Tag: national
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The Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion
Travelers by Pexels Our team was stumped – we just couldn’t find a unique approach that wasn’t cliché or corny for a new proposal. I looked around the room and realized our team was homogenous in gender, race, and age. Luckily, we were in the midst of the hiring process and one of our top…
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8 Ways to Celebrate International World Happiness Day
Happiness is a fabulous state of mind – many of us can remember the days and times that have brought us the happiest memories. Wouldn’t it be amazing to be happy for the majority of your life? Believe it or not, happiness can be influenced by where you live. The World Happiness Report is a…
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10 Tips for Home Organization for Spring Equinox
Spring Greetings by Pexels As the first crocuses and daffodils begin to peek out of the ground and the days grow warmer, it’s important to prepare for the coming summer months ahead. March 20-21st marks spring equinox in the northern hemisphere. On this day, the sun shines directly onto the equator, and the length of…
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10 Tips for Successfully Handling the Cultural Implications of Smartphones
A recent study by the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology found that smartphone use undermines the benefits and enjoyment of real world, face-to-face interactions. In an age of all things digital, how do we balance the utility of technology with real life engagement? We dove into the research and here’s what we found. We Live…
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Tips on How to Crush any SXSW Mentoring Session
“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.” ~Isaac Newton Mentorship involves acting as a trusted advisor to provide insight, wisdom and advice to help others succeed personally and professionally. A mentor may be a colleague, coach, international business expert, relative, or friend. They lend their wisdom…
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5 Things to Know About Women on Corporate Boards
Are you ready to discover if board service is right for you? Are you ready to commit to taking steps to make that a reality? In January 2019, twelve women started Austin’s first Board Readiness Mastermind: A 12-month program for taking concrete steps toward board service. This Mastermind is organized by 2020 Women on Boards…
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International Women’s Day 2019
March is a month that is jam-packed with appreciation for women, both nationally and internationally. Friday March 8, 2019 is the internationally recognized holiday known as Women’s Day. Despite what some may think, this holiday is no fad; in fact, Women’s Day is a globally recognized holiday that has been celebrated for over a…
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3 Ways to Participate in Women’s History Month
As a board member of both the Global Thinkers Forum and Athena40, I am passionate about sharing the message of accountable leadership, women’s empowerment, and youth development. In light of the #MeToo Movement women’s history is undergoing dramatic change on a global scale. Historically,…
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Understanding Intercultural Competence and Uncertainty Reduction
This 3-part blog series is a book review of Dr. Alex Matveev’s excellent book Intercultural Competence in Organizations. Alex and I met during SIETAR USA in 2017 where we were featured as published authors. We immediately felt a Central-Eastern European bond since he is Russian and I’m part Czech. I ordered his book Intercultural Competence…
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4 Tips on Mastering Neighborly Etiquette in a Tech Society
Every society sets expectations and has “social norms.” In society, can chose to follow certain rules or guidelines if we seek to enjoy a positive and comfortable relationship with others. These societal rules are absorbed and learned almost naturally from the people who surround us. In the 21st century, societal communication has changed due to…