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Lowe sets her eyes on France
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West Pymble junior and former Northern Tigers representative Rachel Lowe is raring to go ahead of her third season of W-League football with Western Sydney Wanderers.
With the Women’s World Cup on the horizon next year, the midfielder is hopeful of earning a seat on the plane to France with a strong W-League campaign.
“That’s probably one of my main aims (for the season),” she said.
“I think if I score a few goals and have a good season there’s no reason why I can’t be in the squad.
“It’s definitely an opportunity I want to take.”
However, wearing the green and gold for the Young Matildas takes precedence this week before she can pull on the red and black of the Wanderers.
The Young Matildas are currently in Lebanon for the first round of qualifiers for next year’s AFC Under-19 Championship, starting tonight against Mongolia before further fixtures against Lebanon and Hong Kong.
Lowe is no stranger to the national set-up, making her a senior debut for the Matildas in the Algarve Cup earlier this year.
“It’s something you think about when you’re younger but you don’t think it will become a reality,” she said.
“It was great to get on the field, especially with the team that was there and the success that they’d had.
“A lot of the players are getting quite a high profile like Sam Kerr and all the girls that are playing in America.
“So being on the field with them and making my debut against strong opposition, it was a privilege.”
The 17-year-old is now one of the experienced older members of the Young Matildas squad, captaining the team in matches against Thailand and Timor-Leste earlier this year.
“I really enjoy it – everybody on the field is a leader, but I think that having that extra responsibility (as captain) you’re more accountable and I think you’ve got to set an example for the younger girls,” she said.
“I used to be one of the youngest in the squad when I first started but now that I’m one the oldest it’s nice to set a good example and know that you’ve got people looking up to you on and off the park.”
Lowe started her football career with West Pymble FC, playing in a mixed team alongside her twin brother before joining Northern Tigers in 2011.
After three seasons with Tigers, the promising youngster joined the Football NSW Institute program and has progressed through the ranks over the past five seasons.
Since finishing the NSW NPL season with the Football NSW Institute in August, focus has shifted to another W-League campaign with the Wanderers.
Lowe has already built an impressive record in the national competition, playing 20 of a possible 24 matches over the past two seasons and notching up her first goal against Sam Kerr’s Perth Glory last season.
The new campaign is shaping up nicely for the Wanderers, with a host of experienced signings under new coach Dan Barrett.
“I’m really enjoying this year, the past two years they were good it was a good stepping stone. This year is like a whole other level,” she said.
“The older girls, I’ve actually looked up to quite a few of them growing up because they were big names when I was young.
“Even just watching them in training you learn so much and I think I’ve improved a lot already even in the pre-season, I’m loving it.”
This article was originally published at: nsfa.asn.au/recent-news/lowe-sets-her-eyes-on-france/?fbclid=IwAR2Rnzm5ap8pVwWRCdOtH4ChbwJiavoOlpPyolhxmbOiFxeaquP7SUW0IIk
From the terraces to the turf, Baccus cannot wait to come home
In their seven seasons in the Hyundai A-League, Western Sydney Wanderers have certainly lived up to their name and Keanu Baccus knows it better than most.
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Western Sydney Wanderers FC are proud to announce that tickets to this year's Gold Star Lunch have officially sold out.
'Amazing, state of the art' pitch prepared for Western Sydney's Wanderland return
Western Sydney Wanderers and Leeds United can expect an ?amazing, state of the art? pitch ? and an atmosphere to match it ? at Wanderland, according to a Bankwest Stadium groundskeeper.
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Mwamba spends night in prison
Second Republican president Frederick Chiluba’s administrative assistant, Emmanuel Mwamba was yesterday arrested and detained in connection with anonymous articles that appeared on the web-based publication, the Zambian Watchdog.
Mwamba is expected to appear in court today at 10 hours in Lusaka.
The Times of Zambia reports that Mr Mwamba went to Zambia Police Service headquarters in Lusaka yesterday at about 09:30 hours accompanied by his lawyer, John Sangwa and was questioned for about 45 minutes before he was taken to Woodlands police station.
His lawyer spoke with the police at Woodlands police reception for about 20 minutes and he resisted police orders to have him locked up because he wanted to meet with court officials for a court appearance.
Mr Mwamba remained in the custody of the police within the reception area while Mr Sangwa made contacts with the court officials.
Mr Sangwa told journalists before he drove off that the matter would depend on what was going to happen in the chambers but did not have further details.
At about 15:00 hours, Mr Mwamba appeared before Judge Gregory Phiri but the case was heard in chambers at the Supreme Court buildings.
The two parties, the State and the defence, were arguing about how the matter should proceed.
Hearing takes place at 10:00 hours today to determine what course the matter should take and Mr Mwamba was remanded in custody.
Mr Justice Phiri last week ordered for the arrest and appearance in court of the author and publisher of two alleged anonymous contemptuous articles on the Zambian Watchdog in the going trial for the murder of Lusaka businessman, Sajid Itowala.
Mohan’s lawyer, Bonaventure Mutale had applied that the analyses were prejudicial to the proceedings in court and pleaded with Mr Phiri that the author and publisher be cited for contempt.
Mr Mutale submitted that the blog-based articles, published on October 22 and November 2, 2010, were not only a serious onslaught on the judiciary but on the administration of justice in the country.
The first article was titled “The plot thickens” and the second one was titled “Mathew Mohan: Has his testimony done anything to the judiciary?”
This is in a case in which Inktech managing director, Mathew Mohan and his two co-accused, Idris and Shabir Patel have been charged with the murder of Cyclone Hardware director, Sajid Itowala.
Earlier last week, The Post managing editor, Amos Malupenga in his letter copied to Justice Phiri and the Inspector General of Police (IG) Francis Kabonde challenged Mwamba to deny that he was the author of the said documents published on the Internet and were allegedly against The Post and other people.
In the letter of November 2, 2010, Malupenga accused Mwamba of engaging himself in activities that alienated The Post and claimed that the documents put his newspaper at odds with the judiciary.
In his letter, Malupenga stated that The Post wished to put on record its displeasure at the manner in which Mwamba allegedly maligned and cast aspersions against The Post by writing various anonymous articles, which Mwamba allegedly circulated on the internet via e-mail and some web-based publications such as the Zambian Watchdog.
Malupenga alleged that Mwamba, in his usual style of hiding behind anonymity, published a document called ‘Mathew Mohan: Has his Testimony damaged the Judiciary?’ and was published on the Zambian Watchdog tilted as “Powerful Forces and Corruption in Mohan’s murder Trial”
Zambia misappropriated $13m from Global Fund – report
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mokado posha on Luo, Kapyongo, Siliya fight over deal to install CCTV at CBUNo one should vote to this bastards they are highly corrupted .. eating poor Zambian's...
