Podcast Skirt Strategies

Katie and Carol talk about Tip 46 from their book Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Remember, your business is about people, regardless of your product or service. You are probably better at “people” management than most men. The old standard about a person’s competency being measured by IQ is rapidly being […] The post Your Business is About People – Podcast 42 appeared first on Skirt Strategies.

Katie and Carol talk about Tip 45 from their book Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Identify a role model to aspire to. If it is a man, identify what he would look like as a successful female leader and adopt those characteristics that impress you. Often the easiest way to see […] The post Identify a Role Model – Podcast 41 appeared first on Skirt Strategies.

Runtime 20 minutes. If you will consider your background, skills, experience and talents, you probably have many areas where you can pass along your skills in order to benefit others and master a new skill of teaching for yourself at the same time. Katie and Carol talk about Tip 43 from their book Skirt Strategies: […] The post Master a New Skill – Teach a class – Podcast 40 appeared first on Skirt Strategies.

Runtime: 30 minutes. Change happens, baby! You either stay composed, or you unravel. (or you leave your keys in the door and put the milk in the closet).  In this podcast Katie and Carol talk some of the best tips from Katie’s new book on making brave transitions. Whether it’s divorce, changing jobs or empty […] The post Brave Transitions – Podcast 39 appeared first on Skirt Strategies.

Runtime: 30 Minutes. Empowering women through lifelong learning is at the heart of Skirt Strategies. Learning over a lifetime sets the stage for accomplishment, success and dare we say happiness. Katie and Carol talk about Tip 42 from their book Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Tip No. 42. Be a lifelong […] The post Empowering Women through Lifelong Learning – Podcast 38 appeared first on Skirt Strategies.

Runtime: 27 Minutes. Tip No. 38. Respect the support personnel. Who are the unsung heroes that make your business “work”? Departments that run back room activities rarely get to interact with the external customer and are often forgotten as a key cog in the productivity wheel, yet you could not function without them. The glory […] The post Tips on Respect – Podcast 37 appeared first on Skirt Strategies.

Runtime: 23 Minutes. In this podcast, Katie and Carol talk about Tips 34, 36 and 37 from their book Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Tip No. 34.  Do not hesitate to forgive. But don’t be a pushover either. Remember that forgiveness is for you, not necessarily for the other person. It […] The post Thoughts on Balancing Forgiveness, Not Being a Pushover and Bluntness – Podcast 36 appeared first on Skirt Strategies.

Runtime: 32 Minutes. Katie and Carol talk about Tip 33 from their book  Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Tip Number 33. Tough conversations are easy to avoid. Have the courage to make them happen. The “dreaded conversation” takes guts and the discomfort is usually worth the outcome. To make it happen […] The post Have the Courage to Have Tough Conversations – Podcast 35 appeared first on Skirt Strategies.

Katie and Carol talk about Tips 30, 31, and 32 from their book  Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. What might you think is the common theme for these three tips?  Be the GO-TO place for materials on leadership and team building! This will enhance your power and influence as a woman […] The post A Library of Books Leads to Influence – Podcast 34 appeared first on Skirt Strategies.

Katie and Carol talk about Tips 27, 28, and 29 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. These may seem shallow, but others will quickly judge you when you need to make a strong impression in some instances. Here are the ones that stick with us for showing appreciation and a few […] The post Directions, Stationery and Vegetables, Oh My! – Podcast 33 appeared first on Skirt Strategies.

Katie and Carol talk about Tips 23, 24, 25 and 26 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Tip Number 23. Dress smart and professional. Never sexy. Tip Number 24. Look styled and well kept: nails, hair, and subtle jewelry. Tip Number 25. Wear a minimal amount of perfume to work, or […] The post Dressing for Successing – Podcast 32 appeared first on Skirt Strategies.

Katie and Carol talk about Tip 22 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Tip Number 22. Establish Strong Relationships at Work. Becoming friends with many people at work allows you insight into them personally.  Relationships sprout into areas that would otherwise stagnate.  Some relationships may also help you move up to […] The post Establish Strong Relationships at Work – Podcast 31 appeared first on Skirt Strategies.

Katie and Carol talk about Tips 20 and 21 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Tip #20.  Pass up the temptation to quip if it runs the risk of hurting someone’s feelings. Tip #21. Never underestimate how far trust can get you. This is a justification for investing time in developing […] The post Investing in Communication to Build Trust – Podcast 30 appeared first on Skirt Strategies.

Katie and Carol talk about Tips 18 and 19 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Tip #18. Use a team meeting to select a local non-profit project and decide on a plan to support it over the next year. Better yet, let your staff make suggestions for charities they would like […] The post Select and Support a Charity – Podcast 29 appeared first on Skirt Strategies.

Katie and Carol talk about Tip 17 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. In this episode Katie and Carol give you practical tips to be clear with your superiors about what authority to act you have and don’t have. It’s a great way to start a conversation … one that may […] The post Be Clear About Your Level of Authority and Delegation – Podcast 28 appeared first on Skirt Strategies.

Katie and Carol talk about Tip 16 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. In this episode Katie and Carol give you practical tips for dealing with the crucial topic and skill of accountability. Tip #16 Hold people accountable. This sounds good. Looking for techniques to drive this baby home? When people […] The post How to Hold People Accountable – Podcast 27 appeared first on Skirt Strategies.

Katie and Carol talk about Tips 14 and 15 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. The advice contained in these tips does not conflict, even though it may not be obvious at first glance. Tip #14 Don’t ever get defensive at work. Even if you have to bury it, don’t EVER […] The post Don’t Get Defensive at Work and Stick Up for Yourself – Podcast 26 appeared first on Skirt Strategies.

Katie and Carol talk about Tips 12 and 13 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Little things make can make a big difference in relationships, especially when you remember and recognize events in others’ lives. In this episode Katie and Carol give you practical tips for women in leadership who would […] The post Remember and acknowledge birthdays, work anniversaries and major life events – Podcast 25 appeared first on Skirt Strategies.

Katie and Carol discuss Tip 11 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. In this episode Katie and Carol give you practical suggestions for moving forward and letting go of the negative emotions around fear and self-doubt created when we don’t perform at our best. Tip #11 – Don’t beat yourself up […] The post Don’t Beat Yourself Up Over Something You Did – Podcast 24 appeared first on Skirt Strategies.

In this episode Katie and Carol discuss Tip 10 from Skirt Strategies: 249 Success Tips for Women in Leadership. Listen as Katie and Carol give their insights on how to create written material and where to submit it for publication.  There is also a special guest in this episode. Tip #10 – Publish something, even […] The post Publish Something – It Will Build Your Credibility as a Leader – Podcast 23 appeared first on Skirt Strategies.