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Announcing It’s All in the BRA! A New Radio Show Exploring Women in Business

 NEW RADIO SHOW EXPLORES WOMEN IN BUSINESS, SEEKS TO EMPOWER WOMEN LEADERS IN BUSINESS COMMUNITY ─  “It’s All in the BRA: Business-Revenue-Assets With Wendy Hanson” Premieres Monday, May 6, 2013 on Contact Talk Radio International and Select Satellite Stations ─  … Continue reading

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Hiring Great People

One of the most important jobs of a leader is hiring great people. Many companies such as Google take a long time to get to know someone during the hiring period. I’ve heard it has taken up to six months. … Continue reading

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Fake It ‘til You Make It

Have you ever lost your confidence? Have you ever experienced a time in your business or in your work where you felt like everything was just going wrong? Especially if you are an entrepreneur, you are bound to have those … Continue reading

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Remote Teams and Connection

So many companies, especially high tech and online media companies are working remotely. How do we build connection when we are spread out across the country?  Building connection to build a team needs to be very intentional when you work … Continue reading

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Connection Builds Teams

What comes to your mind when I say—“Connection Builds Teams”? Does your brain say—“oh yes” or “huh?” There is important data that backs up the theory that when you are connected with people at work and have satisfying relationships, you … Continue reading

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Your Personal Org Chart

When you think about an organizational chart, what comes to your mind? Most people think of the rigid charts that document the reporting lines in a big organization. It’s usually a top-down structure. There’s a different way to create an … Continue reading

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Look Back, to Move Forward

In looking ahead to plan next year, what is important to you in 2013? What do you want this next year to be about? I believe if we do not create the map for where we want to go, we … Continue reading

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I Can’t Do That!

Have you ever come up against an activity, a goal or a job and said, “I can’t do that!” Where has that shown up for you?  Have you seen yoga postures, technical problems on your computer or physical challenges and … Continue reading

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Renegades – Business Lessons From Dragon Boat Racing

Last month, in the middle of San Francisco Bay, I learned more about myself and teaming than I have in a while. Treasure Island, a jewel of an island buried beneath the Bay Bridge in San Francisco, provided the perfect … Continue reading

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Leadership Lesson: Love Works

An esteemed colleague and good friend heard Joel Manby speak about his book, “Love Works,” at a Toastmaster Conference.  He said, “You would really like this guy.” I just finished listening to the audio book.  He was so right. Joel’s … Continue reading

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