Women's Leadership, Women's Career Development, Business Executive Coaching & Podcast by Sabrina Braham MA PPC

Multi-millionaire Chesapeake Bay Candle founder MEI XU shares leadership secrets for women entrepreneurs is one of Women Leadership Success Radio’s best interviews ever! Imagine you are from China… You studied to be a diplomat… but through unexpected events, found yourself a political dissident who was sent away for reeducation… And yet you made the difficult…

Do you ever wonder why men don’t ask for directions? Or why men often interrupt you when you’re talking? Or why men think they’re right—even if they don’t know the answer? How many women can relate to these questions? In this fast-paced, thought provoking interview with one of the leading experts on gender communications at work, you’re going to discover that men and women have their own distinctive customs and rituals when talking, problem-solving and decision-making. Listen today and learn proven ways to deal with these gender challenges, how to move to win-win outcomes, and how to enjoy—and even celebrate—the gender communication differences. For the last 30 years Connie Glaser has been a leading expert on gender communication differences. She’s the author of five books on gender communications. Her breakthrough bestseller Swim with the Dolphins has been translated into over a dozen languages. Her latest book is GenderTalk Works: 7 Steps for Cracking the Gender Code at Work. In this interview Connie presents ground breaking ways to understand the cultural differences in communication between men and women. She shows us that differences in communications between men and women are a fact of life and if we handle them correctly, those difference will be immediately evident. Connie Glaser presents a practical, usable strategy to increase inclusiveness and clear the air for better communication and understanding. Highlights from the interview on gender communication differences: The differences between male and female brains; Why women apologize too much; Why it’s important for women to speak up; How to take credit for your work; The surprising truth about who interrupts the most; The cultural differences between women and men; How to plug in to hard-wired gender communication differences; How to handle the situation when cultural rituals create misunderstandings. What are your biggest concerns or questions on gender communication differences? Please post them below and get specific tips to help you succeed in your leadership and career.   Click Here to Download Women’s Leadership Success #64 MP3 Interview Right click and “save as” to download into your computer   Click on media player below to hear advice on gender communication from Connie Glaser and Sabrina Braham, M.A., PCC.

Do you ever wonder why men don’t ask for directions? Or why men often interrupt you when you’re talking? Or why men think they’re right—even if they don’t know the answer? How many women can relate to these questions? In this fast-paced, thought provoking interview with one of the leading experts on gender communications at…

Do you think you know how to motivate people? Did you know, according to Gallup, that the vast majority of employees, as high as 70%, are not engaged in their work? Companies spend huge amounts of time and money to boost employee engagement. The problem? Most engagement strategies by organizations don’t work. Leadership expert and author Susan Fowler who is a researcher and senior consulting partner with The Ken Blanchard Companies, has spent the last fifteen years studying employee motivation. Susan is also the author of “Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work and What Does: The New Science of Leading, Energizing, and Engaging. Her research has revealed that leaders can’t motivate employees, because people are already motivated. But that doesn't mean that your employees are “engaged” and doing what you want... Listen to and find out what does improve employee engagement and how you can use it to improve your team's happiness, productivity and retention. Plus you will learn how to engage yourself and be happier too. Employee Engagement Interview Highlights: Why motivating people doesn’t work and what does. What changes when you have high-quality motivation. How to self-regulate your motivation. How facilitating a motivational outlook conversation will help your direct reports. How you can develop optimal motivation in yourself. Recognize that day-to-day optimal motivation is the fuel for employee engagement over time. What are your biggest concerns or questions on motivation and employee engagement? Please post them below to get tips to help you succeed in your leadership and career.   Click Here to Download Women's Leadership Success #62 MP3 Interview Right Click and “save as” to download into your computer   Click on Audio Player below to Listen to Women's Leadership Success Interview

Do you think you know how to motivate people? Did you know, according to Gallup, that the vast majority of employees, as high as 70%, are not engaged in their work? Companies spend huge amounts of time and money to boost employee engagement. The problem? Most engagement strategies by organizations don’t work. Leadership expert and…

What do the characters in The Wizard of Oz have in common with great leaders and leadership lessons? The scarecrow, the Tim man, and the Lion, are symbols of core attributes of successful leaders: Thought, Heart, and Courage. Through this wonderful story, our special guest shares wisdom that will help you inspire others, and keep…

