Tag: Be You & Do Something Cool
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Time to Chart a New Course?
How to Create a Futures Capsule is designed to help you figure out what Mini-Moonshots you want to experience in the future while also helping you focus on what you truly value in work and in life. This process of dreaming, deciding, and doing provides you with direction as well as the focus, confidence, and…
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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 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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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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SMARTER Intentions and Authentic Goals: A Coaching Guide from AskDrConnie.com
All true intent is realized. This simple yet profound truth is usually overlooked when people set goals. If you really don’t intend to lose 15 pounds (you just want to lose weight without really trying), then don’t set a goal around weight loss. New Year’s resolutions are often short-lived because they are not true intentions.…
