by Nina | Mar 19, 2008 | Celebrities As Leaders, Leadership, Nina Simosko, Women
Our society is one wherein our social, fashion, beauty, even political, views are often dictated by celebrities. Why is this? Why would everyday folks take up positions that are espoused by favorite celebrities? What qualifies these individuals to warrant such...
by Nina | Mar 14, 2008 | Corporate Performance, Glass Ceiling, Nina Simosko
This very interesting article from NY Times writer, Stephanie Rosenbloom, shows that a new generation of girls will radically transform the workplace. Think about this. The Pew Internet and American Life Project found that 35% of girls (against 20% of boys) write...
by Nina | Mar 7, 2008 | Corporate Performance, Glass Ceiling, Leadership, Nina Simosko
According to a near two-decade research study of Fortune 500 companies (from 1980–1998) by Roy Adler, a Fulbright scholar and Professor of Marketing at Pepperdine University and one of a very select few awarded the distinction of Designated Fellow by the Academy of...
by Nina | Mar 4, 2008 | Leadership, Nina Simosko
While the terms “leadership” and “influence” sound like good management speak and make for good use within business book titles, these words have true meaning within business and are extremely interrelated. So, what really is a leader? Is it...
by Nina | Feb 27, 2008 | Knowledge, Nina Simosko
In today’s hyper-competitive corporate world, companies are constantly seeking ways to differentiate themselves from and gain advantage over their competitors. But in our information-based economy, where human capital is the predominant “asset” that...
by Nina | Feb 25, 2008 | Blogging, Leadership, Nina Simosko
The life of a senior executive is challenging. It can also be exciting, opening doors and opportunities not afforded to everyone. Over the last fourteen years or so, I have been fortunate enough to see an amazing amount of change in the organizations for which I have...