Ms. Brazile is the first African-American woman to manage a presidential campaign, the Vice Chair of Voter Registration and Participation of the Democratic National Committee, one of 20 “remarkable visionaries” on the Oprah Magazine Power List, one of the Top 50 Women for Essence magazine, a winner of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s highest award for political achievement. She’s a native of New Orleans and on the board of directors of the Louisiana Recovery Authority. She’s been at the pinnacle of several key moments in our country and I know she will have a lot tell us.

Sheila Robinson has brought together over 50 other trailblazers from corporate American and successful entrepreneurial companies. The conference focus will be on how to cross “The Diverse & Multicultural Women’s Leadership Gap”, this skill is a business imperative for success.

Here is a partial list of Conference Speakers and Presenters:

• Dr. Maya Angelou, one of the great voices of contemporary Black literature and a remarkable Renaissance woman.
• Tiane Mitchell-Gordon, AOL Chief Diversity Officer
• Cindy Brinkley, AT & T Chief Diversity Officer
• Anise Wiley-Little, Allstate Insurance Company Chief Diversity Officer
• Dr. Julianne Malveaux, Bennett College for Women President
• Tracey Gibson, Cargill Director of Diversity
• Shari Slate, Cisco Director of Inclusion
• Edie Fraser, Diversified Search Sr. Consultant
• Keith Clinkscales, ESPN Senior Vice President & Publisher, ESPN Magazine
• Tujuanna Williams, Freddie Mac Chief Diversity Officer
• Cuc Vu, Human Rights Campaign Chief Diversity Officer
• Colleen J. Payne, MCI Diagnostics CEO
• Jeanette Kilo-Smith, Motorola Chief Diversity Officer
• Carolynn Brooks, Office Max Chief Diversity Officer
• Sherrie Duncan, Progress Energy Supplier Diversity Director
• Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, Smithsonian National Museum of African Art Executive Director
• Dr. Rohini Anand, Sodexo Senior Vice President & Global Chief Diversity Officer
• Annette Martinez, State Farm Vice President of Human Resources
• Candi Castleberry-Singleton, University Pittsburgh Medical Center Chief Diversity Officer
• Patricia Crawford, Wells Fargo Chief Diversity Officer

Government policy makers, industry leaders, and the media proclaim that women are fast becoming the leading force for change on our planet.  This conference will get us all ready for the opportunities on the way. It is designed to support the leadership and executive development of women of all races, cultures and backgrounds; this conference will spark imagination and energize careers. I am looking forward to contributing.  (I also expect to have some R & R at the Gaylord on the Potomac. The near-DC conference hotel and surroundings are beautiful.)

I will miss participating in events on the 29th because I’ll be delivering a presentation on “Careers for the Year 2020″ at the BIZ = COM conference for the Urban League of Essex County in Newark, NJ. This is my kind of fun – a great combination of benefits, connecting with new and old friends, collaborating on business in a grand environment, and then heading off to serve others by “building bridges of opportunity” and sharing best practices in career development.

Only a decade or so ago, Women and Business were the exception rather than the rule. Women working was not a new idea, but it was one that was almost completely replaced during the 1950s. In that time, the new American post-war prosperity led to this ideology that women’s work was in the home and not in the office. Jobs for women dwindled to a few services such as secretary and teacher. Outside of those industries, there were few opportunities for women and business. It really is nice to see how things have changed in the last few years. Don’t get me wrong, there is still a long way to go, but even so things are looking up for women and business in the 21st century. More women are going to college and completing it then men, and women are working in high-tech fields in greater numbers than ever before. Salaries are up, dropout rates are down, and it seems that women and business have a bright future. Almost all the females I know are women in small  business.

The interesting thing is that they tend to be actually more successful than many of the men I know. Most of them are in pretty cutting-edge industries and making excellent career salaries. They do not have to deal with workplace harassment, they get paid fairly well, and in general are making good lives for themselves because of a greater degree of equality than our society has ever had before.Nonetheless, there are still things that need to be changed. women and business still get less money for the work than men do. Many women are discouraged early on from pursuing high-tech careers because of entrenched cultural stereotypes that say that women aren’t as good at math or science. Although the stereotypes are not true, they still hold some power over many young women and girls, keeping them away from scientific careers that might be better for them.Even so, there is reason for hope.

When you look at how far things have changed in the past 50 years, it really is like we live in a completely different world. It might take another generation or two for things to even out completely, but I have full confidence they will. Now that they have a taste for equality, they will continue to fight for it until it is theirs completely. I say more power to them! The day of the working woman is at hand.

People who have begun their career as educators and have stayed in the profession for a long time, end up being bewildered by all the rapid changes taking place in this field today, what with the great advancement in technology! As a matter of fact, many of them consider themselves outdated for the modern era. But it is vital that these teachers who are capable of influencing so many young minds are provided with all sorts of resources to aid them in their teaching. It is their love for the profession and their affection for their students which keeps them in this field; so they deserve the best teaching aids.

Considering that the world has become smaller today and a classroom is a mixture of diverse cultures, it is imperative that a teacher learn how to handle all sorts of students. Fortunately, teaching experts have come up with just the right type of resources to aid in this objective. Additionally, the teaching profession no longer being what it used to be, educators do need plenty of resources to help them cope with the changes. Of course, all educators are not happy with the changes, and stick to lectures and textbooks as the best teaching method.

The “auditory learner” is the first style of learning that is described in the book, “Eight Intelligences” written by Gardner. Auditory learners retain information only by listening to lectures and speeches. Their keen ears are the gateways to obtaining information. Gardner believed that there were eight different styles of learning, and auditory learning was one among them.

“Visual learners” are quite the opposite–they gain information only from what they see, mainly charts and diagrams. Even a picture makes a great impression on their minds. An educator would be best advised to use pictures to illustrate various concepts and ideas for such learners. After all, a single picture is worth a thousand words.

“Visual learners” are helped by looking at charts, graphs, power point presentations and visually-based worksheets. These type of teaching aids immensely benefit the educator who has to deal with a visual learner. This is necessary since visual learners can make the professional teacher feel totally lost if he/she is not well prepared.

Another style is “learning by doing”. These action-oriented students learn via kinesthetics. Their methodical activities aid them in retaining information. Recipes and science experiments are a great hit with them. So modern teaching materials deal with kinesthetic activities too. And most of these activities are quite interesting!

The teacher resources also help some educators who are required to update their training each year. Laws like Act 48 in Pennsylvania require educators to keep up-to-date on the latest advances in their subjects. This requirement involves attending classes or seminars that provide credits. The teaching professionals are required to earn a certain number of credits each year. There are teacher resources available that allow educators to earn credits from home in their free time.

The teaching profession is a challenging but rewarding field for anyone who loves learning. Sometimes the job requires the educators to learn as they teach. Any teacher will say that the passion for teaching is directly linked to the passion of learning. Some of the greatest lessons are delivered by the students.

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One thing about aging is either you are in the process of doing it or you are not on the planet. There are many opportunities available in the aging industry as I’ve learned at this year’s AAHSA meeting. In fact there is a new website for those of you interested in learning more. http://careers.aahsa.org/

From email from Larry Mininix: In order to better serve you with your career-posting needs, we’ve (AAHSA) joined the National Healthcare Career Network, which links the job boards of more than 85 other health care associations. The new Career Center will give you even better access to high quality job candidates. Contact: Keesha Atkins, (202) 508-9440

The “Aging Services Career Center” is the premier electronic recruitment resource for the industry. Here, employers and recruiters can access the most qualified talent pool with relevant work experience to fulfill staffing needs.”