Joseph Nye, a professor at Harvard who coined the term "soft power", speaks about the shift in the source of power over the last 100 years. In the industrial age power was defined by "who's army wins". In the information age power is defined by "who's story wins". What can you do to model leading with soft power? MORE >>

Welcome to my Wednesday for Women blog series, where I feature stories, resources and valuable information to help women gain greater influence, power, and confidence in their professional and personal life. If you’re a man reading this, please enjoy it and then forward these weekly Wednesday blogs to the powerful women in your life. MORE >>

She stood on the stage dressed in full African dress and spoke with the deepest, melodic, and most powerful voice I’ve ever heard from a woman. We all left her presentation wanting to do more—to be a part of her power, her strength and her vision. She was truly a powerful leader and one of the best speakers I have ever seen. MORE >>

Specifically, the article is about the power of appropriate and well-practiced eye contact, the use of personal space, and the practice of being present in developing a charismatic and influential personality. Here's an excerpt: "You’ve probably experienced bosses or strangers 'get up in your face,' and it feels very unpleasant. MORE >>

As a powerful female role model and spokesperson for the projects and people who have benefited from her good works, she continues to inspire and uplift us. talked about her personal power and communication style at length last year in this blog. She is the perfect antidote to that outlook. She turns doom, gloom and apathy on its head. MORE >>