Positively Powerful

Here’s something I received that I thought you would appreciate. It was written by Lisa Kalmin, who appears with me in the film and DVD The Answer To Absolutely Everything:
Responsibility is a word loaded with meaning for most of us. Many people have been conditioned that responsibility is a duty, burden or obligation. Like a kind [...]

Tear Up historical job descriptions. I mean really people aren’t doing what’s written on them, so there is a gap between reality and the written word. Gen Y wants the reality of the job, not some over stated litany of words that is outdated. (Who doesn’t?)
Become a facilitator or mentor. Dump your roles as an authority. It does not work with Gen Y.

Here’s a resource for information that might be useful in these chaotic financial times. Not only can people get their credit repaired, these businesses have resources to build credit by adding good trade lines and helping businesses to get financing without going through SBA.
Here’s what industry expert JoAnn Holly says:
Due to the fall [...]

When I produced the Positively Powerful Women Celebrate! Retreat (Triad West Inc. ) I wanted women to have a boost in their ability to accomplish their vision, greater confidence, more energy, a feeling that they were appreciated and appreciated themselves, and an environment where they could create connections to build their businesses, communities, or social [...]

Corporate Clicks: FraserNetsearch
African American business search engine set to launch
By Ann Brown, Black Enterprise

June 9, 2008 — According to recent studies, African Americans turn to the Internet more often than others for career information and professional networking. According to the 2005 AOL African American Cyberstudy, conducted for AOL by IMAGES Market Research, 62% of [...]

Look for me, I will be speaking at one of the events at this conference.
Title: NAWBO Women\’s Business Conference
Location: Arizona Biltmore Resort, 2400 East Missouri Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85016
Description: This premier event will draw women entrepreneurs from across the country looking to grow their businesses, advance their leadership skills, and create lasting [...]

Scottsdale, AZ.: “Positively Powerful Women Celebrate!” is an event scheduled for May 16 and 17 at the Chaparral Suites Resort, 5001 N. Scottsdale Road.
The purpose of the event is for the empowerment of all women and the celebration of their accomplishments in ways that inspire others to live their dreams. The event is [...]

I received this message from my daughter and thought that you might appreciate it.
I’m creating a new kind of workshop for women called, “Positively Powerful Women Celebrate!” and Karen’s writing inspired me to keep going for my dream no matter what. My dream began when I spoke before a very influential group of women [...]

 
America’s first conference focusing on minority business opportunities in the sustainability arena was time well spent. This day-long event was designed to bridge the gap between decision makers and the minority business community. Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore, did not attend but nevertheless it was an inspirational and educational day-long immersion into the value [...]

This man is fashion! The Fall fashion books are out, fatter than ever. There’s a new silhouette, smaller and tighter on top, fem skirts or flared pants at the bottom, wide belts for a tiny look at the waist, sexy and glamorous, fine detailing even in ready to wear, black is the new black. (Not [...]