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Rekindling the Inner Flame in Others, and in Ourselves

Michael Lee Stallard

Doug Conant’s Story: Being Honored and Honoring Others Doug Conant is the leader who turned around Campbell Soup Company when he served as President and CEO (2001-2011). We’ve previously written about how Conant held senior leaders accountable for improving employee engagement at Campbell’s and the tremendous difference it made.

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The Rewards of Mentoring :: Women on Business

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Stimmler , contributing Women on Business writer A few days ago I received an out-of-the-blue email from a former intern at my firm thanking me and my business partner “for being such fantastic mentors.&# It was great to hear from her and learn about what she’s now doing a decade later.

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Thriving During an Economic Downturn :: Women on Business

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Several women I have spoken to recently told me their success stories, and what they have done to receive positive press even in difficult times. So not only is she expanding her business, but it is also encouraging to hear about companies who are hiring now. One woman I spoke with runs a staffing company.

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Appreciating the UConn Streak :: Women on Business

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Stimmler , contributing Women on Business writer As some of you may know, the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team made history a couple of weeks ago by setting an NCAA record with their 89 game win streak. Some of the writers pointed out that these were two different sports and couldn’t be compared.

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Be an Advocate for Yourself :: Women on Business

Women on Business

Usually sponsors have more senior positions than mentors, and it is their responsibility to advocate for an individual and pull them up the ranks to a top level position in the company. The study shows that men receive more sponsorship than women and this has a direct relationship to the number of men promoted to top positions.

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Ask for a Promotion :: Women on Business

Women on Business

If this is accurate, which I suspect it is, why don’t we ask about opportunities to move up? Describe how the work you do benefits the organization and your boss or department in particular. State up front that you enjoy working with him/her and love the organization and are interested in new opportunities to rise to the next level.

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Pack Some Energy into Your Lunch :: Women on Business

Women on Business

A big part of the working mind is blood flow, and ultimately, most organs in the body also rely on the blood flow. Studies continue to show the positive influence of blueberries in our lives. Ryan, contributing Women On Business writer What’s. The whole grains also contain dietary fiber and vitamin E.

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