December 02, 2008
Nearly every entrepreneur knows the importance of their elevator pitch, yet an extraordinary number of them fail this simple test. Your pitch could be costing you investors, customers, employees and media attention just when you need them more than ever. Consider this actual example:
September 24, 2008
A new study has found that men with traditional views of gender roles earn nearly $12,000 more than men and with egalitarian attitudes – and nearly $15,000 more than women. The study also found that more educated men tended to be more accepting of equality in gender roles, while the less educated clung to the sexist view. So sexists have more money, but aren’t as bright. In all seriousness, study co-author Beth Livingston told me that while conducting her press tour, Fox News ran out of time before she could get to that point. Learn more about why sexists make more money and what you can do to even the score.
September 22, 2008
A new study shows that men who keep their cell-phones in their pocket while talking when using a hands-free headset are at higher risk for male infertility, and possibly testicular cancer. Further, a scientist at a well-known cancer institute sounds the alarm on cell-phone use among children. Remember when smoking was considered just fine for your health too? If you’d prefer not to be one of millions of guinea pigs,read this article.
September 08, 2008
I’ve found that women who play team sports have better skills to compete in a male dominated business world. Whereas men have learned to have a knock-down, drag-out battle and walk away friends, women are supposed to value the relationship as much as the outcome and are taught not to rock the social boat. Sports helps women learn they can compete and still be friends. Here are some tips to improve your competitive response.
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