Category: Leadership
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Mom, Memories and Miracles
Two events in 2010 changed the trajectory of my life forever. I was driving home on June 22, 2010. As usual, I was talking to Mom. We talked about everyday things like my kids and when we would see each other next. I told her that I had been stranded at home the day before…
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The Future of Women: Goddesses Never Age
My new book crush for women over 40 (or women of any age!) is Goddesses Never Age: The Secret Prescription for Radiance, Vitality, and Well-Being by Dr. Christiane Northrup. I have listed to a number of her talks on YouTube; however, this is the first in-depth experience I have had with her work. She covers the gamut…
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The Future Leadership and Women on Pure Nebraska
I had the wonderful opportunity to stretch myself yesterday on Pure Nebraska with Jon and Taryn Vanderford. I was all set to discuss the future of leadership with a focus on women. My goal was to point out the important contributions women have been making for a long time in the area of leadership. I…
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The Future of Women & Megatrend 3: The Decentralized Global Marketplace
Business is in the age of the “Empowered Consumer” who has a buffet of buying choices. Empowered consumers decide how they want to purchase goods and services. Big Data [collecting information (data) from multiple sources to detect trends, identify patterns and make decisions] is one tool that can be used to develop marketing campaigns, study…
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The Future of Women & Megatrend #2: Living with Purpose and Meaning
The tools and technologies that help people create their own businesses and design their lives in ways that best suit them, are also fueling Megatrend #2: Living with Purpose and Meaning. Purposeful living is shaping everything from healthcare to education. Our society is quickly evolving into an era characterized by shared purpose and meaning. Personal…
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The Future of Women: Globally Connecting in the #GigEconomy
Women are one segment of society benefitting from the #GigEconomy. They are taking advantage of being globally connected in a big way! Women are selling products on Etsy, Amazon and their own stores. They are using Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and other social media sites to grow their online presence while supporting their businesses and families.…
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At current trends, it will take 70 years to close the gender wage gap
Welcome to “The Future of Women” blog series. The Future of Women focus on AskDrConnie.com will highlight current and future trends impacting women around the world. The first part of this series highlights a recent publication by the International Labour Office (ILO). Women at Work: Trends 2016, focused on examining gender equity globally. As…
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Fun is Valuable: So Just Say “Yes!”
Now, there is even more proof that fun is valuable! Media titan, Shonda Rhimes, recently gave a compelling TED Talk, “My Year of Saying Yes.” She discusses the value of saying yes, but also provides valuable insights on why we should play and have fun-especially with our children. Ms. Rhimes is a leader and role…
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To Change Yourself, Change Your World (and Your Brain)
Science can help people stick to their goals. I posted a SMARTER Intentions coaching guide on Ask Dr. Connie on December 31, 2015 to help people set their true intentions for 2016. If you are already struggling a bit, brain science offers a little help! Kira Newman, from the University of Berkeley’s Greater Good Science…
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Merry Christmas from AskDrConnie.com!
Merry Christmas from AskDrConnie.com. Go Wild with family and fun this holiday season! -Dr. Connie