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06.27.18
A Case for 2 Ears, 1 Mouth—How active is your listening?
We can all use a reminder from time-to-time about the importance of soft skills, also sometimes called professional or transferable skills. My reminder about active listening skills came through a recent workshop I attended. Active listening can be an exhaustive skill, yet, one that is especially valuable. It can positively set you apart in this ever-connected world. It is […]
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3 Reasons Why Moms Make Great Entrepreneurs
Mothers are a particulars special breed in their own right, and it turns out some of the qualities that make a great mother can also translate into great entrepreneurs. I am fortunate to have grown up with an incredible mother who encouraged, inspired and supported my dreams. Having lost her just two short years ago, […]
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“I” what? How IHOP took the Internet by storm
As P. T. Barnum, the 19th-century American showman and circus owner once said, “any publicity is good publicity.” Here’s hoping that adage works in favor of IHOb (formerly known as IHOP). The famed pancake house recently announced its plans to (temporarily, perhaps) change its name from IHOP® ® to IHOb. While the rebranding is undoubtedly […]
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The Second Generation Family Curse
Family-owned businesses face a steeper incline than most companies. According to Entrepreneur.com, only 30 percent of family-owned businesses survive into the second generation, and only 12 percent make it to the third. It might seem at times the same reasons that can drive their growth can also result in their demise. What do I mean? […]
Read More06.12.18
Mentoring that Matters: 4 Tips to Guide You
There is such positive energy at The NIIC and so many opportunities to expand knowledge, connect with entrepreneurs, and learn from the best and brightest. Like our recent Mentoring—Making a BIG Difference Workshop, made possible by Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Center (WEOC) and Fort Wayne SCORE and led by Toni Widman and Jackie Delagrange, Integrated Talent Jobs—all experts in talent development. I have served as […]
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