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You Gave Facebook Your Number For Security. They Used It For Ads
By Gennie Gebhart, Associate Director of Research, Electronic Frontier Foundation
Add “a phone number I never gave Facebook for targeted advertising” to the list of deceptive and invasive ways Facebook makes money off your personal information. Contrary to user expectations and Facebook representatives’ own previous statements, the company has been using contact information that users explicitly provided for security purposes—or that users never provided at all—for targeted advertising.
A group of academic researchers from Northeastern University and Princeton University, along with Gizmodo reporters, have used real-world tests to demonstrate how Facebook’s latest deceptive practice works. They found that Facebook harvests user phone numbers for targeted advertising in two disturbing ways: two-factor authentication (2FA) phone numbers, and “shadow” contact information.
Two-Factor Authentication Is Not The Problem
First, when a user gives Facebook their number for security purposes—to set up 2FA, or to receive alerts about new logins to their account—that phone number can become fair game for advertisers within weeks. (This is not the first time Facebook has misused 2FA phone numbers.)
But the important message for users is: this is not a reason to turn off or avoid 2FA. The problem is not with two-factor authentication. It’s not even a problem with the inherent weaknesses of SMS-based 2FA in particular. Instead, this is a problem with how Facebook has handled users’ information and violated their reasonable security and privacy expectations.
There are many types of 2FA. SMS-based 2FA requires a phone number, so you can receive a text with a “second factor” code when you log in. Other types of 2FA—like authenticator apps and hardware tokens—do not require a phone number to work. However, until just four months ago, Facebook required users to enter a phone number to turn on any type of 2FA, even though it offers its authenticator as a more secure alternative. Other companies—Google notable among them—also still follow that outdated practice.
Even with the welcome move to no longer require phone numbers for 2FA, Facebook still has work to do here. This finding has not only validated users who are suspicious of Facebook's repeated claims that we have “complete control” over our own information, but has also seriously damaged users’ trust in a foundational security practice.
Until Facebook and other companies do better, users who need privacy and security most—especially those for whom using an authenticator app or hardware key is not feasible—will be forced into a corner.
Shadow Contact Information
Second, Facebook is also grabbing your contact information from your friends. Kash Hill of Gizmodo provides an example:
...if User A, whom we’ll call Anna, shares her contacts with Facebook, including a previously unknown phone number for User B, whom we’ll call Ben, advertisers will be able to target Ben with an ad using that phone number, which I call “shadow contact information,” about a month later.
This means that, even if you never directly handed a particular phone number over to Facebook, advertisers may nevertheless be able to associate it with your account based on your friends’ phone books.
Even worse, none of this is accessible or transparent to users. You can’t find such “shadow” contact information in the “contact and basic info” section of your profile; users in Europe can’t even get their hands on it despite explicit requirements under the GDPR that a company give users a “right to know” what information it has on them.
As Facebook attempts to salvage its reputation among users in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, it needs to put its money where its mouth is. Wiping 2FA numbers and “shadow” contact data from non-essential use would be a good start.
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American Diabetes Association Moves to the Heart of Downtown Los Angeles Move Reinforces its Mission to Expand Awareness and Education
The American Diabetes Association announced today that its Los Angeles operation is moving to permanent, expanded offices in the heart of the financial district of downtown Los Angeles. The firm will occupy the 9th floor at 611 Wilshire Boulevard. The ADA’s move is fueled by the combined strength of its Los Angeles based team and the resources of the organization’s
New Rendering Building Announcements
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611 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 810
(213) 622-7188 x 210
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Expansion Ahead:The Campaign for York County Libraries
Three Locations to Undergo Transformation
Three York County Libraries have renovation and expansion plans in their future. The project will transform Kaltreider-Benfer Library, Martin Library, and Kreutz Creek Library, into state-of-the-art library facilities. The endeavor marks the first simultaneous, multi-location expansion project in the York County Libraries’45-year history.
Here’s a Quick Look at What’s Happening
Kaltreider-Benfer Library
Kaltreider-Benfer Library in Red Lion will be expanding on the Charles Street side of its building and to the rear. Glass and windows will line the two new sides of the building resulting in more natural lighting and improved lighting efficiencies. The 19-year-old structure will expand to 14,000 sq. ft. and will be renovated and repurposed during the construction phase. It will feature dedicated children and teen program spaces and an expanded open service area.
Martin Library
Martin Library, located in York City, will renovate and re-purpose 18,000 sq. ft. of its 68,000 sq. ft. building.
We’re landlocked in our facility – we can’t build up or out, but we can redesign how we use the space. – Robert F. Lambert, York County Libraries President
Martin Library Director Mina Edmondson talks about the changes envisioned for the second floor.
Key changes include improved community space and customer services areas, expanded teen space with digital media labs, and areas for STEM and robotics exploration for children. Energy efficiencies and historic preservation of the building are also part of the project.
Kreutz Creek Library
This year, Kreutz Creek Library in Hellam is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. Established in 1979 in a 1,200 sq. ft. FEMA trailer, the library will grow over seven times in size when it moves to the adjacent 8,800 sq. ft. Hellam Township building.
PA Representative Keith Gillespie speaks about the impact Kreutz Creek Library has on its local community.
Township supervisors voted in March to construct a new facility on their Walnut Street campus and to allow the library to use their current municipal building. The future site for Kreutz Creek Library will feature dedicated children and teen program spaces, open service area, additional computers, seating and meeting spaces.
https://campaign.yorklibraries.org/
It Started on Tour
YCL President Robert F. Lambert addresses the crowd gathered at a recent press conference.
Robert’s listening tour during his first year as president in 2016 is what spurred the growth of these three libraries. He met with staff and community members at libraries countywide, and the needs quickly emerged. According to Robert, Kreutz Creek, Kaltreider, and Martin required expanded and enhanced facilities to better provide programs that are core to our mission of serving children, teens, and adults.
A team of community volunteers is rallying support for the project which includes matching dollars from state grants. Individuals wanting to learn more about the York County Libraries Imagine. Discover. Connect. campaign to transform lives and build community can go to campaign.yorklibraries.org.
SummerQuest at Kaltreider-Benfer Library
Summer Reading… Summer Learning… SummerQuest 2019!
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We’ll Trade You:Food For Fines May 2019
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“You stand before a court of your peers,” said Magus Matthaeus. “A jury of your fellow Magicians, Mages, Wizards and Warlocks. Academics of the Winds of Change.”
The accused knelt chained to the hall floor. Arms clasped with silver manacles and circled in a ring of salt. She looked up, her black-blue hair hung stringy around her face, her eyes red and puffy.
Along the walls on benches were hundreds of wizards and other magic users of the 16th District. The center of Institutional Magic practice in the West. In their starry gowns, academy robes, and other splendid uniforms; they looked in horror at the trail of a young and promising magician.
