Tajikistan, rural women gain business skills and independence through self-help groups “I earn money and it makes me happy,” says Anjira Ashurova, a 46-year-old woman who lives in the small village of Shahraki Somoniyon in Sughd Province, northern Tajikistan. “I spend it on my basic needs and those of my children. I feel strong. I learned new skills and am practicing them in my daily life. I enjoy my work and the most important thing is that I enjoy working as a team. We support each … [Read more...]
THOUGHTS BECOME ACTIONS …. Where Do I Begin?
March 17, 2013 by
Quite often, our experience of stress comes from our perception of the situation. Often that perception is right, but sometimes it's not. For instance, sometimes we're unreasonably harsh with ourselves or instinctively jump to wrong conclusions about people's motives. This can send us into a downward spiral of unhappiness and negative thinking, and can cause us to be unfair or aggressive with others. Thought Awareness, Rational Thinking, and Positive Thinking are simple … [Read more...]
Leading Forward with Irene Becker – February 2, 2013
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Build the Leadership Skills YOU Need NOW! | Optimize-Humanize-Monetize LEADING FORWARD Recommendation: "If you're interested in smart leadership, strategic thought and smart results, follow Irene Becker." ~ Professor Calestous Juma, Kennedy School, Harvard University Project Managers, develop the Skills YOU Need to lead forward NOW with leadership & communication expert Irene Becker. Irene's 3Q Edge™ and R-E-A-C-H™ methodologies have helped clients in Canada, USA and Europe … [Read more...]
