Researchers outline what a well-balanced day looks like

Report: How woman entrepreneurs can succeed | How this intrinsic change can improve all leadership | Billie Jean King fights for gender equity in sports Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( May 8, 2024 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( [] Women and Innovation in the Workforce [] [Report: How woman entrepreneurs can succeed]( Many women business leaders consistently face prevailing myths about challenges women will face, including that mothers cannot succeed as businesswomen, startups are mostly dominated by Generation Z founders, success takes many years to achieve and entrepreneurs need to put themselves last, says Nicola Corzine, CEO of the nonprofit Nasdaq Entrepreneur Center, which has released a report that busts these myths and offers insights into what it takes for women to thrive. Women entrepreneurs need to engage with a community of like-minded colleagues, create important milestones and understand their best source of capital, Corzine says. Full Story: [The Business Journals (tiered subscription model)/Dallas]( (5/6) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [How this intrinsic change can improve all leadership]( If gender were removed from the leadership equation, female leaders would outnumber men because they display more emotional intelligence and empathy, but many women become leaders by outdoing men in masculine traits, which can lead to lousy leadership no matter the gender, says Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, author of "Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders?: (And How to Fix It)." "The point is not to have more biological women in charge but to have better leaders in charge. And if we don't understand that we should optimize for a more feminine, empathetic, or competent style, whether it's displayed by women or men, we run into problems," says Chamorro-Premuzic. Full Story: [McKinsey]( (5/1) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Billie Jean King fights for gender equity in sports]( [Billie Jean King fights for gender equity in sports]( King (John Nacion/Getty Images) The Women's Sports Foundation was founded in 1974 by Billie Jean King, who initially funded it with the $5,000 she received then as sportswoman of the year. To date, the foundation has encouraged opportunities and equity for women and girls in sports by investing over $100 million, and King says, "[O]ur work is not done yet." Full Story: [The Associated Press]( (5/2) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [Can you spare a Brief moment?]( Can you spare a Brief moment? You have been selected to participate in a short, anonymous three-question survey. [Click here to share your feedback.]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [When grit and resilience fail, lean into hardiness]( [When grit and resilience fail, lean into hardiness]( (frankpeters/Getty Images) Resilience and grit are highly regarded as top leadership traits, but hardiness in commitment, challenge and control can help leaders become more self-aware, and teachable and see themselves as influential, writes Steven Stein, the founder and executive chair of Multi-Health Systems. Leaders can learn these hardiness mindsets, Stein notes, and improve their effectiveness. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (5/7) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [How managers can make employee reviews empowering]( Employees would look forward to reviews of their performance if leaders trained managers to make them less about criticism and more about how the team member can grow within the organization by offering actionable feedback and ongoing support afterward, says Kerry O'Grady, director of teaching excellence at the Columbia Business School. "These need to be two-way, well-thought-out conversations. Without the dialogue, these are just reports of opinion and perception," O'Grady notes. Full Story: [Ragan]( (5/6) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Understand these 5 stages of conflict to avoid it]( Conflict happens, but it's how you handle the five stages that it passes through before it escalates into a blowup that will help you be a better leader, writes consultant, speaker and author Marlene Chism. Feeling an inner disturbance is the first stage, followed by justifying someone's behavior, seeing them as an adversary, finding proof of that assumption and finally aggression toward them. If you can recognize where you are in those stages, you're more likely to defuse the situation, Chism notes. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (5/6) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Industry News & Trends [] [How eateries can feed the craving for authenticity]( [How eateries can feed the craving for authenticity]( (Jerry Jian/Getty Images) Consumers crave authenticity as they continue to explore global cuisines, and catering to that demand can be confusing for restaurants as definitions of "authentic" can vary widely, writes Datassential's Samantha Des Jardins. Eateries looking to serve authentic international dishes should start with imported ingredients and culturally specific cooking methods, as well as creating the right ambiance and employing servers with knowledge of the cuisine and culture, Des Jardins writes. 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In principle, researchers recommend reducing sitting time, incorporating more physical activity and standing time wherever possible and ensuring adequate sleep time. Full Story: [ScienceAlert (Australia)/The Conversation]( (5/5) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Poll Results [] Before considering specific self-care activities, many women must first shift their mindset. What attitudes or beliefs hold you back from prioritizing your own needs? I don't have time to even think about self-care. 45.00% I put my kid's and/or partner's needs first. 20.00% It feels selfish to think about what I want. 20.00% It takes more effort and energy to advocate for myself than it's worth. 15.00% I don't know how to practice self-care. 0.00% [] WFF Reader Poll [] Neglecting your own needs can result in a wide range of negative consequences. What are some warning signs that you need to focus more on self-care? [Vote]( [I become short-tempered and easily irritated.]( [Vote]( [I have difficulty concentrating.]( [Vote]( [I have trouble sleeping.]( [Vote]( [I lose interest in and motivation for pursuing goals.]( [Vote]( [I become physically ill.]( [] WFF News [] [Self-care strategy #1: Calm your inner critic]( Urging yourself to a higher standard can be helpful if you’re encouraging yourself to tackle new challenges, learn from missteps and keep growing. But a relentless and overly harsh inner critic is far more likely to cut you off from growth than spur improvement. That’s because that inner voice that talks to you in unforgiving, judgmental and all-or-nothing ways has a sneaky purpose in undermining you and holding you back — it’s actually trying to protect you from the shame of failure. It keeps you from trying so you can’t fail. But it closes the door on growth too, and underestimates your ability to learn from mistakes and thrive in the face of challenges. Read more. 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