News Archive: Op-Eds
Ask Jo: Breaking Through the Concrete Ceiling
By Sabrina Coleman Question: I am an African-American (AA) woman, IT middle-manager who has stalled in my career. I’ve been in the same position for several years and would like to remain in IT, but I won’t do so unless I can advance. I’m really interested in moving into senior management, ... Read more
Ask Jo: 5 Women Tech Leaders You Should Follow on Twitter
Every month on our site, Jo Miller, CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching Inc., will answer your career and leadership questions. Please send your question to advice@anitaborg.org and it may be answered in an upcoming column. 5 Women Tech Leaders You Should Follow on Twitter Ever wondered where the interesting people are hiding ... Read more
Ask Jo: How to build a leadership brand that your company values
Every month on our site, Jo Miller, CEO of Women's Leadership Coaching Inc., will answer your career and leadership questions. Please send your question to advice@anitaborg.org and it may be answered in an upcoming column. How to build a leadership brand that your company values Your ideal leadership brand is one that ... Read more
Ask Jo: 10 Resolutions Every Woman Should Make for 2010
Every month on our site, Jo Miller, CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching Inc., will answer your career and leadership questions. Please send your question to advice@anitaborg.org and it may be answered in an upcoming column. Become more influential Build your ability to influence, persuade, and motivate others, regardless of whether you ... Read more
Ask Jo: Four Tips for Becoming a Visionary in Challenging Times
Every month on our site, Jo Miller, CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching Inc., will answer your career and leadership questions. Please send your question to advice@anitaborg.org and it may be answered in an upcoming column. Four Tips for Becoming a Visionary in Challenging Times During a recent women’s leadership webinar, I asked ... Read more
Ask Jo: Become a Person of Influence: Why, and How
Question: Why is influencing an important skill for technical women to have? Answer: Why You Need to Become a Person of Influence http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0YPTRI41Ts Question: What are some common influencing techniques I should learn? Answer: Your 6 Sources of Influence http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZfdzzoy4UA Thank-you to Erin "Ed" Donahue Ed and Ashley Myers for producing these videos at The ... Read more
Ask Jo: Establishing Credibility and Influence
Every month on our site, Jo Miller, CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching Inc., will answer your career and leadership questions. Please send your question to advice@anitaborg.org and it may be answered in an upcoming column. Question: My biggest question about being a better leader has to do with building greater credibility ... Read more
Ask Jo: How To Influence Without Authority
Every month on our site, Jo Miller, CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching Inc., will answer your career and leadership questions. Please send your question to advice@anitaborg.org and it may be answered in an upcoming column. Influencing Without Authority: Understanding your six sources of influence. Question: I am in the difficult situation of ... Read more
Ask Jo: Funds are not available for training
Jo Miller is CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching Inc. which offers women’s leadership seminars and coaching programs.To read more of her career advice, visit the Ask Jo archives. Question: Funds are not available to send employees to training, but training is needed. What options are there? How can I learn more ... Read more
Writing Women into History
March is National Women's History month and more women than ever are making their way onto the pages of history books. On the political front, Nancy Pelosi became the first female Speaker of the House, the U.S. Senate swore-in it's largest-ever contingent of female Senators and Hillary Clinton launched a serious ... Read more