I just read an article that addressed the issue of womens income being less than their male co-workers for doing the same work. The article also stated that in order for women to succeed in the corporate world, they require a group of "promoters" to push for their rights to a position. Basically, a group of people in their corporate structure that will go to bat for them and speak on their behalf for promotions, wage increases, etc. Is this 2011?



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Women's Income STILL Less Than Mens, Despite Their Strong Qualifications

I just read an article that addressed the issue of womens income being less than their male co-workers for doing the same work. The article also stated that in order for women to succeed in the corporate world, they require a group of "promoters" to push for their rights to a position. Basically, a group of people in their corporate structure that will go to bat for them and speak on their behalf for promotions, wage increases, etc.

If a women has the skills required to do the same job a man can do, why would they not speak up and take a stand for what they want and deserve? We are not referring to male dominated work that requires physical strength....this article was referring to corporate leadership positions.

Here is a direct quote from the article "Women who are qualified to lead simply don't have the powerful backing necessary to inspire, propel and protect them from the perilous straights of upper management." Sounds like "the old boys club" to me! This is 2011!!!! "Qualified to lead" however, what they require is "protection from the perilous straights of upper management". We ARE talking about educated women with leadership qualities right?

I find it hard to believe in this day and age, that women are not taking a stand for what they are capable of and what they deserve, and still playing the "game" of the corporate world. It is time to educate women that they do not have to wait for the corporate world to promote them or pay what they are worth...and you do not have to sacrifice your personal life to have a career.

LEADERSHIP starts with leading yourself first. When you take a strong stand in your own life and career and clearly demonstrate leadership by your own actions, you do not fall victim to this type of ridiculous corporate outdated way of doing business.

Our prior generations of women took a stand for women to have the right to vote. That took courage and leadership. Any woman that calls herself a leader, must take this same type of stand for what they deserve in the work world. If the male dominated upper corporate world does not recognize the value women with these qualifications bring to the table, the qualified women must learn to either fight for it, or take her skills elsewhere and build her own dream. Do we want to see this pattern repeat into our children's generation? Then we must take a stand as leaders to create positive change.

I have been self employed for 25 yrs, spent every day with our children as they grew up and built two very successful businesses. Women can take the skills/passions/knowledge they have and put them to work building their own business, giving them complete flexibility around raising a family.....which although it is not stated, is most likely the reason that men are still outdoing women particularly in the child bearing years - a form of discrimination! I for one take a stand for women and what we are capable of and fortunately in my industry, women are the ones that are excelling over the men in our business.....we are the ones that are providing the mentorship, the training and the inspiration to teach men how to create success...what a refreshing change!

In Your Service

Debbie Ruston
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Prepare To Be INSPIRED!

WOW....want to be inspired? SUCCESS comes in many forms! This is an AMAZING clip from Roger Ebert...

Roger is a beautiful example of continuing to live life in joy, happiness, positivity, hope, and uses his humor to connect with people. He has pushed through adversity and found a way to be heard, despite his obstacle. He finds opportunity ...in the challenge, and does so with that beautiful smile in his eyes! Just look at the radiant joy on his face, what a gift he is giving the world! THANK YOU Roger Ebert, for inspiring us and continuing to push yourself to find your new potential! You are a wonderful demonstration of continued success, despite challenge and adversity!

Roger Ebert: Remaking my voice | Video on TED.com

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Do the people in your life/work etc. reach out to this extent to help you be more successful? Surrounding yourself with people that will extend their hand to teach you and mentor you to live into your potential is a basic success strategy. If you want better results, be sure that you are surrounding yourself with the right mentorship.... http://amplify.com/u/by7lg

Anyone can create more success, by observing successful people and implementing what works for them.



Richard Branson is a great example of massive success. He has developed more BILLION dollar companies than anyone else.



Recently I had my first experience with the Virgin brand. I bought a new BB and had always bought through the established carriers over the years and there has never been any difference. But there definitely is a totally different customer experience with Virgin mobile. They call it the "virgin experience" and I am totally impressed! Authenticity, honesty, FUN, sense of humor, being different, not following the "herd" mentality, making their own rules, being different, giving more value. This is not the typical corporate mindset. However, they know what they stand for, and they make the customer experience something positive that feels great!



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Success Comes From Continued Learning

I had a conversation recently with a young man that is excelling in his field at a very young age. Why is he excelling when other young men his age are still searching for their direction in life? It became very apparent that it is not a result of college or university degrees, which one might expect is the only way to create success. He dropped out of college because it just didn't interest him. It is absolutely a result of this young man's desire and commitment to continued self improvement.

He continues to study successful people. He reads books, listens to audio's, attends ongoing teleseminars and conferences. He asks questions from people having more success in his industry and learns from their experience. He constantly quotes messages from the top of his head from authors, and speakers he has heard. The accuracy he has in remembering the exact quote and who he heard it from is remarkable. He puts into practice the concepts he has learned.

In a world where many are complaining about young people "not being able to get jobs", I witnessed a young, 22 yr old man, taking full control of his future. Not because he has a degree. 100% of his success is a result of him taking responsibility for his own life, and studying successful people, then taking the action, doing what it takes, and applying the success principles to his own life. A wonderful example of possibility, desire, and taking responsibility for his own continued education.

In Your Service

Debbie Ruston

The Success Educator

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SUCCESS REQUIRES COMMITMENT

Like this drop of water creating a ripple effect, learning a success principle in one area of our lives, will ripple the success effect into every area of our lives.

I just got back from the gym...interesting..... mid Jan, -17 degrees celcius, and there are 1/3 the people in my yoga class as there were the first week of Jan.....is it too cold...is it too hard...success comes in every area of life by committing to what we "say" we want - NO excuses.......

We see this every Jan. The first week, the gym is packed. The second week it is still packed but starting to thin out. By this point, the 3rd week, we are pretty much back to the committed individuals that are there every day of the year. This doesn't just happen at the gym. It is a common occurance in society in regard to setting goals.

How does one overcome this failure rate and achieve the goal? It starts with being passionate about the goal you set, and committing to it, no matter what. NO EXCUSES! It doesn't matter if it is achieving a fitness, or weight loss goal, or, if it is more business/career related. It works the same way. There will be challenges along the way. You may not feel like taking the action. It would be easier to do something else instead. There is an endless list of excuses. Commitment to yourself and your goal is the basis to achievement of the goal. When you are committed, nothing gets in the way. You become self motivated, empowered, and solution oriented.

Often people think that success is difficult, or competitive. It is actually the opposite. There is so much less competition at the top because so many people never see their commitment through. Like the gym - it is crowded the first week of Jan. but as people lose their commitment to themselves, there is lots of room for those of us that are committed.

In Your Service

Debbie Ruston
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