Monthly Archives: November 2010

A Queen is a Formidable Force in Business

Have you ever wondered what chess and business have in common?  Both have a powerful player — the Queen — and both require the ability to read and understand your opponent, the gift of “queens” in business.  Playing chess or the business game requires strategy, building relationships, and confidence. The Queen is the sole lady […]

Question of the Week – Nov 29, 2010

This week’s question is – With just one month left until year-end, what challenge will you commit to tackling before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve? Why should I join the discussion? Because this online forum is a great place for us to exchange ideas, learn from each other and network.  My goal is to unite […]

Inspired by Gratitude

We have reached the time of year when we pause to take measure of the many ways in which our lives have been blessed. In honor of Thanksgiving, last week I posed the question: What are you most thankful for this year? Five experts were gracious enough to share the things for which they are […]

Tips for Staying Focused – Weekly Wrap Up

I hope you’ve recovered from your turkey comma, and your pants aren’t feeling too tight after yesterday’s Thanksgiving food fest.  One big holiday down, one more that will be here before you know it.  The holiday season is in full swing, but that doesn’t mean that your business productivity should suffer. This week I searched […]

Planning Razzle-Dazzle without the Frazzle

From turkey to tweets, preparing for the holidays and keeping their businesses on the cutting edge, women know how to plan for the future.  It’s at this time of year that the male of the species can do nothing other than stand back and watch in awe as women execute a holiday season to remember […]

Tip of the Week – Nov 24, 2010

Note to all the perfectionists, like me.  Nothing in life is ever perfect.  When it comes to making rapid strides in your business, often good must be good enough.  

Women Are Orchestrating Their Way to Success

It’s amazing the different ways you can slice and dice the topic of leadership in business. You really can’t throw a rock at the internet without hitting an article on the subject, because effective leaders are successful leaders, and who doesn’t want to succeed? It’s an area that continues to undergo tremendous change as more […]