“You stand accused,” said the Magus. “Of a most evil murder and the use of black magic.”
The accused shrieked. “I’m innocent! I have done nothing!” she looked at her peers. “Those books were for academic purposes!”
“The pentagram? The cyanide?!” accused one of the judges. “The blood?!”
Murmurs flooded across the hall.
“An experiment!”
“We have evidence of you infiltrating a 20th District hospital…” said the Magus. “The maternity ward.”
The accused hissed, “I haven’t left the District in six months!”
The Magus waved his hand. A projector whirled and cast a camera feed on the wall behind the council. A hooded figure with a bundle in her arms ran towards a black Mercedes. The feed froze when her face was revealed under the cowl.
The Magus stood, his voice boomed through the immense chamber. “History is filled with false trials and witch hunts. For too long magic users have been destroyed by the ignorant and superstitious! Only by policing our own can we hope to protect ourselves from the world’s flocks and mobs. We alone can protect ourselves!”
Murmurs echoed through the chamber before a single shuttering giggle sent the chamber into terrifying silence.
The accused looked up, laughing, her eyes as black as night as mists of black magic gathered around her, “I’m never alone…”
One thought on “WitchTrial”
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Pattern to build and connect 1GW New Mexico wind farm
22 May 2018 by Craig Richard
UNITED STATES: Pattern Development has acquired a 1GW wind farm and a 140-mile transmission line in central New Mexico from Clean Line Energy Partners.
Pattern Development had previously worked on the 324MW Broadview project (above) in New Mexico
Western Spirit, a 345kV AC transmission line, will carry power from the Mesa Canyons project in Lincoln County to the western side of Albuquerque, where it will interconnect with utility Public Service Company (PSC) of New Mexico’s grid.
Pattern Development is now the sole owner of Mesa Canyons and Western Spirit, but will work with the New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority (RETA) to co-develop the transmission line.
RETA had worked with the transmission line’s previous owner Clean Line Energy Partners to bring the project to an advanced stage of development.
Both of Pattern’s new projects are in advanced stages of development and are expected to begin construction next year with a targeted commissioning date of 2020, the company stated.
Pattern Development had previously worked on the 324MW Broadview wind farm and 345kV Western Interconnect AC transmission line in New Mexico, both of which were brought into operation last year.
It will also start construction of the 221MW Grady project, which is also in New Mexico, in the summer, before commissioning the wind farm next spring, it stated.
Garland had said the company was in an "excellent position" to make further acquisitions after Pattern Development’s parent company Pattern Energy released its first-quarter results earlier this month.
The developer has not made a decision on what turbines or how many turbines will be used at Mesa Canyons.
Pattern Energy reduces quarterly losses
Pattern signs interstate power deals
Pattern 'well-positioned' for further acquisitions after Q1 2018
US annual growth down on 2016
Pattern to trial predictive analytics software
New transmission lines required to avoid curtailment
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As cars have gotten more technologically advanced so have their keys, which can be more expensive than ever to replace. Read More
WITI 30th Anniversary: Dr. Elaine S. Oran, Senior Scientist, United States Naval Research Lab, 2002
As senior scientist for Reactive Flow Physics at the United States Naval Research Lab (NRL), Elaine leads a team that has invented and implemented many of the individual algorithms and the modern computer methodology for accurate numerical simulation of reactive flows. Read More
Bad at Adulting, Good at Feminism: Comics on Relationships, Life, and Food
Prudence is able to see her struggles as a shared burden with her fellow sisters and is hoping to lighten the load for all of us, even if just a little. Read More
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Fortunately, today's gear is fortified from within and designed to give the rider a protective outer layer of padding in case of a fall. Read More
Overcoming the Barriers to STEM
In the face of an ongoing STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) talent shortage, Randstad Technologies conducted a study to uncover key motivations, beliefs, and perspectives of STEM-related topics among students. Read More
How to Get Invited into the Boy's Club (and Why It Matters)
Every woman knows the feeling of being overlooked or run over in a meeting. No one likes it. Especially a female executive. Read More
How to Escape a Prolonged Rut and Spark Professional Creativity
Whether working as a software engineer, content writer, business owner, or bartender, a rut comes about at some point or another. Read More
Assessing Rigor and Measuring Results in STEM Education
By Sandy Marshall
Countless studies have shown that women and girls are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Read More
Inspirational Leaders Needed to Create Future of Work
Internal cultures are led and created by the current leadership. The companies that will win are the ones that have leadership teams that view people and strategy as one. Read More
An Interview with Kesha Williams, Java Rockstar
Kesha Williams is an all-around professional, a mother, a mentor, and a Java Rockstar. Read More
Time to Approach the Boss about a Different Seat
Is it time to talk with the boss about finding a more valuable way to contribute to your team? Read More
How to Create the Perfect Home Office
Creating an organized home work space is important for many Americans. Read More
RECAP: Millennials - Hold onto your Hats
By Terry Dear
On February 21, 2019, WITI Orange County hosted Susan Inouye, Executive Coach/Bestselling Author in Leadership Development and Organizational Change, to speak to a group of 60+ men and women about working and leading the next generation. Read More
The Three R's: A Cloud Cost Saving Strategy
By Kevin Hannah
Articles on the evils of public cloud costs fill our newsfeeds and capture headlines on a daily basis. A reflection of its significance is a concern among those already using the cloud as well as a major worry for those considering their first moves into the cloud. Read More
The Next Big Entrepreneurial Thing? Look to the Past for the Answer
By Tom Panaggio
Regardless of what happens with the fickle trends in the world of tech, entrepreneurial opportunities are still plentiful. But sometimes instead of getting in line with the crowd, it's best to take a different path and look to the past to see your future. Read More
Grit & Grind: An Interview with C-Suite Executive Rhonda Vetere
Rhonda Vetere, a seasoned C-Suite executive, is an incredible role model for women. Her repertoire of skills and hobbies exude a strong, focused, and well-rounded woman. Read More
Hall of Fame Flashback: Lauren States 2014
Lauren started her career at IBM in 1978, and she is now the vice president of strategy and transformation of their software group sales division. Read More
Hear Us Roar: Unapologetic Women Leading in Corporate America
Elizabeth connects research and anecdotes, which allow for a reader to understand how she became unapologetic through life lessons and studies to back her up. Read More
How More Female Leaders Will Fix the Technology Skills Gap
By Sunny Ackerman
The rise of women in leadership positions will be gradual, but it can improve. However, it's vital that we start now or else an already embarrassing statistic will get worse at a time when we need more workers. Read More
What's That Smell Coming from My Car's Engine?
