Executive Female articles from September 1991

Executive Female archives from September 1991

One more time, how do you motivate? (employees)
September 1, 1991... 9 It's a common question, even among the best managers. The answer, according to management expert Stephen Covey, is to craft a win-win psychological agreement with each of your staff. Covey, author of best-seller The 7 Habits of Highly...

Three ways to save for your child's education.
September 1, 1991... Sticker shock is one of the main reasons for the decline in applications to prestigious private colleges, notes Peter F. Drucker in an editorial in The Wall Street Journal. College Students attending the likes of Princeton or Amherst in 1991...

Conflict? Act out a solution.
September 1, 1991... Take a look at bow one company is teaching its people to be better managers-no matter who they're managing. Any ideas you can use? The white, middle-aged male manager insults the young, black female engineer, suggesting she is only a...

How do you know when it's really time to leave your job?
September 1, 1991... We all get fed up with our jobs from time to time. A fractious boss, a missed promotion, a paltry praise are but a few of the grievances that can tempt us to say, "I quit!" obviously, that's not the solution to every bump in the career path;...

"Here's my card...." (networking)
September 1, 1991... When it comes to business cards, many networkers tend to a more-is-better philosophy: At conferences and networking functions, they cast their nets wide and marvel at the stack of cards they pull in and dispense. But what happens after the...

Men who (gasp!) manage like women.
September 1, 1991... Could it be true? Are women really leading the charge to more effective management? And are men not only taking notice but aping the so-called female management style that nurtures and empowers employees? These are strange times, and...

Your daily work map.
September 1, 1991... This to-do list technique helps you stay on top of the day's priorities-and keep tomorrow's in sight, too Meet with the advertising director, complete company budget report, pick up Joey from Little League. How do you keep track of...

She turns good science into great business. (Edith Martin of Boeing Co.) (includes personal history) (Cover Story)
September 1, 1991... Edith Martin, vice president of Boeing is the kind manager America needs more of: a talented technical person who can talk to language of business Boeing vice president Edith W. Martin downplays the idea that she's a role model, but...

Is being best always better?
September 1, 1991... Like most professional women I know, I work hard and relish the challenge of keeping up with the demands of a career. Recently, though, I had been feeling more tired than usual, as if I were on a treadmill set at top speed. I needed a...

The trouble with Bob: a drama in managerial life. (includes questions to ask yourself about non-performing employees)
September 1, 1991... An employee's performance suddenly slips. What can be done? Three management experts walk us through a turnaround scenario Susan Hernandez, head of marketing at a consumer-products company, was pleased with herself. After a lengthy...

How savvy are you with money? (quiz)
September 1, 1991... Financial achievement isn't limited to misers and high-rolling investors. A surer route to success with money is to hone your knowledge of financial principles and develop plain old good spending habits. Many people routinely waste 20 to 30...

Getting the right start. (Boo-Boo Baby) (Risk for Entrepreneurs)
September 1, 1991... Step-by-step: how Belinda Hughes launched a kids' clothing company and is making it grow The way Belinda Hughes launched her business is typical of how many successful companies get started. Someone is tooking for a particular product,...

Could you be the next Mrs. Fields? (gourmet food market) (includes tips for getting started) (Risk For Entrepreneurs)
September 1, 1991... It takes a lot more than a terrific recipe to make it in the fiercely competitive fancy-food market. Here, strategies for success Six years ago Hollis Savin, 38, hosted a tennis party for her friends. Looking to please their gourmet...

Productivity boosters that don't cost big bucks. (Risk for Entrepreneurs)
September 1, 1991... The right low-cost incentive program can galvanize a staff to reach-or even surpass-company goals Large companies may budget $500,000 to $1 million for an incentive program that rewards salespeople for reaching ever more ambitious sales...

A load on my mind. (measuring accomplishments) (column)
September 1, 1991... I've been reading Practical Physics: Fundamental Principles and Applications to Daily Life by N. Henry Black and Harvey N. Davis (what is the secret "N"?), a book that, according to the purple stamp on the title page, belongs to the Eureka...