by Joan Bryna Michelson Answer: Electricity Because both: · Are necessities, not luxuries. · Are catalysts for change, facilitators, breaking old things down to make better things. · Can be constructive or destructive if not managed well. · Help tread new territory. · Provide multiple – some might say even infinite — options. · Have… Continue reading What Thing or Object Most Exemplifies the Role Women Play in Business Today, and Why
Everybody knows how hard it is to make intelligent decisions based on fluctuating circumstances and priorities, as well as indecision on the part of those who can affect us.
As 2015 becomes 2016, it is striking how many issues that were once dismissed as “just a public relations issue” or “nice to haves,” underfunded and relegated to departments deemed less influential, are now high priorities in the C-suite. (Photo credit: Doug Mills) What’s going on? Has the Star Wars “Force” awakened the C-suite?
The world runs on relationships. Even with more ways to connect than ever before, we’ve lost the art of following up – and we pay a huge price for it. We lose influence, thereby diminishing our results. Do you go to conferences or events, or even meetings or dinner parties where you meet new people?… Continue reading The Lost Art of Follow Up
Read Joan’s blog over at Career 2.0, a site dedicated to “inspire readers to pursue their passions by showing how others have successfully made the move.” A great place to find inspiration, Joan adds her story to the many who refuse to let go of their dreams. You Never Know: 10 Lessons from an Unexpected… Continue reading You Never Know: 10 Lessons from an Unexpected Career Journey
“Now is the time for courageous actions and strategies, aimed at implementing a ‘culture of care’ and an integrated approach to combating poverty, restoring dignity to the excluded, and at the same time protecting nature.” Pope Francis, Address to the U.S. Congress (Sept. 2015) One doesn’t normally think of the Pope’s role as one of… Continue reading Leadership (and Life) Lessons from Pope Francis in the U.S. – Leading Change with Grace
What is “power”? Alina Okun of Analytic Partners captured it perfectly when she said, “Power is the ability to impact outcomes,” at the recent event at New York City’s Cipriani celebrating women’s rising power produced by Crain’s New York business journal. Here are “power tips” from the Crain’s NY 50 Most Powerful Women event: 1.… Continue reading Power Tips from the 50 Most Powerful Women of Crain’s New York
Guest blog by Mary Juetten, Founder and CEO of Traklight In the world of clean technology innovation, how to protect your technology is a key issues that can make or break your success. While many companies are driven to be “first to market” in their industry or use, it’s important to take time to ensure… Continue reading Protecting Your Innovation: Technology and Intellectual Property Protection, including Patents
The 2015 annual conference of the 42-year-old National Speakers Association focused on “influence,” made me reflect on the fact that we are “influencing” people in every conversation no matter how small, and how important influence is to achieving our goals. We influence our teams, our bosses, our friends, our family members, our neighbors — even… Continue reading Having ‘Influence:’ Top 10 Takeaways From the National Speakers Assn. Conference
I was having my computer serviced at the Pentagon City Mall in a D.C. suburb last week when I discovered that the mall does not recycle. Really? In 2015? The computer folks recycle them themselves. This shopping mall is managed by Simon Properties, a huge global property management company whose website says it operates 109… Continue reading Will It Matter? The Pope, the Environment and Six Tips
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