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Power Questions for a Strategically Aware Board
Behind every successful organization is a talented, qualified board full of passionate directors. But even an exemplary group of leaders needs direction at times—touch points with which to unite their efforts and guide their focus. The following questions can serve as discussion points that lead to improved strategic awareness. Integrate these questions into board meetings …
Volunteering — a Great Way to Learn Executive Leadership
I have always been a big advocate of volunteerism. It is a great way to help the world, do something fulfilling, find work that is satisfying, and meet interesting people. But an additional benefit that is often overlooked is the fact that volunteering can provide you with skills essential to good leadership. After all, volunteering …
The Time Is Always Right Now
One of my favorite lines from the Great Debtors…”the time is always right now” I can’t tell you how many times I have heard the words “I’ll do it when the time is right” or “I’m just waiting for such and such to fall into place.” What people often tend to forget is that life …
Finding Your Vision
“When there is no vision the people perish” –ancient proverb All through life we have been told that hard work, persistence, and dedication will eventually pay dividends and bring us success. This is true, to an extent—the value of hard work and commitment cannot be overstated. But when it comes to finding success in the …
9 +1 Qualities of Truly Confident People
Whether it is in the business world or in a social setting, truly confident people typically shine the brightest—accomplishing great things, approaching projects with determination and poise, treating others with respect and attracting a community of like-minded peers. Confidence is key to true success, but is not something that can be faked. We all know …
The Marriage of Specialty Food and Health Food
We have all heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” Today, we are increasingly coming to understand that our eating habits are not just a way of satiating our appetite. They are also how we nurture our bodies—and our bodies are not afraid to advertise that fact to the world, like a legacy of …
Kids don’t learn from people they don’t like. What about adults?
As a champion in the UN’s EFA (Education for All) movement, when I heard Rita Pierson’s Ted Talk “Every Child Needs A Champion” I was moved by her candid honesty, as well as her humorous depiction of how kids learn. It was also great to hear her stories of inspiration and being the “champion” that kids need. Listening …
Women in Business
As societal norms continue to evolve and centuries worth of miseducation and bigotry are slowly transcended, more and more women are entering and finding success in the business world. However, true equality does not yet exist, as evidenced by disproportionate representation of women in positions of corporate power, as well as a lack of equal rights …