I might not be a great person to answer this question definitively since I have both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree and thus can’t speak from personal experience, but I would argue that no, post-high school education is not a necessity to lead a productive and fulfilling life. HOWEVER, whether you’ll be successful without it depends on a few key factors, in my not-so-humble opinion:

How you define success. If you want the corner office by the time you’re 25, it’ll be a lot harder to do it without a college education. That being said, if you start working …read more

It’s an election year, so what better time to remember the journey toward women’s right to vote in America? This slideshow hits the highlights and marjor figures with some great facts and a peppy sountrack.

Do you choose to vote? Why or why not?
I’ll go first. I believe strongly in equality of the sexes, just as I believe in racial equality. But althought I am a registered voter, I choose not to vote for religious reasons. I believe that I should pay my taxes and obey the law, but that otherwise, I should not be involved in politics based on what …read more

Although we’d like to believe that we’re an equitable society, the truth is that stereotypes and discrimination are still a big part of our professional and personal reality. Take a look at this video discussing common stereotypes and how they effect us in the workplace.

Do you see any elements you recognize in your professional history or your current work situation? Leave a comment.
Related reading:

Quota Schmota: Why Race- and Sex-Based Hiring Guidelines Are NOT the Answer
Should Businesses Have Quotas Based on Race and Gender?

Contents © Copyright 2008 Kristen King
Tags: women in business, women and business, business advice for women, racial stereotypes, …read more

How many times have we heard that over the last several decades? But if motherhood isn’t a job, I guess these aren’t critical business skills:

Consensus building
Negotiations
Multi-tasking
Project management
Presentations and public speaking
Coaching and mentorship
Prioritizing
Strategic planning

Friend and client Amy Smith, who runs her own PR firm while raising her three sons, and has is proving to doubters everywhere that motherhood really is a business — and a worthwhile one at that. Her Business of Motherhood website and accompanying Mom-Tini Lounge are full of great tools, advice, and support for businessmoms. And Amy was recently featured on Fox News!
Thanks, Amy, for setting …read more

I had intended to launch the new Throwback Thursday/Thoroughly Modern Thursday feature next week since we just launched Transition Tuesday a few days ago, but I just couldn’t wait after watching this video. So, today is Throwback Thursday, a look back at some of the challenges women have had to overcome in the workplace, and this post is about gender discrimination. (And apologies for posting two videos in a row, but like I said, I just couldn’t wait.)
Please tell me that the people who made this are joking. Seriously? Seriously?

This is the most offensive piece of ignorant and discriminatory BS …read more