Posts by Ursula Jorch
Impact Helps You Say No Effectively
Saying no can be really difficult, especially for women. Women are trained to be agreeable, and culturally, the pressure is still heavy to ‘just get along’. Plus, we’re wired for cooperation. So saying no can feel downright wrong, even as a leader. Women are by no means the only ones who have trouble saying no.…
Read MoreFocus on Impact First and You’ll Avoid Problems Like This
When a company makes a public mistake, it’s revealing. Like when Forbes recently released a list of the 100 most innovative leaders in America and included only one woman, and no women of color. Ouch. They did acknowledge their error, but the horse was already out of the barn. What was likely multiple layers of…
Read More1 Out of 100: Forbes’ List is Just the Symptom
Forbes Magazine recently published a list of the 100 Most Innovative Leaders. One out of 100 was a woman. And none was a woman of color. Seriously? In these times (or any time), for a list like this to appear in a reputable business magazine is, in my view, downright deplorable. They had the grace…
Read MoreThe Best Strategy Results in the Best Tactics
In a recent blog post, Seth Godin wrote, “Get the strategy right and you’ll have an easier time with the tactics.” I couldn’t agree more. Impact-focused strategy sets you up for success at every level. I’ve seen over and over again with my clients the benefits of developing an impact-focused strategy that is then infused…
Read MoreImpact is a Way of Life, Not Just Business
As a founder, for you to be the most fulfilled and most successful, your business has to be in alignment with you. With your values, and out of your values, with your intended impact. Holding business as separate from life makes it just an activity, and not a very good one. Where you and your…
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