Archive | September, 2011

The Guilt Volcano: Why Women Need Women Mentors

September 30, 2011 by Dorothy Dalton

Dorothy Dalton tell us how fall-out from the ” Guilt Volcano ” engulfs women in the early to mid stages of their careers and why finding women mentors, is vital to help them negotiate the debris in this challenging career danger zone.

3Plus International Mentoring Program for Women

September 22, 2011 by Anne Perschel

In November, 3Plus begins a six month pilot mentoring program for women. Mentees will be matched with independent mentors who have completed the 3Plus mentor training and certification program. Read what’s expected and apply

Powerful women: Leading with compassion

September 16, 2011 by Georgia Feiste

Georgia Feiste tells us that when we combine compassion with leadership, we step into the world in a powerful way. We lead and teach at the same time, helping those around us to feel worthy, to step into their humanity, and to ground themselves in who they are.

Just for Fun

September 16, 2011 by Anne Perschel

Liza Donnelly staff cartoonist for The New Yorker magazine shares her illustrations with 3Plus International readers in this issue and upcoming issues as well. So be sure to check back next month.

Career Clinic: Keywords

September 15, 2011 by Dorothy Dalton

Dorothy Dalton tells us why effective keyword usage is vital in resume/ CV preparation and in creating online profiles.

African American Woman Leaders: The Mammy Archetype

September 15, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Doretha Walker, an African American woman, has discovered that African American women may seem unwilling to obtain a leadership role out of fear of antagonizing and alienating her mate or others in her culture.

EDITORIAL: What do you get if you fish in a goldfish bowl?

September 15, 2011 by Dorothy Dalton

Dorothy Dalton takes issue with Nilofer Merchant’s position that suggests quotas are wrong. She calls on talent management specialists to stop fishing in goldfish bowls and to switch to the talent ocean!

Do you pay into the favour bank?

September 15, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Imke Schuller helps interns learn about the favour bank, a very common principle in the US, treating networking like any other business transaction. It means that when someone helps you out or does you a favour, you pay the favour back at some point.

Work/life balance now taught at business school

September 13, 2011 by Guest Contributor

One business school has added work/life balance to the curriculum and is teaching students about the importance of relationships. Cherry Woodburn tells us about this new development.