The term “culture” has become something of a buzzword in the world of business. Many corporations and large companies like to talk about how they have “strong” or “innovative” and “modern” cultures, but what does this mean, exactly? An organization’s culture, personally, is defined by how the people within this organization behave and interact with one another. This includes management, mid-level management, team leaders and the people at the very bottom of the organizational … [Read more...]
Constable Mina Rahravan – WOMAN of ACTION™
February 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this powerful woman leader that is devoting her life to the courageous and dangerous field as York Region's very first female Tactical Flight Officer "This woman devotes her life to the protection of people; and works diligently to promote and support diversity saying: “When people have to interact with police, it’s not always a good day for them,” Rahravan explained. “In a diverse region like York, it’s important for police … [Read more...]
6 Simple Rules for Political Leadership Success
January 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
While every woman's path to achieving political leadership and influencing public policy is different, these rules help women get on the right track, argues Rebecca Sive in this excerpt from "Every Day Is Election Day: A Woman's Guide." (WOMENSENEWS)-- No. 1: Here's number one: if you want to be a winner, you have to want it really bad. My dear friend, neighbor and longtime mentor Ilana Diamond Rovner, the first female judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, has a … [Read more...]
Jeanne Holm – WOMAN of ACTION™
August 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this powerful woman leader that is devoting her life to the creation and sustenance of World Peace, and technology innovations; both on earth and in space. "I am a WOMAN of ACTION™ because when others turn away from a challenge, I embrace it." Jeanne Holm WOMAN of ACTION™ Jeanne Holm Jeanne Holm has extensive experience in education, innovation, and government … [Read more...]
Women are the Future, and so it is ….
August 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
“Men are losing their grip,” wrote Jennifer Homans in her New York Times review of “The End of Men and Rise of Women,” Hanna Rosin’s bestseller. “Patriarchy is crumbling. We are reaching ‘the end of 200,000 years of human history and the beginning of a new era’ in which women, and womanly skills and traits, are on the rise.” Warning guys, this is the last gasp of your male-dominated patriarchy. Women will rule the future. Men hate it, are trapped in the past. Driven by tribal urges to fight … [Read more...]
Donna Duncan, BA (Hon), MA – WOMAN of ACTION™
January 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this Canadian woman leader that is devoting her life to the betterment of our youth, with a focus on the issue of proper care and expedient services for children and their families in the area of Mental Health. Leading the Charge for 'mental health' with her stellar leadership qualities, her passion for children's health shows through her own words "Together, we will bring hope, optimism, and possibilities to the children … [Read more...]
Denise Morrison, President & CEO of Campbell Soup Company
November 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
MPW Insider is one of several online communities where the biggest names in business answer timely career and leadership questions. This week we ask: How can women rise to the C-suite? The following answer is by Denise Morrison, President and CEO of Campbell Soup Company. I’m from a generation of women that shattered the glass ceiling. We didn’t wait for doors to open. The lesson I learned is that you need to open some doors for yourself in pursuit of career advancement. Here’s what I … [Read more...]
Pamela Jeffery – WOMAN of ACTION™
November 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this Canadian woman leader, one that is being celebrated for her dedication to changing the lives of women and girls. With the support of the Harper government, founded the creation of an advisory council to promote the participation of women on public and private corporate boards. She says of her own creation, 'Here at WXN, we inspire smart women to lead. It’s more than a tagline; it’s our contribution to making a … [Read more...]
