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Meet Ann Doan Conkle
Ann was one of the 14 women who believed in the mission of Women’s Impact so much that they invested in its future. Ann says she can’t imagine where her life would be if she hadn’t had this organization – and its members – in her life.
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Empowerment Day 2024
This transformative event brought together over fifty women who were eager to learn, grow, and inspire each other.
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Cargill named Executive Director
The Women’s Impact, Inc. Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Stephanie Cargill has been named the organization’s new executive director.
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A Closer Look at Discrimination
Are incidents of discriminatory behavior up or are more people reporting incidents of discriminatory behavior? Are more “things” happening or are we hearing about more “things?” Does it matter?
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Communication Across the Ages | Part 2
As much as technology gives us more ways to communicate, it gives us more ways to be misunderstood. Trying to communicate effectively with...
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Communication Across the Ages | Part 1
Ah, the joys of workplace communication! Trying to communicate effectively with a multi-generational team is like trying to navigate a corn maze blindfolded. Before we dive into the circumstances that cause miscommunication among the generations, let's hit the pause button on our devices and explore workplace communication, ways to find...
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Signature Thoughts by Carol Seymour | Part 2
Don't be nice. Be kind instead. At our NYC alumni dinner recently, Mary Ann Jackson, an executive from Prudential, made the comment, “There is a difference between ‘being nice’ and ‘being kind.’” I was intrigued. “Give me an example,” I asked her – and the conversation took off from there. “Nice” and “Kind” come from
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Signature Thoughts by Carol Seymour | Part 1
If you’ve got a dream chase it 'cause a dream won’t chase you back… The lyrics floated out of the country music radio station, and I took a moment to pause and write them down. I know what it’s like to have a big dream but still hesitate or hold back. I also know
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Here’s Why Single-Tasking Is Better Than Multi-Tasking by Dr. Geri Puleo
“There’s too much to do!!! Do more with less!!! Don’t waste time!!!” These are caveats by which many of us live our lives.
For greater efficiency and financial profitability, many companies now expect their human resources to be able to
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Seeing What Matters
I am excited! I have been waiting for more than 15 years to participate in one of Amy Herman’s workshops on The Art of Perception. I met Amy years ago when I worked with her sister. I was fascinated by Amy’s choice to use works of fine art as a tool to improve observation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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