Five women share management hacks
It takes the right people, clear vision, check-ins and more.
‘But is she likable enough?’
Women who behave in authoritative ways risk being deemed difficult, brusque or bossy, while those who are too nice risk having their competence questioned. How to escape the very real likability trap that still exists in the modern workplace.
Coaching your team to avoid office drama
It takes intentional focus to create a drama-resistant culture.
Vacations need not be long to have impact
You don’t need a budget-busting two-week trip abroad to feel refreshed.
Instagram should be part of most marketing strategies
It's less about pushing sales and more about personality.
Finding success in the investor dating game
Four tips from a recent BRAC Small Business Seminar on how to court investors when looking for capital. In short: What attracts money?
Wealth management pays off with an early start
The Simplifynance program is designed to help young professions begin their wealth management journey early in their career.
Facing fears and changing careers
This isn’t Sharon Ramsey's first career move—and it probably won’t be her last.
Getting the most from Facebook
How to get the best results when marketing your business on the world’s largest social network.
Stories of ‘mom guilt’
It can feel like a no-win situation. Working mothers face guilt for giving up family time; stay-at-home moms may regret not earning income.
Leadership and your natural abilities
Ever wonder how your leadership potential could best be developed?
The dress code: How professional women express their style
Two Baton Rouge women share how they balance personal fashion sense with workplace expectations.
Dear 25-year-old me: Here’s some advice.
Four successful Baton Rouge women on the advice they would give if met face-to-face with their 25-year-old selves.
Communicate better with colleagues
Five Baton Rouge professionals share the communication styles and strategies that have been most successful for them.
At Work with Colleen Waguespack
Entrepreneur Colleen Waguespack shares some of her tips and tricks to tackle the day.
Mission creep
It’s the thousands of small decisions that end up defining our days, years, and ultimately our life.
Navigating post #MeToo waters at work
Two years have passed since the #MeToo movement took hold. But have working relationships between men and women changed for the better?
When it comes to social media, you have to ‘own it’
Social media can be a marketing goldmine. It can define your brand promise, and showcase your company’s personality.
Is it OK to cry in the workplace?
Did you know nearly half of working women have cried on the clock? And no, we’re not sexist for addressing this in a women’s...
Coaching a driven young innovator to collaborate
Asked + Answered is a new recurring feature in The Network. We pose reader queries about workplace and management matters to a panel of...