Many women want to become a mentor and some want to find a mentor. Both tasks can be very challenging. In this article, Helene Lollis, Pathbuilders President, talks about the pros and cons of using a company-based mentoring program vs having an individual as a mentor. She does make a good point that your mentor
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Remember Your Mom This Mother’s Day I Miss My Mother Are you missing your mother? Even if your mom is gone, you can cherish her in memory. By sharing precious memories with family and friends, you can honor her this holiday. I organized an impromptu “Celebrate Your Mamas” party with my women friends, and you
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Thank you, Mom …—–by Shelley Kauffman for always being there.for at least trying to understand where I’m coming from and for listening to me without judgment.for allowing me to make mistakes and helping me deal with the consequences.for teaching me to tell the truth even when the consequences may seem more than
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If you could go back and tell yourself one thing at the start of your career based on what you now know, what would that be? That’s the question Media Specialist Tania Yuki posted in summer 2011 on the Women 2.0 LinkedIn Group. Since then more than 230 group members have responded with their advice.
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Do you play down your assets and shy away from power? Gloria Feldt says that she did and she sees other women defer to men every day. She wrote, No Excuses: 9 Ways Women Can Change How We Think about Power—Tools for Leading an Unlimited Life. Her goal is to guide us into accepting leadership
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Coach Paula Shumaker O’Donnell featured Dr. Nancy’s tips on keeping meetings purposeful and effective (printable PDF) in the Monday Motivation newsletter she distributed today February 13. Paula began writing this weekly dose of inspiration 20 years ago. Employers and individuals subscribe for the wisdom and encouragement that Paula provides. Many employers provide it to all
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A major challenge any leader faces is keeping members connected. It’s hard to keep them involved with the general workings and mission of their association. Regardless of your group’s purpose and goals, there are a lot of activities out there competing for your members attention, so you must continually strengthen their bond with the group.
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Many women have told me they grew up hearing messages that greatly harmed their self-images. These messages continue to influence how they see their reflections in the mirror today, and it often does not match up with the way they think they should look. What do you think when you look in a mirror? Do
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The holidays bring the generations together, which often leads to conflicts and disappointment. Licensed psychologist Barbara Greenberg, PhD, author of “Teenage as a Second Language” sent us an article about inter-generational issues with teens. Have you experienced any of these feelings? Her website offers a support community for people dealing with teen issues. ~Dr. Nancy
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Girls need to see women in power in order to believe they themselves can have power. The problem is, our film industry isn’t cooperating! Learn how you can help change the equation. According to SeeJane.org, research shows that: What is the Ratio of Males to Females in Family Films? Males outnumber females 3 to 1
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