8 Ideas For Creating a Culture of Belonging in Your Business

A culture of belonging in business is an environment where employees feel safe, included and valued. They’re comfortable expressing their individuality in their thoughts and actions—because they’re celebrated for it. According to research by think tank Coqual, a sense...

Purpose + Profit: Tanaha Hairston Helps Women Invest to Make the World Better

Women are more likely to support causes that make the world better, and they tend to give more of their income. In fact, a recent report shows that 84% of women say giving is an important part of their lives, compared to 81% of men. This an increase from before the...

Belonging: It’s a Fundamental Need

A sense of belonging is a fundamental need—a core part of what makes us all human. It gives us deep, meaningful connections with others, supports our physical and emotional health and helps us to better cope with the inevitable ups and downs of life and business. In...

Two Women Business Owners Share Their Experiences From Amazon’s Selling Partners Conference

The Amazon Accelerate annual selling partners conference is the opportunity for business owners who are actively selling on the world’s largest online retail platform to be the first to learn about Amazon’s latest tools and innovations, speak one-to-one with experts...

Leading in Uncertain Times

By Janet Kendall White, founder and CEO of Berkshire Group, Inc. and immediate past president of NAWBO Northeast Ohio The post-pandemic and political landscape present unique challenges for leaders across all industries. As we navigate a “new normal,” we face an...

Effective Communication Is Key to a Successful Collaboration

By Sarah Wood, founder of Sarah Wood Communication and member of NAWBO Greater DC Success in business, much like in life, depends on your ability to collaborate. No one can be an expert on everything. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. We all have a limited...

Empowering Your Team: The Art of Effective Delegation and Building Strong Teams

By Jaime White, co-founder of Believe Crew and member of NAWBO Wisconsin Effective delegation and team-building are cornerstones of business success. As someone who has been hiring since I was 18, I’ve seen firsthand the power of collaboration and strategic...

Heather Cox Says There Are Only Pros to Certification: “It Gives You a Leg Up”

Certification is like a hammer—you can use it to crack a nut, drive a nail into a wall or pull one out, etc. “It’s the same tool, but you use it differently for your different needs,” describes Heather Cox, co-founder and president of the Las Vegas, Nevada-based...

Collaboration: Stronger Together!

The Hawaiian concept of collaboration is laulima, which means cooperation, joint action, a group of people working together or community. It translates to “many hands make light work.” Research suggests that as women, we can be highly effective collaborators, and that...