Change can be so hard. I’ve never considered myself a fan. I like clearly defined paths, plans and schedules. I also like to think I’m pretty good at keeping it all together and organized, and over the years I’ve also become well versed in the art of a thoughtful Plan B. Sometimes we know change…
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From The Desk: Just Do The Thing
One question I get asked all time is, “How do you do it?” And what friends and others mean by this is, how do I run and grow I Want Her Job, while still giving my sports marketing job 100 percent? I used to say, “Oh, I just find a way.” Or, I’d say, “I never sleep!” And while both comments are definitely true,…
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6 Female Founders Who Built Brands Based on Social Change
Women leaders have made enormous strides in the past few years. Today we’re focusing on women whose brands were inspired by a higher purpose, and whose mission is socially driven. According to Inc., businesses that are purpose-driven come out on top, motivating employees to work harder and stick around. Below, we’ve listed six accomplished female founders, with…
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Tech Etiquette at Work: What You Should and Shouldn’t Do
Etiquette differs based on who you talk to, and in the technological age, social media and smartphones have produced interesting effects on interaction. People are close and distant at the same time. Combine convenience with the perceived intimacy of someone being a tap away, and courtesy becomes the last thing on your mind during a busy day….
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Attention, Managers: 7 Easy Tips To Boost Your Team’s Morale
Although you might not yet be the CEO or president of your company, it’s important to know as a manager or team leader that creating the right kind of environment is now often deemed more important to an employee than the actual work they do.
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No Filter: When The Real Me Met The Instagram Me
I’m a recovering Instagram junky. At the deepest point of my social media spiral, I was self-obligated to post 2+ perfectly composed pieces of content daily. Likes and comments where my currency, hitting that colorful icon was my drug.
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How I Turned My Passion Into A Career: And How You Can, Too
Are you unhappy in your job? You’re not alone. According to a 2014 report by the Conference Board, 52.3% of Americans are unhappy in their jobs.
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Tell Me More: About Impact Investing
We are thrilled to share the first post in “Tell Me More” – a new series that aims to go deeper on fast-growing, future-thinking industries. Our inaugural piece celebrates women who work in impact investing – a field that allows investors to align their values with their investments.
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From The Desk: Celebrating 25 Episodes of I Want Her Job The Podcast
It was a little over a year ago when I first met Polina Selyutin. She reached out via the contact form on I Want Her Job, saying she was interested in launching a podcast focusing on women in careers. Through research, she came across the site, and what came next I immediately loved. “Luckily I found…
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From the Desk: Where Do We Go From Here
I hoped as women we would stick together and vote for the cause most important to us – creating an example for our young daughters, protecting our health care and bringing an underrepresented voice to the most powerful table in the country.