by Nina | Nov 12, 2008 | Innovation, Leadership
Photo by Laura @ Pixel Heart Photography One of the proven methods of extracting innovation from an otherwise stale organization has been to embark upon “skunkworks” projects. These are projects that are cobbled together by passionate instigators within an...
by Nina | Nov 6, 2008 | Celebrities As Leaders, Leadership, Nina Simosko, Women
Finally after a nearly two-year campaign [although it seemed even longer], the U.S. voters have spoken – loudly and clearly! In an historic election, Barack Obama won not only a popular vote by many percentage points, but he trounced his opponent in an...
by Nina | Nov 4, 2008 | Glass Ceiling, Leadership, Women
Last month I participated in a global, collaborative project. A Woman’s Investment was conceived by Jasmin Tragas, and brought together 26 women from around the world in a single publication. Each woman was asked to describe what a “woman’s...
by Nina | Oct 27, 2008 | Leadership
When you are busy, one of the most precious things is time – time to yourself, time spent with loved ones, time to consider or to plan your career, time to read a book, or time to collaborate on projects. There are always stresses. Everything is a rush. If you are...
by Nina | Oct 22, 2008 | Communication, Corporate Performance, Leadership, Meetings, Nina Simosko
As leaders, we often look for lessons and experiences from others in order to help us navigate uncertain circumstances. Moreover, we frequently base our actions on our instincts, which have been formed over the expanse of our lives and professional experiences. Like...
by Nina | Oct 15, 2008 | Glass Ceiling, Leadership, Nina Simosko, Stevie Awards, Women
The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, and the companies they run – worldwide. The Stevie Awards have been hailed as the world’s premier business awards. More than 1,200 entries were submitted for consideration in 50 categories,...