that serves the purpose of motivator and productivity booster; and (2) tails - always winning, even at the expense of others. Competition has its place, but when that competition flips to tails, it’s not helpful for you or businesses around you.
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