Category: Leadership
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Angela Merkel: The World’s Most Powerful Woman
Time named Angela Merkel, Germany’s first female chancellor, their 2015 Person of the Year. A woman has not been selected for this honor in almost 30 years. In 1986, Time named Corazon Aquino, the first female President of the Philippines, as their Person of the Year. Time gives many reasons for this gap in lifting up…
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Awesome Mom Moments!
My son is quite a character. Even daily challenges like sitting in traffic can become fun-filled “Awesome Mom Moments” when they are viewed through the eyes of children! “Awesome Mom Moments” energize me to take inspired action! Who knew that “turkey shopping” could help me redefine my business? The simplicity of his answer struck a chord…
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InnovateHER: 2015 Innovating for Women Business Challenge in Lincoln, NE March 26
This is AWESOME!! I received the press release for the InnovateHER: 2015 Innovating for Women Business Challenge in Lincoln, NE on March 26 and had to share it with all of you. Go Wild with Your Creativity and Ideas, Support Women and Go For It! Be You & Do Something Cool! -Dr. Connie …
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Radical Leadership Wisdom for Valentine’s Day from Ricardo Semler
Ricardo Semler is a CEO and Organizational Changemaker, which is awesome. But, guess what? He is also a husband, father of 5 and a person who embraces living life in the present. He also knows and promotes living an intentional life while having FUN! Mr. Semler is asking powerful questions designed to help people rethink…
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Flex Your Inner Leader: Strike a Power Pose Like Wonder Woman and Enjoy!
We have all heard about the importance of body language, but have you ever used a Power Pose to boost your self-concept? I recently used this amazing TED Talk, by Social Psychologist Amy Cuddy, with a group of hospital leaders. Dr. Cuddy talks about the power of body language as it relates to interacting with…
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Important Update: Prayers and Support for Pilger, NE
Update: When donating money to the Pilger area, please make donations at banks in Cuming County. They all accepting donations! Local fire and rescue chapters will also need support. The tornado tragedy in Pilger, NE hits home with me. I am originally from a town near the area. I spoke with my Dad last night,…
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Go Wild with Confidence Hits #136,936 on Amazon!
Celebrating a publishing milestone with my family today! It always feels good when you take a step in the direction of your dreams. Best-seller status here I come! My book, Go Wild with Confidence! hit #136,936 on Amazon today. Getting closer to best-seller status every day 🙂 pic.twitter.com/khruUrYzq6 — Dr. Connie (@askdrconnie) May 31,…
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Thank You for The Gift of Freedom: Part 2
Memorial Weekend is a great opportunity to remember and celebrate those who have gone before us. Their lives and experiences have helped shape the world. I think of my own Mom who raised six kids and always reminded us to cherish and protect our freedom. She loved her country and taught all of us to…
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All roads lead to Kimmel…
Busy, fun and fulfilling day at the University of Nebraska Kimmel Education and Research Center today!
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What is Your Deer in the Lawn?
Growing up, my dad played the same April Fool joke on us kids every year, “Look kids, there is a deer in the lawn!” Every year, the six of us fell for it. We actually lived along a highway, so the likelihood of us spotting a deer in the lawn was pretty small. My husband was…