by Nina | Nov 15, 2008 | Leadership, Nina Simosko, Stevie Awards, Women
The 2008 Stevie Awards for Women in Business is an international competition recognizing the accomplishments of outstanding women executives, business owners, and the organizations they run. The awards are produced by the creators of the prestigious American Business...
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 | 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 17, 2008 | Corporate Performance, Glass Ceiling, Nina Simosko, Women
Much attention is paid to the disparities between men and woman in the workplace. It is true that women are generally paid less (roughly seventy-five cents on the dollar), encounter the glass ceiling earlier (of course, men don’t encounter it at all), must...
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,...
by Nina | Oct 6, 2008 | Crisis Management, Leadership, Negotiation, Nina Simosko
The latest chapter in the U.S. fiscal drama – rejection and then subsequent passage of the government’s purported bailout/rescue measure – underlines the critical roles both negotiation and trust play in effective leadership. Sound leadership is often bolstered by...
