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Preview Thursday: Destination Facilitation

Lead Change Blog

David Livermore, president of the Cultural Intelligence Center in East Lansing, Michigan, and author of 10 books on global leadership, is an expert on the topic of global mindset or “cultural intelligence” (CQ) as he refers to it.

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10 Best Countries For Women In 2012 (Spoiler Alert: U.S. Did Not Make the Cut)

Women on Business

” Finland: Up from the third spot on the list in 2011, Finland’s new position at #2 matches its jump in the WEC Global Gender Gap this year. Ireland has made great strides in closing the gender gap since 2006 when the WEC began measuring the Global Gender Gap.

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Leadership Strategies: Are You a Davos Woman?

Women on Business

First some facts: Did you know that fewer than 3 percent of the Fortune Global 500 chief executives are women ? 1 Comments 1 Women Entrepreneurs January 18th, 2011 at 5:42 pm Thanks for this post. By Sylvia Lafair Picture yourself in Davos Switzerland at the annual gathering of the world’s rich and powerful.

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A Global Standard of Living Shift

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These prices have risen due to strong global demand, particularly in emerging markets, and pockets of reduced supply. The globalization of the labor force continues to exert pressure on the U.S. This vulnerability was highlighted in mid-2008 when oil prices soared and consumer spending promptly tanked.

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A Guilty Conscience = A Great Hire??? :: Women on Business

Women on Business

By Maribeth Kuzmeski Are you looking to add new individuals to your team in 2011? Studies show that hiring guilt-prone employees is smart business! Keep in mind, there is a big difference between guilt-prone and guilty) Guilt-ridden people make better employees, tend to work hard, perform better and are less likely to call in sick.

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The Season for Giving

Women on Business

Findings in a global Barclay’s Wealth study last year revealed that “women are playing an increasingly important role in driving the charitable agenda and that women are more generous than men, giving away a higher percentage of their net investable assets than their male counterparts.

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Be an Advocate for Yourself :: Women on Business

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