Executive Female articles from November 1993

Executive Female archives from November 1993

Matching the feedback to the person. (Managing Smart)
November 1, 1993... Managers who take into account each employee's level of self-esteem when giving feedback - especially when it's about pay - will keep their staff's motivation sky-high From one employee to the next, self-esteem ranges about as widely as...

How to handle a staff mutiny. (Managing Smart)
November 1, 1993... Sharon Lopez works for a large consumer-products company where she coordinates a team of five research managers representing five major product lines. Her boss is Leila Whitcomb, executive assistant to the CEO. The team's charge is to chart the...

When your computer crashes. (Managing Smart)
November 1, 1993... If you work at home or work at a company where there is no technical support person to run to when computer disaster strikes, what do you do? Help is out there, thanks to the ever-expanding array of computer support services available via...

The gentle art of bill collecting. (CollectionCenter Inc. CEO Linda Russell)(includes related information on do-it-yourself bill collecting and on avoiding bad debts) (Company Profile)
November 1, 1993... Linda Russell used problem-solving skills to build a business on bad debts. Now apply her expert approach to your business Debt collectors don't usually win popularity contests; some are even the targets of mail and bomb threats. But Linda...

Entrepreneurial problem solver: how do I reach my customers?
November 1, 1993... What better way to enhance your business expertise than to hook up with a seasoned entrepreneur who, having found solutions to problems similar to yours, can give you customized guidance. In 1988 the Small Business Administration's Office of...

Organizing guru. (Everything's Organized business service)
November 1, 1993... Some of Lisa Kanarek's executive clients are so embarrassed about needing her help that they have her come to their offices on weekends so no one will know she's been there. What's their dirty secret? Being disorganized. Kanarek helps...

Family business: it's a female affair.
November 1, 1993... Women play a prominent role in family businesses - and the trend is likely to strengthen, according to a new survey of business owners. The study, which was conducted for MassMutual Life Insurance Co. by the Gallup Organization) was based...

Franchise finds: taking over an existing franchise.
November 1, 1993... When Cheryl Weatherford bought an existing Fastsigns franchise in San Diego, California, last year, she signed the agreement and was in business the next day. The turnkey operation included one fully trained staffer and a databank of customers....

(Let's pretend it never happened...). (difficulties in avoiding discussion of problems in executive relationships)(includes related information on relationship management)
November 1, 1993... If you're like most managers, more often than you'd like you find yourself having a tough time with someone on your executive team - whether it's a boss, a colleague or a staff member. And one big reason is that you may simply be avoiding...

10 common job-hunting mistakes executives make & how to avoid them. (Cover Story)
November 1, 1993... Today, any one of us is a potential victim of our mercurial market-place - even executives, the royals of business. The topsy-turvy restructuring and downsizing of industry has created a most ecumenical out-of-work workforce: executive VP to...

Gift giving '90s style. (donations as business gifts)
November 1, 1993... The season of goodwill, peace on earth and frenzied shopping is upon us. What to get for that hard-to-please client? This could be the year to take the pledge: No more knickknacks! No salamis for people who are always on a diet. No gift...

Fast track moms.
November 1, 1993... For the generation of women who grew up during the feminist revolution and the rapid social change of the 1960s and 1970s, for a while it seemed achievement enough just to make it in a man's world. But coupled with their ambition, many of...

Don't ignore body language. (body language in networking)
November 1, 1993... I recently attended a small work-related cocktail party. As I entered the room with the usual "I don't-know-anyone-here" jiffers, I noticed two clusters of women busily talking and laughing. I had to decide which group to approach. Although...

My husband lost his job. What's the best way to cope?
November 1, 1993... Suddenly your status changes: You are no longer half of a dual-career couple; you are the primary breadwinner While your husband picks up the pieces of his shattered career dreams, you may be tempted to be the strong one - to ignore the...

7 smart money moves to make now and in 1994.
November 1, 1993... The year-end clock is ticking - take a few actions now to save on your taxes, and then start preparing to launch your 1994 investment strategy Starting now, you have a three-month window of opportunity to tweak the details of your personal...

How well do you manage your mouth? (communication in management)
November 1, 1993... If you have a reputation for being a loose cannon, your career is probably in trouble already. Here's what to do Verbal skills shape and support every interpersonal relationship. They are a vital resource for developing your competence as a...