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A Killer Instinct Can Still Be Pretty

November 4, 2010 – 8:30 am

What is a Killer Instinct? Your mind may immediately jump to an image of an attack trained salesperson, ready to take down the opposition, no matter the cost — “backstabbers par excellence.”  That’s the epitome of a killer instinct on crack: “a strong will to win and an urge to succeed unmindful of the consequences […]

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Tip of the Week – Nov 3, 2010

November 3, 2010 – 6:00 am

Live daily in the precious present. Getting bogged down in the past or too far ahead of yourself in the future will only keep you stuck and unhappy in no-woman’s land.

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Step Aside Cirque du Soleil Jugglers

November 2, 2010 – 9:59 am

Entrepreneurs, especially mompreneurs, have the ability to rival even the best jugglers, the likes of those you would pay big bucks to see performing for Cirque du Soleil.  Did these ambidextrous women go to clown college to master the art of spinning plates atop long poles or handling fiery batons without singeing a single eyebrow?  […]

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Question of the Week – Nov 1, 2010

November 1, 2010 – 3:16 pm

This week’s question: Women Entrepreneurs, why do you do what you do?  What is your motivation to sacrifice willingly, invest completely and risk everything? 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 successful women entrepreneurs […]

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Dr. Reece’s Weekly Wrap Up : Oct 30, 2010

October 30, 2010 – 12:05 pm

I hope that your week was as productive as mine.  Nothing feels better than being able to end on a high note, knowing that you’ve reached the goals you set for yourself. Every weekend I try to find some time to reflect, refresh and make plans for the coming week.  This weekly wrap up was […]

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Improvisation: Harnessing Your Inner “MacGyver”

October 29, 2010 – 6:00 am

If you have ever doubted a woman’s ability to improvise, you’ve obviously never witnessed a mom in action during a crisis.  A mom is essentially a female version of  “MacGyver” — watch her take a shoestring, a shopping bag, the contents from the bottom of her purse and in under five minutes flat a six-year-old […]

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You’ve Gotta Have Heart

October 27, 2010 – 6:00 am

If you conducted a survey on gender and leadership styles I think most people would agree that men lead with their head and women lead with their heart.  But which style is better?  When it comes to dating, one of the first rules you learn is to avoid wearing your heart on your sleeve.  Everyone […]

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