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Archive for the ‘Throwback Thursday’ Category

April 10th, 2008

Throwback Thursday: Is Higher Education Manadatory to Be Successful in Life?

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 […]

By Kristen King -- 6 comments

March 27th, 2008

Throwback Thurday: The History of the Women’s Suffrage Movement in America

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 […]

By Kristen King -- 0 comments

March 6th, 2008

Throwback Thursday: Racial Stereotypes in the Workplace

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 […]

By Kristen King -- 0 comments

February 21st, 2008

Throwback Thursday: Being a Full-Time Mom Isn’t a Real Job

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 […]

By Kristen King -- 0 comments

February 14th, 2008

Throwback Thursday: Women Shouldn’t Work Because It Increases Male Suicide?

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 […]

By Kristen King -- 1 comment

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