April 10th, 2008
I might not be a great person to answer this question definitively since I have both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree and thus can’t speak from personal experience, but I would argue that no, post-high school education is not a necessity to lead a productive and fulfilling life. HOWEVER, whether you’ll be successful […]
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March 27th, 2008
It’s an election year, so what better time to remember the journey toward women’s right to vote in America? This slideshow hits the highlights and marjor figures with some great facts and a peppy sountrack.
Do you choose to vote? Why or why not?
I’ll go first. I believe strongly in equality of the sexes, just as […]
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March 6th, 2008
Although we’d like to believe that we’re an equitable society, the truth is that stereotypes and discrimination are still a big part of our professional and personal reality. Take a look at this video discussing common stereotypes and how they effect us in the workplace.
Do you see any elements you recognize in your professional history […]
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February 21st, 2008
How many times have we heard that over the last several decades? But if motherhood isn’t a job, I guess these aren’t critical business skills:
Consensus building
Negotiations
Multi-tasking
Project management
Presentations and public speaking
Coaching and mentorship
Prioritizing
Strategic planning
Friend and client Amy Smith, who runs her own PR firm while raising her three sons, and has is proving to doubters everywhere […]
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February 14th, 2008
I had intended to launch the new Throwback Thursday/Thoroughly Modern Thursday feature next week since we just launched Transition Tuesday a few days ago, but I just couldn’t wait after watching this video. So, today is Throwback Thursday, a look back at some of the challenges women have had to overcome in the workplace, and […]
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