February, 2011

Women's Leadership Exchange

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Wear Red Feb. 4 - Show Your Colors!

Women's Leadership Exchange

Color sends a powerful message, especially when used in marketing or promoting ideas, products or services. Be aware that those Crayolas of childhood can be a weapon or a magic wand…predisposing us to accept or reject the messenger. The color RED is particularly strong in sending messages. Symbolically, it can communicate many things and many conflicting ideas.

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Courage Under Fire

Women's Leadership Exchange

These days people’s courage is surely being tested. It’s under fire. Courage could be one of the least appreciated leadership principles. I am truly inspired by how the citizens of the world are mustering up their courage on a daily basis to make change that impacts all of us. If you are in Egypt, you need courage to stand up for what you believe against the government.

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The Party is Just Starting for UN Women

Women's Leadership Exchange

The launch of UN Women in the UN General Assembly Hall this week, February 24th, felt like a celebration. There was indeed a reason to celebrate. Who wouldn’t celebrate the vision set forth by the United Nations for global gender equality and the empowerment of women. The leaders and celebrities participating in the program were impressive. Hosted by former President of Chile Michelle Bachelet, energized in her new roles as UN Women’s Executive Director and UN Under-Secretary General