The following is super powerful. If you ever wonder if one individual can make a difference read on. Think about the courage it took to think and act beyond the nature of the times. For me, one of most important aspects of Irena was her ability to see from such a large vantage point, considering the entire circle of life. Use this story as an anchor for you when the world seems … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2011
Leaving your Job to Follow your Passion
I am a big fan of people following their passion, as I believe it energizes the individual and helps our overall world when people are engaged and enthusiastic with what they do. If you are realizing that your current job is not a good fit and you'd like to try something new, I recommend you pursue some self-inventorying resources such as "What Color is My Parachute?" if you … [Read more...]
Project Management 101: The Stages of Project Management
I remember when I picked up my first project management book. I was working as a low-level retail manager and thought it would be helpful. I picked it up, glanced through the table of contents, got terrified and immediately put it back on the shelf. The book was full of technical jargon, extensive charts and graphs, and appeared to be designed for someone who had a Ph.D and … [Read more...]
Leslie A. Joy Joins the WomenOnBusiness.com Writing Team
I am very happy to announce that Leslie A. Joy has joined the WomenOnBusiness.com writing team. Leslie will focus primarily on project management topics, and I'm really looking forward to learning from her insight. Leslie is a marketing assistant, process manager, analytics geek, and blogger. She’s dedicated to keeping communications simple while maximizing impact, … [Read more...]
Federal Contracts Depend on Your Report Card
If you're a small business competing for federal contracts, your report card is critical: before a federal agency contracting officer (CO) considers doing business with you, he/she looks at your report card. No, not the one with comments from your English teacher about your studiousness (or lack thereof), but your federal report card. That report card, known as CPAR … [Read more...]
Leadership Development: When NOT to be GUTSY
While gathering definitions for the word "GUTSY", to be used in my new book being released soon. I had an epiphany. Maybe there are times to just be still, not show your confident, brash, exuberant, irreverent side. I sat with this for most of a day, letting it roll around in my mind like a chocolate drop that did not melt quickly. What happens if a gutsy woman stays quiet? … [Read more...]