by Joanie Connell | Nov 11, 2015 | Blog, Empowered, Leadership, REAL Life Skills, Values
If you ever get the chance to hear Dr. Gary Krahn speak, take it. Not only is he a great speaker, he inspires greatness. In fact, his vision as head of La Jolla Country Day School is to “inspire greatness for a better world.” The first time I heard Dr. Krahn speak was...
by Joanie Connell | Mar 19, 2015 | Blog, Leadership, Life Change, REAL Life Skills, Values
How do you measure up? “What’s your number?” One executive asks another, engaging in the not-so-subtle competition of whose is bigger. I am a woman so I don’t get asked this question very often. Rather, it’s about my children. “How [successful] are your kids?” That’s...
by Joanie Connell | Aug 11, 2014 | Blog, Leadership, REAL Life Skills, Resilient, Values
Bill Treasurer is an expert on Risk. He has graciously shared tips for assessing whether taking a risk is right for you. Millennials, especially, consider Bill’s advice. Women too. You have been raised in a risk-averse environment, but risk is actually a good thing if...
by Joanie Connell | Jun 11, 2014 | Blog, Influencing, Leadership, Women Leaders
Lessons from “Managing Yourself: Women, Find Your Voice” by Kathryn Heath, Jill Flynn, and Mary Davis Holt, in the June 14 issue of Harvard Business Review. By Joanie Connell Last week I attended a webinar and was surprised at how useful it was. In it,...