"Car smells are a clear indicator that's something wrong," says Trotta. "So you never want to ignore a strange smell when you're driving." Read More
Advocacy Marketing Strategy 2019: Brand Advocacy, Employee Brand Advocacy
By Erin Horiuchi
Advocacy marketing is a process that involves identifying customers and brand advocates who have strong network that includes your target audience. Read More
Am I Still Authentic If I Dye My Hair?
By Ciara Gogan
Often, we are afraid to show up as ourselves; we fear being judged, criticized, and ridiculed. Read More
Empowerawoman on International Women's Day
On March 5th, join the Randstad US #empowerawoman social media challenge to help drive awareness of the importance of women empowerment. Read More
Hall of Fame Flashback: Donna Shirley 1997
Donna worked at NASA for 32 years and was the manager of the Mars Exploration Program. Read More
WITI Pittsburgh Recap: Network Launch
On January 23, 2019, WITI Pittsburgh held its network launch. Read More
Six Smart Tips for Starting a Small Business
"It's a good time to be starting a business," says Steve Bulger, regional administrator for the SBA. "We're seeing growth areas across the board, from online businesses to brick-and-mortar retail." Read More
2019 Technology Trends and Potential Impact on Customers and Businesses
By Parna Sarkar-Basu
Hot trends are great to talk about. But if the technology doesn't sync with your systems and services, you'll be misleading customers, which, in turn, will cause you to lose credibility in the market and with journalists, and it can take your business downhill, fast. Read More
Future of Work Requires Leaders Who Can "Coach" and Inspire Teams
Want teams that are innovative and collaborative? The secret is leadership coaching that inspires future-ready teams. Read More
Hall of Fame Flashback: Caroline Kovac 2002
Caroline spent 20 years at IBM, where she held many executive management positions. Read More
To Attract More Women to Tech, Focus on Multiple Skills
One of the best strategies we have is to expose women to the diversity of skills and career paths available in tech. Read More
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No question: When selling a car, you want to get the most money possible. Read More
How to Organize Your Office for Maximum Productivity and Efficiency
Unfortunately, the average person is pretty aloof to the need for systematic organization. Is this shortcoming holding us back? Read More
Can You Recover from a Temper Tantrum?
We've all made our share of blunders and let our anger get the best of us. But when leaders blow their cool over a minor incident, it's a big deal every time. Read More
WITI 30th Anniversary: Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, President, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2000
Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, inducted into the Women In Technology International Hall of Fame in 2000, was the first black woman to head a National Research University. Read More
Delivering Difficult Feedback
Delivering difficult feedback with grace is one of the hardest things a female leader can do, yet is the most necessary. Read More
Is a Smart Lock a Smart Idea?
Forgot to lock your front door? Now it can be done with just a few taps on a phone thanks to the smart lock. Read More
Hall of Fame 1996 Retrospective
One can only be inspired when listening to Carolyn Leighton speak about WITI. She is a champion for the contribution women have made for today and tomorrow's STEM advancements. Read More
Convergence: Blockchain+IoT+AI+Security=Beginning of Web 3.0?
The real world process of gathering data, securely trusting, storing and transacting on the data, and creating, implementing, and monitoring the definitions and flow of data and its action methods can now be implemented by combining these AI, IoT, and blockchain in a secure, unified system. Read More
Not a Salesperson? How You Can Still Impact Your Companies' Top-Line and Advance Your Career
By Marti Evans
Curiosity and listening can differentiate you and accelerate your career. Read More
The National Inventors Hall of Fame Announces 2019 Inductees
By Rachel Rodriguez
On January 8, at the International Consumer Electronics Show, the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) inducted 19 innovators into their hall of fame. Read More
Pam Spencer of Randstad USA Discusses Empowerment in Her Career
I look for a challenge, and I like to learn; it is why I have moved through multiple roles. Read More
What to Do If Your Car Won't Start
It's a sinking feeling: the key is in the ignition, it's turned, and . . . nothing happens. Read More
The Whole Enchilada of Social Media for Businesses
By Pushpa Ithal
MarketBeam recently participated in an interview with SuperbCrew, a business news website covering innovative companies and sharing news, experience, and knowledge from the tech and business world. Read More
Crushing Disparity: How Women Are Being Empowered by Digi-Tech
By Patrick Foster
Female-run businesses are growing at over twice the United States national average, and e-commerce is reaping the rewards by attracting some of the country's top talent. Read More
Dealing with Difficult (and Sometimes Crazy) People
By Dr. Miriam Reiss
Challenging supervisors can block otherwise high performers' levels of motivation and resulting success. Read More
WITI Is Now on Instagram
By Julia Miglets
If you're on Instagram, you can now follow WITI (Women in Technology International) for daily updates on events, webinars, and other relevant information. Read More
Eleven Hacks to Help You Save on Heating This Winter
There are some simple steps you can take to make your home's gas or electric heat usage more efficient. Read More
5G: Enabling a New Era of Revolutionary Communications
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5G will deliver higher data content with low latency at speeds up to 100 times faster than 4G. As a result, the drive toward 5G is moving to commercial reality faster than many expected. Read More
WITI 30th Anniversary: Dr. Claudine Simson, Executive VP & CTO, LSI Corporation, 1999
WITI celebrates our 30th Anniversary by remembering Dr. Claudine Simson's induction into the 1999 Hall of Fame. Read More
Introducing the Randstad US Human Forward Award
On behalf of Randstad US, I am pleased to announce the Human Forward Award. We would like to recognize women and men going above and beyond to advance women, particularly in STEM roles, either within their organizations or more broadly in their industry or community. Read More
Five Ways to Make the Most out of Business Trips
By Roohi Saeed
Traveling for business may seem glamorous, but when you're spending half your time away, it turns out to be less so. Read More
Stand in Your Own Line: Knowing the Customer Experience
We became intrigued with the idea of standing in our own line. It was time to holistically evaluate the customer experience, to take a closer look, and to see if we were, in fact, doing it the right way. Read More
Soft Words on Hard Days Strengthen Your Team
It's often difficult to distinguish between the political ambitions of certain employees and the real business requirements. Read More
Win the War for Talent!
War for talent is tougher than ever before in this tight labor market. Read More
Are Your Company Meetings, Conferences, Town Halls, & Scrums Accessible to People with Hearing Loss
By Randi Friedman
According to 3PlayMedia, 60% of those who have hearing loss are either in the workforce or in an educational setting. Read More
What to Do When Your Boss Is an Egomaniac
By Dana Brownlee
How do you manage up with the boss who thinks he's perfect? Read More
How to Find Success as an Introvert in the Workplace
Before you can thrive as an introvert, you need to understand how you function and what sort of impact this has on you as a person and a professional. Read More
The Next Big Thing in Cryptocurrencies: Exploring the Benefits of Security Tokens
By Anya Nova
One of the most common manifestations of a security token is as a share in a company. The ownership of such a share can be represented by a paper certificate (not so common anymore), a spreadsheet, or a token on a blockchain. Read More
Beyond Brainstorming: Three Steps to Lead Better Idea Discovery Meetings and Enhance Your Im
According to the results of recent academic studies, traditional brainstorming meetings not only generate lower quality ideas than other methods, but it prevents the best ideas from surfacing. Read More
Interviews That Inspire: People Are Not Plug & Play . . .