What do the characters in The Wizard of Oz have in common with great leaders and leadership lessons? The scarecrow, the Tim man, and the Lion, are symbols of core attributes of successful leaders: Thought, Heart, and Courage. Through this wonderful story, our special guest shares wisdom that will help you inspire others, and keep you all on the Yellow Brick road. My interview this month is with Dr. Kevin Fickenscher, the author of Toto’s Reflections: The Leadership Lessons From The Wizard of Oz. He shares attributes of characters in famous stories, business and life share: Integrity, commitment, excellence and heart. Listen and remind yourself of what is important to be valued. Kevin shares simple and easy leadership lessons you can use in your relationships at work and career. Dr. Kevin Fickenscher, M.D., CPE, FACPE, FAAFP NS and author is a recognized physician executive leader with extensive experience in strategic and operational development in healthcare organizations. He is a thought leader related to information management and technology with extensive experience in organizational transformation, leadership development, and clinical quality and resource/care management, among other areas. Women’s Leadership Lessons From The Wizard of Oz: How your best leadership lessons can come from your failures. The incredible value in listening to the “little people” Learning to reflect to gain a perspective that will give you guidance Why leaders need followers Ross Perot’s leadership lessons gift How to use fear as a focus to solve problems Employing persistence in the face of obstacles to achieve success Using your people skills to move your organization to a desired future How to express yourself, embrace the world, and have no fears.   What are your top leadership lessons you want help on to grow your leadership skills and advance your career?  Please post them below and I’ll get you answers and help.   Click on Audio Player below to Listen to Women's Leadership Success Interview

This is a re-released interview with Mellody Hobson, formerly the President of the Ariel Fund. She is now chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ariel Mutual Funds and the Chairman of DreamWorks Animation SKG. Inc She is also a valued advisor and on the boards of Starbuck’s, Este Lauder and Groupon. In this interview to help you grow your leadership skills, Mellody talks about starting as an intern and advancing her career all the way up to president Arial Mutual Fund of the company. She is known for her astute questions and an incredible ability to see big picture outcomes. Grow your Leadership Skills: Career Tips from Mellody Hobson How to keep getting promoted The surprising most important aspect of work Learn the freedom of giving up a life of obligation You will be inspired by her passage from a childhood of money challenges to her passage into financial freedom It’s not to late! How to go from broke to financially independent. How to financially educate yourself and your children How to get your value recognized Mellody’s stories and beautiful lessons that will inspire, encourage you and help you advance your career and leadership. Listen & Download Now Click Here to Download MP3 of Mellody Hobson Interview Right Click with your muse and “save as” to download into your computer What are your top questions to grow your leadership skills? Please post them below and I’ll get you answers and help. Click on media player below to hear Mellody’s great interview with Sabrina Braham

This is a re-released interview with Mellody Hobson, formerly the President of the Ariel Fund. She is now chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ariel Mutual Funds and the Chairman of DreamWorks Animation SKG. Inc She is also a valued advisor and on the boards of Starbuck’s, Este Lauder and Groupon. In this interview…

Andrea Jung the former CEO of Avon Products, Inc. captured the imagination, hopes and dreams of women all over the world. She had incredible leadership abilities that helped Avon become a very successful company. She rose quickly with great skill and yet, missed important signposts that eventually led to her failure at Avon…. Do you know any other women who have or are missing the warning signs that may hurt their career? Maybe even you…?  Read on and listen to this important interview (see audio player and mp3 download link below) with an Avon VP. You'll learn how to advance your leadership skills and career from a top Avon insider.   Deborrah Himsel, the author of Beauty Queen: Inside the Reign of Avon's Andrea Jung, worked alongside Jung at Avon as Vice President of Global Organization. She shares insights that will help you understand critical lessons for success as a woman leader and specific career steps for avoiding failure.    Women Leadership Skills Learned from Avon’s Andrea Jung: You will see what makes great leaders great - what can challenge and hurt, even the greatest leaders - and what you can learn from them. Identify the skills that made Andrea Jung successful in her top leadership role? How your greatest strengths can also become your biggest liabilities. Why the details of leadership skills are important. The significance of complementing your team with your skills. How to pick assignments that will shore up your leadership skills. Find out if you are using critical feedback to develop your leadership skills. How to choose the "right" mentor. The importance of noticing the “political landscape." Women Leadership Skills Career Blocks Remember, no matter how brilliant or skilled you may be in your leadership in an organization, often like Andrea Jung, you are missing something or not seeing the “sign posts”. This can limit or totally derail your career and in the process disempower your team. Listen to this interview to learn how you can find out what you're overlooking and how to avoid being blindsided by these gaps. Download Women's Leadership Success #60 Here To download this MP3 audio interview on women leadership skills from Andrea Jung into any audio player device, "right-click" on the link above and "save as" into your computer. Click Player Bar Below to Listen to Women's Leadership Success #60

