Recommended Growth Stack

Recommended Growth Stack

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Research

What’s Your Continuous Growth Stack?

We often hear marketers conversing about their preferred tech stack. Holistically, we require much more than technology to be successful. What stack helps you maintain your flow throughout the day, week, and year? Below is a curated list of resources that may help you find a balance that works for you.

App: Daily positive affirmations delivered to your phone throughout the day.

Podcast: Life’s Questions & Lessons is a 5-minute self reflection podcast. Grow a little every time you step into your car.

Association: Some chapters of The American Marketing Association offer mentorships and in-person meetups for local marketers.

Periodical Publishing: Follow the Harvard Business Review to get you daily dose of rigorous insights and best practices to lead yourself and your organization more effectively and make a positive impact.

Skill-building Platform: Many marketing managers have a LinkedIn Premium subscription, including LinkedIn Learning. Take advantage of the algorithm, which delivers recommended courses according to your wants and needs.

Books:

The Waymakers by Tara Jaye Frank – “A Waymaker is a leader who uses their power and position to help others succeed.” Tara’s approach to cultivating collaborative relationships in the workplace is well-grounded and achievable.

Books:

This is Marketing by Seth Godin is a must read for partialpreneurs. Subscribe through Audible and Seth becomes your business coach every time you go for a drive.

Lean Into Mentorship

The MarketHER Group’s Leadership Circles and SheSuite mentorship programs are excellent ways to learn from the experiences of others and gain insight and support to help you cope with workplace challenges and future goals.

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The Ultimate Career Builder

The Ultimate Career Builder

by | May 30, 2023 | Research

The Ultimate Career Builder: Tactics to Sell Your Ideas to the C-Suite (Parts 1&2)

by Laura Camacho

In this thought-provoking two-part series Laura Camacho shares valuable insights and practical strategies to help you revolutionize your approach to the C-Suite. Laura is a renowned marketing expert and advocates for women in business. This article is a step-by-step guide designed to walk you through a journey of empowerment, teaching you how to communicate and pitch your ideas to top-level executives effectively. Learn the art of crafting compelling arguments, leveraging data and metrics to support your proposals, and mastering the art of persuasive storytelling to captivate even the toughest decision-makers.

Laura’s tips are practical and will help you overcome unconscious bias, establish executive presence, and gain the respect and recognition you deserve.

Read the full article: speakupwithlaura.com/blog/2022/05/31/the-ultimate-career-builder-tactics-to-sell-your-ideas-to-the-c-suite-part-one

Lessons of the Olori Sisterhood

Lessons of the Olori Sisterhood

by | May 8, 2023 | Research

Lessons of the Olori Sisterhood

by Sally Helgesen

In the article, “Lessons of the Olori Sisterhood,” Sally Helgesen explores a community of women who came together to support each other through their journeys of personal and professional development. Sally shares her own experience as a member of a professional community and highlights the valuable lessons she learned, including the importance of vulnerability, authenticity, and community. The Olori Sisterhood serves as an example of the impact that can be made when women come together to lift each other up.

Read the article: aninjusticemag.com/genuine-reasons-why-some-women-dont-want-female-bosses-df9524058c 

Genuine Reasons Why Some Women Don’t Want Female Bosses

Genuine Reasons Why Some Women Don’t Want Female Bosses

by | May 7, 2023 | Research

Genuine Reasons Why Some Women Don’t Want Female Bosses

by Yewande Ade

As marketing leaders, it’s important that we understand why some women may have reservations about working for a female boss. The article “Genuine Reasons Why Some Women Don’t Want Female Bosses” by Yewande Ade, aims to help us gain a deeper understanding of the experiences and perspectives of our colleagues and employees’ reservations.

The article prompts women to reflect on leadership styles and consider how we can better support and empower our colleagues. It encourages us all to examine any unconscious biases we may hold and take steps to overcome them. it also serves as a reminder of the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. By recognizing and valuing the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees, regardless of gender, women marketers can help to create a more dynamic and successful workplace culture.

Questions for Personal Considertion:

  1. How am I at nurturing my team’s potential and recognizing new ideas?
  2. How am I at staying positive and focused on the job at hand versus allowing my emotional responses to lead?
  3. Do I make it a point to always give praise where praise is due?

 

Read the article: aninjusticemag.com/genuine-reasons-why-some-women-dont-want-female-bosses-df9524058c