I am doing research for a stealth-mode startup. This product is one I have needed at multiple companies in the past and have not been able to find. Read More
How to Pest-Proof Your Home This Winter
In summer, work is done to keep annoying insects out of the house, but winter can be even more of a challenge because some of the creatures trying to get in are bigger and harder to drive out. Read More
How to Keep Your Accomplishments in Front of Your Boss
By Keirsten Brager
Women continue to struggle with self-promotion due to lack of confidence or fear of being perceived as bragging. But if accomplishments are invisible to a boss who is busy juggling a thousand balls, rewards will not be given at the frequency of the person who is advocating for themselves. Read More
From Zero to WITI 30: An Interview with Carolyn Leighton
By Sarah Dooley
Women in Technology International is fresh into its 30th year. In this interview, Sarah Dooley looks back with Carolyn at her part in creating a pinion of progress for professional women across the globe. Read More
Why Your Company Should Partner with WITI
In 2019, the number of women's groups . . . in the year of #metoo movements, and a 100 women firsts (USA Today) in politics, women supporting one another and having male advocates can help. Read More
Go for It: Lessons from One Woman's Journey in IT
By Natasha Pittman
With a passion for learning and a commitment to her career, Natasha Pittman's work in IT provides a path for others to follow. Read More
How to Improve Your Customer Service
By Drew Hendricks
Let's start by stating the obvious. Customers are the heart of a business, and customer service is important. But how important is customer service in the digital age? Read More
What to Do When Your Boss Is Always MIA
Admittedly, dealing with a boss who's MIA is tricky, but there are strategies that can be used to be successful in spite of frequent absences. Read More
Coding the Future by Digging up the Past: How Unearthing Truths Set New Pop-Culture Standards
If you look around at new pop culture standards, there is a specific theme when it comes to women of the past. Their successes were hidden. It may have been by men, it may have been by corporations. Read More
Don't Miss These Trends in Social Marketing
MarketBeam polled marketing leaders and professionals to understand drivers, bets, and ROI measurements that we can expect to see in the marketing landscape. Read More
Successful Communication Happens through Listening
Communication is not merely the expression or exchange of ideas; it's also the reception of those ideas. When an idea isn't received, communication hasn't taken place, no matter how many words have been expressed. Read More
Buying Used: When It's Okay (And When It's Not)
Buying things that have been used can mean major savings, but those upfront savings aren't always worth it. Read More
The Mundanity of Fear: An Admiration of the Brave Among Us
We are all brave in our own way. It might not feel like it, but I guarantee that you do things every day that scare others. Read More
Motherhood, WITI, and Making It Work
In October, I fell into a position at WITI in a quintessential right-place-right-time way. It was my first job in 10 years since becoming a mother. Read More
Dana Wyne of Randstad Technologies Talks Being a Working Mom
Dana Wyne is the director of technology solutions at Randstad. Julia Miglets, our social media strategist, sat down with Dana to learn about what it's like to be a working mom at Randstad. Read More
Managing Up Mistakes to Avoid
Dana Brownlee shares valuable tips on managing up mistakes to avoid. Learn the all too common managing up pitfalls and how to avoid managing up the wrong way. Read More
WITI 30th Anniversary: Dr. Barbara Grant, Former VP and GM of the Data Storage Division, IBM, 1996
WITI celebrates our 30th Anniversary by remembering Dr. Barabara Grant's induction into the 1996 Hall of Fame. Read More
How to Become a Better Communicator in the Workplace
It's nearly impossible to pursue a successful career without becoming a good communicator. Read More
Entrepreneurship Is a Noble and Necessary Vocation
Anyone who harbors an entrepreneurial dream can take a leap of faith to pursue that dream. Read More
Who's Worming around in Your IT Apple?
Do your employees make decisions based on your firm's internal core values or do they default to personal conveniences when times are tough? Read More
Facing the Juggling Act of Motherhood and a Career
As women, we face many challenges in the career field that our male counterparts don't have to deal with. One, in particular, is motherhood. Read More
Four Steps to Build Your Brand for Your Next Career Move
Building your brand is a never-ending process. Read More
Four Leadership Trends You Can Put into Practice for 2019
The future of work is calling for leaders to be on top of the trends that are shaping worker attitudes and work preferences. Read More
WITI to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell
WITI (Women in Technology International), the leading advocate for innovation, inclusivity and STEAM, is celebrating 30 years of supporting and fostering women in technology. Read More
A Peek into WITI's Past
As WITI looks back over the last 30 years, it's inspiring to remember where they began. Read More
Five Strategies to Become a Thought Leader
I believe anyone can become a thought leader and benefit from the added visibility. Read More
The Need of a Mobile App for Your Business
By Kate Kudievskaia
To compete in today's market, here are the major reasons why businesses should develop a mobile app for their company. Read More
Smart Holiday Safety Tips
Lights, presents, parties: The holiday season may be a magical time of year, but the things that bring the magic can also present safety hazards. Fortunately, some smart strategies can help lay the foundation for a peaceful holiday season. Read More
Building Internal Data Analytics Talent: Digital Transformation in a Tight Labor Market
A McKinsey report predicted that by 2018, the United States will be short by 140,000–190,000 people with "deep analytical skills" and 1.5 million managers with expertise in understanding and using their work. Read More
WITI 30: Looking Back on My Journey
It has been a long, amazing journey, and we still have so much more to do. Read More
Five Steps to Give Your Business a New Height
By David Simmons
If you are looking for a few things you can adapt or adopt to flourish your small business further, here we are revealing some basic strategies that you may consider. Read More
Tech Ed for Women Architects: Advice and Support from the Field
Despite efforts over recent years to improve recruitment and retention, women remain a minority in architecture, as is the case in most STEAM careers, but one of the most powerful tools in changing that imbalance is leadership by women already in the field. Read More
Designing your Life & Leveraging the Power of WITI
Ask yourself this question: what do I want my life look like when I turn 80 and look back at the choices I have made? Are decisions I am making today supporting the outcome I want to happen? Read More
What Do Leaders Need to Think About for the Future of Work?