Andrea Jung the former CEO of Avon Products, Inc. captured the imagination, hopes and dreams of women all over the world. She had incredible leadership abilities that helped Avon become a very successful company. She rose quickly with great skill and yet, missed important signposts that eventually led to her failure at Avon…. Do you know…

  Every year I read thirty to forty business and career development books to gain knowledge and find thought leaders to interview. This book is one of the best I have read in 3 years. So good, I read it 3 times. Faisal Hoque, author of “Everything Connects, How to Transform and Lead in the Age of Creativity, Innovations, and Sustainability" is a brilliant thought leader who shares insights that will help you advance your career and be a better leader. A Woman’s Career Guide to Personal Success I was surprised and delighted to find new ideas and ways of thinking. I think you will agree that it will change the way you think and hopefully what you will do with yourself and your career development. Management guru and thought leader Faisal Hoque shares his futuristic perspective on work and people.  He says that the constant cascade of new technologies and social changes are creating a more empowered population. Workforces are increasingly dispersed, demanding of self-expression, and quite possibly disengaged. "Within this topsy-turvy context, leaders must spark creativity, drive innovation, and ensure sustainability." Faisal Hoque Using real-life practical experiences, Faisal defines a personal and professional playbook that shows Women (and Men) how to: Holistically connect the “when” and “what”, with who you are Inspire and lead inside and outside of your organization Learn the importance of relationships and how to leverage them Woman’s career guide to opportunities for connections Develop your career with transferable skills Put yourself in a place where you have lots of different experiences. Open yourself up to knowledge- discovering actions If you truly want to advance your leadership and career, listen to this insightful interview and that will guide woman leaders worldwide. Women are often at a disadvantage when it comes to leading in business. You can help change that! Click on Audio Player below to Listen to Women's Leadership Success Interview

  Every year I read thirty to forty business and career development books to gain knowledge and find thought leaders to interview. This book is one of the best I have read in 3 years. So good, I read it 3 times. Faisal Hoque, author of “Everything Connects, How to Transform and Lead in the…

Leadership is a process which, to be utilized successfully, requires an understanding of some basic guidelines, as Rebecca Herman refers to them, “Bases of Leadership”.   In this important interview, Rebecca Herman, PhD  shares insights with Sabrina Braham about team building tip for women and leadership. Rebecca Herman is co-author of LEAD ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME: Stories and Strategies To Develop Major League Leadership, and a Professor of Leadership and Organizational Development for Kaplan University’s School of Business graduate programs. Listen to these powerful team building tips for women and learn a winning system of leadership success using baseball analogies and stories. Women’s Leadership and Career Development Tips Include: How Major League Baseball managers gain the trust and respect of their players. A proven way to increase your passion at work The three dimensions of Major league leadership Why it is important to lead yourself first What we teach others by our behavior How to earn the respect of your team and co-workers The most important ingredient when working with different generations How one can foster a winning team; team building tips for women If you want to improve your leadership and your team building skills, listen to this interview, especially if you have at least a passing interest in America's greatest past time! It shows people at all levels, and in all industries, how to lead like a Major League Manager and develop Major League Leadership. Women are often at a disadvantage when it comes to leading in business. You can help change that! Click on Audio Player below to Listen to Women's Leadership Success Interview

Leadership is a process which, to be utilized successfully, requires an understanding of some basic guidelines, as Rebecca Herman refers to them, “Bases of Leadership”.   In this important interview, Rebecca Herman, PhD  shares insights with Sabrina Braham about team building tip for women and leadership. Rebecca Herman is co-author of LEAD ME OUT TO THE…