Nina Nets It Out
Leadership is not the end point; its task is to create an environment in which other leaders can flourish. Let the conversation begin!
What Leaders Can Learn from Madonna
Since coming onto the scene in 1982 (yes, 1982!), Madonna Louise Ciccone [aka Madonna] has achieved accomplishments unrivaled by any other artists in the music industry…EVER. She has sold over 200 million albums, conducted the highest grossing concert tour by a female...
A Little Misnomer about the “Work-Life Balance”
Since the 1970s in the U.K. and the 1980s in the U.S., the phrase “work-life balance” has been used to shine a spotlight on presumably unhealthy behaviors of working men and women as it relates to the neglect of families, friends, personal time and the like in favor...
What Leaders Can Learn from Britney
Britney's brain is toxic Originally uploaded by bowbrick She is in the airport lounge. She is in the inflight magazine. When you walk past the duty free store there are perfumes. There is music and there are film clips. And she is all over the newspapers and magazine...
What Leaders Can Learn From Celebrities
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...
Move Over Boys
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...
Want Higher Profits? Smash the Glass Ceiling
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...
To Lead or Not to Lead
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 someone who starts a...
The Currency of Knowledge
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 a company...
Nina Nets It Out
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...
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