Many leaders are so focused on what's in front of them and the busyness of their current reality that they are missing important clues about what's coming soon. Read More
What to Do When Your Boss Is a Terrible Manager
Chances are if you haven't had a weak boss yet, at some point in your career you will. There are specific techniques that subordinates can use to manage up with a weak boss. Read More
Encourage Your IT Professionals Today with One Word
You might be curious why we would be so fascinated with lightening the emotional load in an IT workgroup where technological demands typically dominate the discussion. Read More
Jennifer Seith of Randstad USA Shows Us the World of HR
Jennifer Seith, SVP Recruiting Strategy & Innovation at Randstad USA, is a leader in HR technology with over 20 years experience. She highlights the joys of her career, the obstacles she's overcome, and how she navigates life. Read More
Interview with Andrea Pfundmeier of Boxcryptor
Andrea Pfundmeier is a co-founder of Boxcryptor, a company that provides encryption software for cloud storage solutions like Dropbox. She spoke with Julia Miglets, our social media and marketing strategist, to talk about the importance of cybersecurity, Boxcryptor's success, and how her career led her to where she is. Read More
Don't Carry the Burden: Offloading Debts as a Freelancer
To protect your business, and yourself, you need to be strategic about managing client invoices. Read More
Three Tips for Writing a Successful Business Book
By Grace Carter
Writing a business book can be a positive and rewarding experience and can be a big boost to your career. But it can also be hard. Read More
Seven Social Marketing Metrics You Should Be Measuring
In the broadest sense, social marketing includes everything from publishing blogs, to knowledge sites like Quora, and even online groups. We want to talk about measuring your impact when it comes to social networks like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Read More
What Should You Look for in a Co-Founder?
A co-founder shouldn't be selected based on convenience or warm and fuzzy feelings. If you want to set your business up for success, cast a wide net and conduct a thorough vetting process. Read More
Tampa Bay Network: Geek Glam
Our Sixth Annual Geek Glam was another success! Read More
Future of Work Needs Leaders Who Can Give Candid Feedback
To get to the fast-changing future is going to require a whole lot of willingness to hear things we might not want to hear. Future of work needs leaders who can give candid feedback. Read More
A Time to Make History
Women made history on Tuesday, November 6. Read More
Embrace the Tension: Navigating Innovation Paradoxes
By Sue Mosby
Business leaders today have spent decades managing for control, predictability, and efficiency to run a successful business. However, an influx of new technology, customer expectations and competitors challenge organizations to innovate in all aspects of their business. Read More
Houston Network: Scaling Product Backlogs to All Levels of the Enterprise
In this talk, the network had a guided discussion about the popular approaches for scaling product ownership with program and portfolio analysis. Read More
Growth Hacking Starts to Grow Up
By Aurelie Guerrieri
Even the best mobile applications need marketing to distinguish themselves in an ocean of hundreds of thousands of available apps in any one category. Read More
What is CyberCrime and How Can You Protect Yourself Against It?
October was national cybersecurity awareness month. on October 11, 2018, WITI Orange County hosted a cybercrime event at Zillow Group facility located in Irvine. Read More
Elevating the Conversation: Advice to IT on Communicating Their Value to the Business and Board
How can IT better communicate it's value to the rest of the organization? Read More
Managing Up with a Difficult Boss
Our Vote Today is a Vote for the Values We Want Our Country to Stand for
Many of us will not have to look too many generations back to realize our families were members of their own caravan moving towards America. Read More
How to Help Protect Your Smartphone from Hackers
As our smartphones have become more ingrained in our lives, they've become rich repositories of personal information. In fact, hackers are busy experimenting with new ways to access smartphone data, she says, while users may not even be aware that their devices are at risk. Read More
Navigating Career Transitions in Professional Sports: An Interview with Fatimah Gilliam, Esq.
By Fatimah Gilliam Founder, and CEO The Azara Group
Whether or not you are a sports fan, industry professional, or focused on professional development, we can all relate to the difficulties faced when one chapter in our careers closes and another must open. Read More
Organic Reach Algorithms Are Changing (Here's What You Can Do About It)
By MarketBeam Staff
Have you changed your approach to sharing content on social media to keep your content at the top of your audiences' newsfeed? If you haven't, your single piece of content might be missing out on up to 90% of your potential audience. Read More
Belonging: What Does the Word Evoke for You?
Who gets that uneasy feeling, like they don't belong when they are in a new situation, or when they are outside their tribe? What's your experience? For most of my life, up until about 12 years ago, I've hidden a big part of who I am. Read More
Three Trends in Human Behavior Impacting the Future of Work
One of the major aspects of being future-ready as a leader, team, or entrepreneur is to keep an ear to the ground for trends and shifts in human behavior. Read More
Audra Jenkins of Randstad Technologies Shares Her Dedication to Helping Others
The quote on Audra Jenkins' email signature is by Serena Williams and states, "The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you're very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble." Read More
Network Director Spotlight with Meredith Jacobson
Meredith Jacobson is the network director for WITI LA. She is also a senior technical recruiter at Johnson Service Group (JSG), Inc., one of the top companies in the staffing services industry. Read More
How the Remote Employee Can Be Productive for Your Business
By Tracy Watson
In today's business world, remote work is in trend. Every business prefers to hire remote employees to get the job done on a limited budget. Read More
Are Women Going to Run Global Business?
By Melisa Marzett
Over the course of many years, it was thought that men are uppermost in business. However, in the 80s, female business became a powerful economic force in the United States and Western European countries. Read More
Autumn Leaves: Why to Be Wary
Fall brings colorful leaves tumbling from the trees and onto everything below. But as pretty as they are, it's important to be aware that autumn leaves can create potentially hazardous conditions at your home and in your car. Read More
Removing Unconscious Barriers in the Presence of Hearing Loss: Part Two
Almost everyone knows someone with hearing loss who could use captioning to "fill in the blanks" in communication. Captioning can relieve stress and bring contentment within the family, at the workplace, at conferences, and in many other venues. Read More
This May Be the Reason Why Your Event Engagement Is Low (Here's How to Fix It)
To improve your event engagement and boost attendance, you need to do a few things. Read More
Managing Up--The Importance of Questions
Change Leadership Is Key to Creating Future of Work
The biggest challenge for leaders in these times of volatility and complexity is leading at the speed of change and staying ahead of the changes that need to happen to create a successful future of work. Read More
The Power of Principled Motivation to Create Joy in Your Entrepreneurial Life
It's an inevitable question asked of every entrepreneur: "What motivates you?" Read More
The Four Best States for Women Entrepreneurs
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 40% of all American businesses are women-owned, and by 2025 this figure will rise to 55%. Read More
WITI OC Recap: The Value of Mix and Mingle Networking
On June 21, 2018, WITI Orange County held its summer Mix and Mingle networking event outdoors at the Eureka Building in Irvine, CA. With summer fading fast and fall approaching, one might wonder why publish a recap now about an event that occurred in the past? Read More
What Is Managing Up?
Is the Importance of Business Writing Exaggerated?
