by Beate Chelette | Sep 4, 2014 | Business, Career/Success, Transformation, Women and Success, Women's Choices, Women's Code
We used to believe masculine women were butch, a little bit scary, wore pant suits and comfortable shoes—they were easy to spot. That surely has changed. I am a masculine alpha woman. I wear high heels, frills, skirts, and like it if my man orders dinner for me. Yet...
by Beate Chelette | Aug 19, 2014 | Bill Gates, Business, Social Networking, Women's Code
As the creator of The Women’s Code and an avid user of all things social media, I find it fascinating to watch an idea go viral. As business owners, we want our ideas to go viral, too. Understanding the principles behind a successful campaign can teach us how to apply...
by Beate Chelette | Jul 22, 2014 | Career/Success, Family & Friends, Women's Choices, Women's Code
Just yesterday, I returned home from my vacation in the Dominican Republic. Of the 20 people who shared the 10-bedroom villa, I knew only one of them before I got there. A bit nerve-wracking if you ask me. Would we get along? Would there be drama? Would this vacation...
by Beate Chelette | Jul 8, 2014 | Bill Gates, Business, Career/Success, Leadership, Women and Success, Women's Code
Warning! You may find this article offensive and it could strike close to home if you have ever been a victim of workplace bullying. Sadly, office bullies and bitches are commonplace. In an office that employs 50 people, 22 will be bullied and 18 of them eventually...
by Beate Chelette | Jun 24, 2014 | Creating A Sisterhood, Discover, Women's Choices, Women's Code
What is the right response when we find ourselves listening to “Critical Kathy” vent about all the things she didn’t like about what we did, and what was wrong with a job, event or program that we were involved with? I am on the advisory board of a women’s...
by Beate Chelette | Jun 10, 2014 | Women and Success, Women In Business, Women's Code, Work Life Balance
I read an article today about the famous UCLA Anderson School of Management. The article was featured in Businessweek and takes an uncomfortable look at the difficulties women face to get to the top and be compensated fairly. Sure, that’s nothing new. But the...
