Category: innovation
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Proof that Getting Started Works
I just read an article, “What’s in a New Logo” on Yahoo! Finance. It is a great testimony to the fact that taking action is a step towards greatness and living your dream.Some of the everyday brands discussed in this article started with logos I didn’t recognize (Apple was one of the examples, which was […]
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5 Mistakes You Should Make
Part of being innovative and entrepreneurial means making mistakes, learning from them and moving forward. This on-going process is a great way to develop our self-leadership skills.Check out this fun article “5 Mistakes Everyone Should Make” posted on Shine by Yahoo! today. It’s a quick read we can all relate to…read, laugh, go out there […]
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Making Green at Apple Jack tomorrow 10:00 AM CST
Come to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Kimmel Education and Research Center in Nebraska City, NE to hear my presentation on “Making Green.” The goal is to talk about businesses making “green” by using sustainable practices. A large focus will be on Beatrice Bakery (BeatriceBakery.com). They are a great example of an innovative business putting some […]
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Wall Street Journal Article Highlights the Importance of Leadership
A recent Wall Street Journal Article discussed the importance of investing in leadership during this difficult economic time. Leadership Coaching focused on innovation can be a great tool to use in the current climate. It is important to make cuts where they are needed. However, companies wanting to cross the 50 yard line on a continuous […]
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What Holds Meaning to You?
I just returned from making a presentation on entrepreneurial leadership and innovation. The conference was really informative, and the participants seemed to accomplish their goals. Coaching was a central theme. Most participants agreed that coaching leaders would help their states achieve inroads to economic growth. I think they may be on the right path because […]
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What Are Your Values?
I took a great coaching class today on Values and Life Purpose. This is a topic I focus on with all clients. If you are going to be a great leader, you have to recognize and realize your values and your purpose for being. We will cover many topics regarding leadership during an Innovation Retreat on […]
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Innovation Retreat: New Ideas and New Dollars on April 29!
Register for Dr. Connie’s Innovation Retreat on April 29! The retreat will focus on helping businesses create a sustainable innovation strategy and help turn new ideas into new dollars. The morning will focus on helping businesses create a competitive advantage by cultivating creativity and generating new ideas. Other sessions will focus on building an innovation strategy and […]
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My Latest Adventure: The International Coach Academy (ICA)
In an effort to strengthen my leadership and innovation coaching services, I registered for the Certified Professional Coach Program (CPCP) through the International Coach Academy (ICA). I have already participated in two telecourses, and I really enjoyed them. I selected this program for the following reasons: 1. Flexibility: I can take classes whenever and wherever…super cool educational […]
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2010 Nebraska Summit on Entrepreneurship
I am preparing my 3 minute “Elevator Pitch” for my panel presentation on the I2E Club (i2eclub.org) at the 2010 Nebraska Summit on Entrepreneurship. The summit features a number of entrepreneurial leaders who are making innovation happen every day….awesome stuff! A great new web site (nebraskaentrepreneur.com) is going to be unveiled at the summit today. […]
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Google Local Business Center: A Great Resource!
I participated in a great webinar this morning, which was taught by Connie Hancock. She is an Extension Educator for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (and a great colleague!). She taught us about a host of tools for building our online presence. One of the innovative tools was Google’s Local Business Center. Simply search Google for […]