Kimberly Springsteen-Abbott’s Blog
Tips for Communicating with Your Remote Team
Remote work is more common than ever in the United States, and the percentage of full-time at-home employees is only expected to grow as technology improves. There is a myriad of benefits to having an entirely remote company. From a greater work/life balance to...
Empathy is Essential for Any Industry Leader
Historically a leader brings to mind images of a brave, strong person who is seemingly impenetrable and able to stand firm. Our standard Hercules. But in reality, a leader is an encouraging force, motivator, and someone who helps others to rise. A leader cannot be...
Inclusivity is as Important as Diversity
Promoting diversity in the workplace has been a top priority of many companies across a broad range of industries. However, many people mistakenly believe that diversity equates to inclusivity when in reality the two are not synonymous. Diversity involves a range of...
Promoting Diversity Through Mentoring
When employee and company goals align the rate of success increases immensely. To make sure that your organization is in sync with those you employ, it’s important to ensure that employees are engaged and satisfied with their jobs. While benefits and the rewards of...
Must-Have Soft Skills for Success
While everyone from new graduates to career professionals are aware of the important, hard skills it takes to succeed, there are also a number of soft skills critical to maintaining and growing in your profession. Soft skills include things like how you function and...
Five Inspiring Podcasts for Women Entrepreneurs
Podcasts are the perfect way to learn while multitasking, making them a great tool for any entrepreneur. Women especially; specifically, those with a never ending to do list, can find inspiration and knowledge through listening while on the move. Podcasts can...
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Sue Bryce
Sue Bryce is an outstanding entrepreneur who has developed a unique business from her experience and love of being a portrait photographer for close to 30 years. Her goal continues to be to help drastically change the lives of other current and aspiring photographers...
Author and Activist Spotlight: Audre Lorde
Audre Lorde was an award-winning poet and a versatile, prolific intellectual. In just 58 short years, she made a huge impact on the worlds of academia, literature and politics. Lorde was never hampered by boundaries. Her activism encompassed her local community, but...
Women Who Changed America: Susan B. Anthony Part 4
Susan B. Anthony regarded voting rights for women as one of the main priorities of all her talks, organizations, and newspaper articles. However, although this was what often stood at the forefront, she invested her energy and activism into numerous other political...
Women Who Changed America: Susan B. Anthony Part 3
Part 2 left off with Susan B. Anthony's involvement as a temperance advocate. Through much of her temperance work, Susan B. Anthony saw that women would not have an impact in any male-dominated committee unless they had the right to vote. She thought that this would...