By Paula Hicks
Business writing is purposeful, simple to read and digest, concise, and easily scannable. It must also be extremely correct and should not contain irrelevant, added up words. Read More
Future-Proof Mobile Strategies
Are you leveraging technology to multiply your efforts, your talents, your reach, or your impact? If not, you're ripe for disruption. Read More
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"Outdoor play is essential for the lives of children," says Heather Olsen, Ed.D., executive director of the National Program for Playground Safety. Read More
Emerging Technology + Org Design + Process Change = Burning Down the House
Emerging technologies and automation are deconstructing jobs, roles, and tasks. This reorganization throws organizations and workers into a destabilizing and potentially dysfunctional flux. Read More
Three Steps to Exceed Expectations and Turn Your Business into a 'Customer Company'
By Lisa Campbell
The 21st-century economy isn't made for complacency. Constant disruption and innovation in business require continual evolution and development. It also demands something personal: a genuine connection to your customer. Read More
Is Employee Advocacy a True Win-Win?
Employee advocacy programs empower employees to become brand advocates for the companies they work for. When employees share their employers' posts with their social networks, they generate new audiences while building personal branding and thought leadership. Read More
Why Gen Z's and Millennials Would Rather Work for Themselves Than for You
If you have been irked or challenged by millennials, then get ready for them, plus gen Z. Read More
Data, Meet Diversity: An Overview of Intersectional Collaborative
By Julio Montanez
The Women of Color in Computing Researcher/Practitioner Collaborative connect diversity, data, and tech from an intersectional perspective. Read More
What We Think and How We Act in Leadership
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Despite the training they have completed, many leaders aren't confident making decisions. Read More
Network Director Spotlight with Bethany Plaza
Bethany Plaza is the director of WITI's (Women in Technology International) Phoenix chapter. Julia Miglets, WITI's media manager, talked to Bethany about her role as a network director. Read More
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For years, Jeanne Nangle was an executive coach. But, that particular career did not fit. So, Jeanne created the term, "soul coach." She focuses on how souls speak to humans. As a soul coach, her work operates from a unique perspective: the soul as the center of our being. Read More
How to Support a Coworker Who Is Experiencing Grief from Loss
In American culture, there are certain aspects of life that we aren't particularly adept at dealing with. One such area is death, and in particular, the grief that follows it. Read More
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We're lucky to live in a smartphone age. No more waiting for a TV newsflash during a weather scare or worrying that a power outage might cut you off from the news. Read More
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Kids in school buses, children on foot and bikes, harried parents in cars: Back-to-school days bring congestion and an increase in potential hazards. Read More
Technology and Education: Shaping the Future of Learning
By Brooke Wall
Technology surrounds us. It makes our lives easier, allows us to live healthier and longer, and challenges us to come up with new ways to make technology even better and more applicable. Read More
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There are many types of well-being that help us to be the best versions of ourselves. It's easy to think of career, physical, or financial well-being as factors that contribute to our overall health. Read More
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People often retail the rumor that 90% of startups fail. This high percentage is vastly exaggerated since 40% of businesses make it beyond their first five years. Read More
Freelancers Will Have the Majority of Jobs in the Future
The rise of technology has enabled more people to create their lives around their work. Read More
A Sincere Apology Saves the Day: Disarm Deadly Corporate Dysfunction Fast
"How do you apologize?" The question came from the least likely suspect in the crowd. Bob, a former LAPD detective, was now a seasoned IT leader for a global retailer. He had seen it all and had the scars to prove it. He was truly perplexed by the off-handed suggestion I had mentioned so casually. "If you let someone down, apologize," he said. Read More
Hope Is a Deceptive Reality That Can Trap the Most Savvy Entrepreneur
Hope, in the rough and tumble world of business, is a false reality. In the real business community, success can only come to those who do through execution rather than hope for success. Read More
Convergence: The Internet of Things + Blockchain = Trust Gets Physical
Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain? What could the intersection be between them? Read More
Removing Unconscious Barriers in the Presence of Hearing Loss
In my 18 years of experience as an open captioning and communication access real-time translation (CART) provider and open captioner to people who are deaf or hard of hearing, I have both observed and experienced barriers to access for this group. Read More
The Top Five Skills That Set Up CMOs to Become CEOs
Propelled by the digital world, marketing is graduating from being a support function to being core to revenue generation. Read More
Technology's Impact on Women in the Workplace
Technology continues to reshape the workplace across all industries, often for the better. Read More
Stop Letting Biases Impact Your Decision-Making on the Job
By definition, life is a personal journey. Even though we're all living in the same world, breathing the same air, and being guided by the same forces of nature, we each have incredibly different and unique experiences. Read More
Diversity in AI: All About Data
By Nikki Hallgrimsdottir
An important angle to consider when it comes to making sure that machine learning and AI products and innovations are fair and inclusive is the collection and annotation of training data: the fuel that makes AI possible. Read More
Why Do We Trust Referrals?
With increased access to information, on average, 81% of consumers research options online before making a buying decision. Read More
Addressing Workplace Gossip without Getting Sucked In
By Lorie Reichel Howe
I've heard it said that the way employees communicate can make or break an organization. One form of communication, gossip, is a killer of workplace culture. The way managers and employees respond to gossip either safeguards or erode workplace culture. Read More
Increasing Women's Representation in Table Tennis
By Alexandra McPeak
There are a few things you'll find at every modern tech company. Read More
Want a Career in 2025? Focus on These Opportunities
Five years from now, about five million jobs will be taken over by automation. Read More
Communication: There's No Such Thing as Too Much Clarity
The purpose of communication is to get a message across to another person or group, whether that's an individual, a company, an organization, or society in general. Read More
Five Tips to Include a Gender-Inclusive Organization
Today, gender diversity and inclusion are more than just buzzwords. That's great and long overdue. Read More
Our 10 Favorite Roadside Attractions in America
Roadside attractions offer an unusual journey, and for little expense. While some may be gaudy, that's just part of their charm. Read More
Are You Doing a Hit-or-Miss Job at Diversity & Inclusion?
The answer may be yes. The key to your business's endurance and success is you getting it right. Read More
How to Get People to Attend Your Lunch & Learn
By ezCater Staff
A lunch and learn program is a fantastic way to create a sense of community in your organization. It's an opportunity to share best practices among employees and foster growth. Read More
Twelve Questions to Ask to Find a GDPR-Compliant Solution
Are you tired of hearing the four letters, GDPR? GDPR has caused numerous headaches for marketers. Despite this, it is positive for consumers. Read More
Owning a Business with Your Spouse: Good or Bad Idea?
