What do you get when you mix five thousand women and counting; two hundred national chapters and counting; and energy that doesn’t quit? You get a powerful organization that has fun while doing good. Meet Mary Jo Wallo, a woman for these times. She runs an investment firm in San Diego, so who could be more perfect to count the growth and increases as her dream is coming … [Read more...]
Superwoman and Strong Shoulders
I know rebels when I meet them. This is a vital pattern in “Don’t Bring It to Work”. They love to ask “Why not” rather than just “Why”. Even better are those who can flip rebel to its positive opposite behavior, that of being a community builder. Meet Carla Calizaire, Regional Business Director at Novo Nordisk. Carla has an aura, a presence that immediately makes people … [Read more...]
Inc Magazine’s 10 Tips on How to Research Your Competition
Inc. Magazine recently ran a piece titled, "10 Tips on How to Research Your Competition." If Tweets, Likes and LinkedIn Shares are any indication, this piece by Darren Dahl, has generated quite an online buzz. Must be a compelling topic... The interest and importance of researching your competition is a no-brainer. Obviously it's important, no matter what industry you're … [Read more...]
GUTSY Leaders: “I Owe It to a Horse”
When I interviewed Sam Horn, I knew it would be a dialogue filled with quick and clever verbiage. You see Sam has written some fun and fascinating books about communication skills that take leaders through the roof; able to get their points across. How about this title “Tongue Fu”? It gives great guidance for diffusing verbal conflict. And her book “Pop” helps you find the … [Read more...]
Community Builder Par Excellent
I had the opportunity to interview a mover and shaker, whose passion for reaching out into the community made me want to quit my job and work with her. Susan Bass Levin is the head of the Cooper Hospital Foundation in New Jersey. A lawyer by training and an entrepreneur and community advocate in her hear,t she listened to an internal drum beat that said “see a problem-fix a … [Read more...]
Leadership Challenges: Start with a Strong Spine
When we meet people, we are always looking for the core of who they are. Sometimes we just observe, other times we ask lots of questions. When I met Peggy McColl at the 21st Century Book Marketing Conference in San Diego, I first observed. A seasoned speaker she was engaging and had a wealth of important information about the power of online marketing to capture … [Read more...]
Getting Beyond Unconscious Bias
We are all guilty of bias. It is part of being human. One of the issues facing women in business is continued stereotyping , unconscious bias and the unintended consequences that result. This is one of the most difficult issues organizations face when they are working on culture shifts that must take place if women are to participate on an even playing field. The most … [Read more...]
Work for a Jerk?
At one point or another, we have all worked for a jerk. Trending analysis, client feedback and underground communication clearly indicate that mismanaged employees and boundary violations are on the rise. Managing through tough times and poor leaders is often time more difficult than the work itself. Poor leadership can range from an immediate supervisor to poor HR … [Read more...]
Finally Get on TV with the Right Pitch
It's 2010 - Stop Procrastinating and Kick Your PR Plans into High Gear this Year Getting in TV is one of the best ways of generating publicity that increases your brand awareness, your creditability as an expert, get more clients, and increases sales. Yet, it is not easy if you don't know how to craft a pitch that is tailored perfectly to meet the needs of the … [Read more...]
Interview with Prominent Skin care Expert and Make up Artist, Tayelor Kennedy
Kristin: Tayelor: What is your line of business? What services do you offer? Where are you located? Tayelor: I am a make-up artist and stylist. I service, Connecticut, New York, and Boston. I offer make-up application for brides, custom eyebrow shaping, eyebrow and eyelash tinting, custom blend foundation, and, powder, make-up bag makeover, and, cosmetic and fashion personal … [Read more...]