The Top Two Secrets of Successful Professional Women
Some years ago the Catalyst group did a survey of women in fortune 500 companies who were at the VP level or higher. They asked them to describe the behaviors that led to their success. The number one answer at 71 percent was “exceeding expectations.” The number two answer at 67 percent was “communicating with men in a manner with which men were comfortable.”
How to view it: In a recent article here on w2wlink.com, a different study from Catalyst reports the “damned if you do and doomed if you don’t” double bind that professional women face. It is very helpful to know that both Sylla, Charybdis exist. The trick is to know how to sail your boat between them (Yes, I get the irony of using this Greek metaphor (
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A Touch of Glitter…
Most of us are on a limited budget this year, but there are some accessories that can update a holiday wardrobe at very little cost. If you wait for sales, all the better. Sequined tanks and scarves are both good choices – just the right festive touch without going overboard.
You’ll find that sequined tops go in and out of fashion. So, hang on to whatever you have, chances are it will work for a few years, then you’ll pack it away for a while. When you resurrect it, it will look new & fresh all over again! That’s because a tank is so basic, there aren’t too many details that can change. This year, you’ll wear the tank under a jacket, paired with jeans, pencil skirt, long full skirt with a cardigan, (
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Get A Head Start On Next Year
By now, you probably have most of your holiday shopping done, and it’s a good time to start thinking about next year. First, total up everything you spent. List all the gifts you bought, and also list those “screaming deals” you just couldn’t pass up for yourself. Don’t forget to add to your list if you end up running out for last-minute items. Also, make another category for expenses you incur for seasonal entertainment, whether it’s hosting a family dinner, or going out for a night or weekend on the town. Make a separate category for January sales, and be sure to itemize everything. (
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Take a Break Close to Home
If you’re longing for a break but you’re short on time, money or both, look at the nearest large city nearest you – or even the city you already live in. Many hotels offer tempting mid-week or weekend specials around this time, so check around to see what deals may be available for you.
It helps to save on airfare, not to mention avoiding the stress that goes along with traveling during the holidays! You’ll have a leisurely time, enjoy a massage or facial at the hotel spa, take in some window shopping (or real shopping, since you’ve saved so much money) in the upscale shopping district.
See a show, and visit all those touristy places you’ve never seen, (
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LOOK YOUR BEST FOR THE HOLIDAYS
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LOOK YOUR BEST FOR THE HOLIDAYS
...those Christmas photos are around forever
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Sensible Shoes
 
Back in February 2010, we profiled an amazing woman, Melva Steen - http://www.goldivas.com/articles/article.aspx?id=166 – at that time, Melva told me she was working on a book about her experiences as a Peace Corp volunteer in Malawi, Africa. The book is finished now, and it’s a very good read.
Among her other talents, Melva is a good writer, you really get a sense of what it was like to be there in her (sensible?) shoes. It’s a good story, and you really must admire someone who signs up as a Peace Corp volunteer at age 74! (
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Wheat Belly
After seeing Dr. Michael Eades’ entertaining review* of Wheat Belly, by William Davis, MD, I knew I would have to get this book! I’ve found it to be an excellent addition to my nutrition and diet library.
Dr. Davis is a cardiologist, and he relates case histories of his patients who have garnered enormous benefits from following his diet recommendations, which include elimination of wheat (
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