Words at Work

Confidence

The Confidence Gap: Why Women Don't Speak Up for Their Success

Karen Teller, M.B.A., and Elaine Lyerly on June 26, 2024

Do you lack confidence at work? Women often discount their abilities and shrug off praise, which holds them back. Speak up—you have what it takes.

Do you lack confidence at work? Women often discount their abilities and shrug off praise, which holds them back. Speak up—you have what it takes.

Bad behavior/actions can be corrected with the shock of unusually strong words.

If you think female pastors are immune to inappropriate comments from men, watch this video and think again.

Workplace Dynamics

Hold Your Comments, Please!

Karen Teller, M.B.A., and Elaine Lyerly on March 6, 2024

Women still regularly receive comments from male peers at work that makes them stop and wonder: Is that supposed to be a compliment?

Women still regularly receive comments from male peers at work that makes them stop and wonder: Is that supposed to be a compliment?

Forgiveness

Regain Your Power by Silence

Karen Teller, M.B.A., and Elaine Lyerly on January 26, 2024

Are you a serial over-apologizer? Stop and consider whether an apology is really called for.

Are you a serial over-apologizer? Stop and consider whether an apology is really called for.

Career

Have You Ever Been Tagged a “Hysterical Woman”?

Karen Teller, M.B.A., and Elaine Lyerly on December 30, 2023

When it comes to emotions in the workplace, there are still often differences in behavioral expectations between men and women.

When it comes to emotions in the workplace, there are still often differences in behavioral expectations between men and women.

Workplace Dynamics

The Velvet Hammer Response to Inappropriate Remarks

Karen Teller, M.B.A., and Elaine Lyerly on November 13, 2023

When caught off-guard from an outrageous and inappropriate comment, pull out your big imaginary velvet hammer and thoughtfully and privately address the perpetrator.

When caught off-guard from an outrageous and inappropriate comment, pull out your big imaginary velvet hammer and thoughtfully and privately address the perpetrator.

Sex

Responding to Sexual Abuse in the Workplace

Karen Teller, M.B.A., and Elaine Lyerly on October 11, 2023

Why does the #MeToo movement heat up then go silent? How can you handle awkward situations effectively?

Why does the #MeToo movement heat up then go silent? How can you handle awkward situations effectively?

Have you ever been in a situation at work where someone said something so outrageous you were left speechless. You are not alone.

Career

Good Guys and Male Allies

Karen Teller, M.B.A., and Elaine Lyerly on August 30, 2023

We have all been there. A guy at work says something really inappropriate about you in front of your male colleagues and no one says one word.

We have all been there. A guy at work says something really inappropriate about you in front of your male colleagues and no one says one word.

Career

When Compliments at Work Make Women Feel Icky

Karen Teller, M.B.A., and Elaine Lyerly on July 11, 2023

What type of compliments do women want from men at work?

What type of compliments do women want from men at work?

Career

Guys, Leave Your Mansplaining at the Door

Karen Teller, M.B.A., and Elaine Lyerly on June 12, 2023

Mansplaining is something every woman and man should be aware of avoiding. Here's how to be prepared when it rears its ugly head.

Mansplaining is something every woman and man should be aware of avoiding. Here's how to be prepared when it rears its ugly head.

Humor

A Little Laugher Can Be a Great Equalizer

Karen Teller, M.B.A., and Elaine Lyerly on February 20, 2023

Tired of sexist remarks at work? Stand your ground with humor.

Tired of sexist remarks at work? Stand your ground with humor.

Bias

Start-Up Funding: The Bias Against Women

Karen Teller, M.B.A., and Elaine Lyerly on January 16, 2023

The start-up world is ripe for women leading innovation in many industries.

The start-up world is ripe for women leading innovation in many industries.

Career

When Words at Work Leave Women Speechless

Karen Teller, M.B.A., and Elaine Lyerly on December 6, 2022

Do you find yourself speechless when a male coworker says something inappropriate to you? Try the "I Am Not Your Betty Crocker" response.

Do you find yourself speechless when a male coworker says something inappropriate to you? Try the "I Am Not Your Betty Crocker" response.

Career

Words at Work

Karen Teller, M.B.A., and Elaine Lyerly on October 17, 2022

It's hard to believe, but verbal harassment of women is still prevalent in the workplace.

It's hard to believe, but verbal harassment of women is still prevalent in the workplace.