"The art of communication is the language of leadership." James Humes From a confused look to a clear set of verbal instructions, we communicate all day, every day in a variety of ways. George Bernard Shaw, an Irish playwright, critic, and political activist famously...

GeekPack proudly announces that its CEO and founder, Julia Taylor, has been selected as a 2024 Cartier Women’s Initiative Fellow. This recognition celebrates her unwavering dedication to empowering women and underrepresented groups through digital skills training. The...

"Control leads to compliance; autonomy leads to engagement." Daniel H. Pink We make decisions every day, all day, and while these decisions have consequences, most are small. When we were young, especially in our teens, we yearned for authority and autonomy. We have...

"Preparedness, when properly pursued, is a way of life, not a sudden spectacular program." Spencer W. Kimball Sam approached me and handed me the white paper he produced in preparation for my meeting with the board on Monday. Sam is a great teammate. We've been...

"A wise man makes his own decisions. An ignorant man follows public opinion." Chinese Proverb Sua Sponte, defined in Wikipedia, is a Latin phrase for, "of his or her own accord or on one's own behalf." Used often in legal or court language it means, "an act or...

The secret of success is to do the common things (meetings) uncommonly well." John D. Rockefeller Ahh meetings… We love them, we hate them. Single panel comics and television shows such as "The Office" make fun of them, yet they are an essential part of any organized...

The Department of Commerce’s First-of-its-Kind Supply Chain Center The Supply Chain Center (SCC), which is housed in the Industry and Analysis unit (I&A), is increasing the resilience of select critical supply chains. We are integrating industry expertise and data...

"If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." Issac Newton Today, March 29th, is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. I once heard a former boss and mentor of mine - a Vietnam veteran himself, honor the veterans of World War II by...

"Connecting Women’s Business Globally: How to Leverage Innovation and Disruption to Grow Your Business" IWEC is thrilled to reveal the exciting news of the 2024 Annual Conference, slated to unfold in Washington, D.C., from Saturday November 9th Welcome Reception to...

"The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence." Blake Lively There is no such thing as a completely confident leader. There may be leaders who have huge egos and think they know it all but, I promise, they have internal struggles such as insecurity. As leaders,...

"When people go to work, they shouldn't have to leave their hearts at home." Betty Bender I've noted that I've enjoyed 0% turnover in my small businesses but I must clarify. I have had employee turnover but I'm the one who turned them over - meaning I fired them. I'm...

"Never say, 'That's not my job.' That oozes arrogance and laziness. Chip in and help with what needs to be done even if it is not your responsibility. Even when nobody's watching." Inspirational Quotes Job Descriptions. Most every working person has one. They are...

"My minds made up. Don't confuse me with facts." Amazing Quotes I have done my share of convincing or attempting to convince in my decades of leading and even today as I sell high-end products in one of my businesses. I've got the scars to prove it. I do indeed do my...

"Misunderstanding is the breeding ground of discord, and discord is the precursor to disaster." QuotableLines.com Effective communication remains one of the greatest challenges in leadership. George Bernard Shaw states, "the single biggest problem in communication is...

Attention Women Veterans!!   Are you a member of Women Veterans Alliance?  They offer several tools, directories and resources available on their Women Veterans Alliance website. From support networks to career guidance and health resources, they offer...