HBR discusses the benefits of Emotional Agility at the Office
Understand the Six Emotions That Shape You as a Business Leader
At 11:30 am on May 4th, 2011 at the Women Business Owner’s Network of Cary meeting, Colleen will be the keynote speaker. Her presentation will help you to Understand the Six Emotions that Shape You as Business Leader and, in so doing, to become more a effective leader. You can’t miss this one!
Coaching Urged for Women in the WSJ
According to the article which quotes a report from McKinsey, women make up only 15% of the top management panels.
These “women are doubly handicapped” because 62% occupy staff jobs “that rarely lead to a CEO role,” the study said. In contrast, the report found that 65% of men on the executive committee hold line jobs, which typically involve profit and loss responsibility for an operation.
To remedy this situation, the McKinsey report proposed that businesses work harder to change the mind-sets limiting women’s opportunities…
Read all about it!
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704530204576237203974840800.html?mod=wsj_share_twitter
ALI now aligned with Dress For Success Triangle!
Come join us April 1st, 2011 for “Success Suits Her.”
This luncheon is a fundraising event for the Dress for Success Triangle NC, an organization devoted to helping low-income women make tailored transitions into the workforce. The organization provides long-term solutions for disadvantaged women by promoting self-sufficiency and by offering these women the tools that they need to attain financial independence. Dress for Success Triangle helps women help themselves.
Join us for a unique “bag lunch” followed by an inspirational program showcasing the women of Dress for Success Triangle.
Colleen to be on the Mentoring Panel of the UNC Women in Business Conference 2011
Come join us!
The mission of the UNC Women in Business Conference is to provide a forum to discuss issues pertinent to the advancement of women.
The objectives of the 2011 Conference are:
•Create an environment of collaboration through which participants can explore areas of personal and organizational change.
•Provide practical learning experiences which participants can leverage beyond this one-day event.
•Promote advancement of women through partnerships with corporate sponsors and current and future women in business.