It's not uncommon for a business to be run by a husband and wife tandem. Whether the business leads to marriage, or the marriage produces the business, there are pros and cons that come with being so closely connected in two important areas of life. Read More
WITI - Driven by Integrity, Ethics and Honesty
As WITI approaches our 30th anniversary next year, I want everyone who touches and participates in the WITI Community to clearly understand what WITI stands for... Read More
Starting Over and Redefining a Career Vision
By WGU Staff
My career did not begin in technology. I started my professional life in banking and finance, only to recognize later in life that careers in technology opened many more interesting and expansive career opportunities. Read More
Decide, Change: the Two Essential Risks for Ultimate Success
For a race car driver, crashing your car is not a case of if; it's a matter of when. No matter how good a driver you may be, the risk of a crash at some point in your career is 100%. In spite of the risk of crashing, race car drivers will continue to strap themselves into high-powered machines and embrace the risks of racing. Racers realize that the risk of crashing is the cost for the opportunity to do something they are passionate about. Read More
How to Build Disruption Tolerance in Times of Intense Uncertainty
Mergers, acquisitions, hurricanes, oh my! What's a leader to do but increase ability to build disruption tolerance in times of intense uncertainty. Read More
Preparing Your Technology Team for Digitalization
Why companies struggle with digital transformation and how they can overcome those challenges was the subject of a recent webinar hosted by Randstad Technologies president and chief client officer, Alisia Genzler. Read More
Introducing the Female Founders Community: by Founders, for Founders
By Helena Ronis
For a while I've been thinking, how can I make a difference for female founders? As a female founder who knows the pain points first hand, I felt like I had to do something about it. Read More
How to Stay Fit When You Have a Demanding Work Schedule
The United States is the most overworked developed nation in the entire history of the world. Let that sink in for a moment. Read More
A True Gaming Expert
July 8 marked an important "holiday" for many in the tech world: National Video Game Day. Read More
Convergence: Big Data + IoT + Artificial Intelligence = Your Time Has Come
The combination of Internet of Things (IoT), the big data it creates, and the ability to make sense of it via AI is at a tipping point. Read More
Leveling the Playing Field: Women in Virtual Reality
By Gabrielle Fellows
Despite advances in its technology, VR is still well-known for making people that use it motion sick, and that number is far higher in women than it is in men. Read More
Wearables Distraction Reduction while Driving
By Shantha Kumari Rajendran
If a person driving a car does anything other than driving the car, then it could be called distracted driving. Read More
Solving for Car Accidents
By Rilind Elezaj
What we drive is not only a form of transport but also an agent of harm, mostly due to human error. Read More
Prioritizing Social Media as a Business Strategy
Social media must play a role in any organization's business strategy. It doesn't matter if your business is business to business (B2B), business to consumer (B2C), in retail, in tech, or in a brick and mortar store. Read More
Three Questions Future-Ready Leaders Need to Ask Themselves
Future-ready leaders question the status quo by challenging assumptions and asking better questions. Read More
Diversity in AI Series: Women of Color
Companies are missing out if they are not considering the user experience of and marketing to women of color, often the most overlooked user group when it comes to testing and training for AI applications like facial recognition. Read More
Five Qualities Every Manager Should Know About Working Moms
By Akshita Puram
I remember the first time I walked into an interview with my purse and my breast pump in hand. Full-day interviews when you are still pumping are not easy. Read More
How to Live a Fulfilling Life When You Are a Female Tech Employee
By Rruchi Shrimalli
The women IT leaders who do manage to break the stereotypes and survive and thrive in the tech companies still face several challenges, including the ever-eluding, work-life balance. Read More
How to Have the Perfect Beach Day
Blue skies, hot sand, lapping waves: Nothing says "summer" quite like some quality beach time. Read More
Artificial Intelligence in Government: Current Examples Part Two
Artificial intelligence is the next big thing on the tech horizon. Governments who are in need of speeding up public services are introducing AI into the functioning of government. This post builds off the previous article with examples from around the world. Read More
Top Ten Ways to Attract Top Talent in 2018
We are in an increasingly competitive environment when it comes to attracting top talent. Read More
Women in Technology International: Mentorship & Advocacy
By Scotiabank Global
On July 10th, 2018, I attended the Women in Technology International (WITI) event where we all had the pleasure of watching Lisa Ricciardelli speak on a panel of inspiring women in leadership. The topic of the evening was mentorship and advocacy. Read More
Can Hackathons Solve Tech's Gender Problem?
Technology has always suffered from an extreme gender disparity. Years ago, it was rooted in a belief that women were inherently less skilled at math and science, the subjects needed to thrive in tech. Read More
Women Leaders in the Drone Industry: Be Authentic
Women and Drones was asked to attend the Women in Technology International (WITI) Summit which was hosted in San Jose, CA from June 10-12. I jumped on the opportunity to join the Summit when Sharon asked me earlier this spring, and I am so glad that I did. Here is why . . . Read More
Growth Marketing Secrets: What the Data Reveals
Ever wished you had X-Ray vision and could see your competitor's strategy? Read More
What's the Secret to a Successful and Productive Day?
How many times have you had a bad morning and allowed the friction from that experience to seep into the rest of your day? Read More
Artificial Intelligence in Government
Emerging technologies such as robotics, big data, the blockchain, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) have captured the attention of the private sector. From small, agile start-ups to colossal enterprises, many companies are making use of or actively investigating them to make their business more productive, increase efficiencies, and improve their bottom line. Read More
The Hardest Thing You'll Ever Have to Do in Business
Do you ever feel one way inside, yet talk and act another way externally? You aren't the only one. Plenty of people experience the friction of this conflict and have a hard time reconciling the apparent hypocrisy. Read More
How to Attend Weddings without Going Broke
Sure, weddings are romantic and joyful. But, between buying a gift, finding something to wear, and traveling to the event, the cost of attendance adds up fast. Read More
Is the Right Person Running Your Technology Company?
Competitive advantage is a big deal. The ability to focus your team around a singular mission is crucial. Read More
The Winner's Framework: Turn the Theory of Success into Reality
Everyone says, "Think like a winner. With a positive attitude, you can accomplish anything," but really, it's acting like a winner that makes you one. Read More
Fourth Annual Women in Drones Networking Event Planned for InterDrone
By Emerald Expositions InterDrone
Emerald Expositions, the largest operator of business-to-business trade shows in the United States, announced plans today for InterDrone's fourth annual Women in Drones Luncheon, a special event it spearheaded in 2015 and has quickly grown into a model for networking in the commercial drone industry. Read More
Can You Still Start a Family While Managing a Career?
When you're trying to build a business or develop your career, the thought of getting married or having children can seem intimidating. Read More
The Best Way to Compete in the Future Is to Create It
Innovation and creativity are key future of work collateral, AND you need a plan to create the future. Read More
Rachel Wittlin: Keeping up with Technology
Everyone makes plans, but life doesn't usually follow that path. We plan to go to college, to get a degree, and to land our dream job. Read More
Prepare for the Faster Future of Work
Today we are bombarded with messages that AI will take over the world, and jobs will become obsolete through the digitization and automation of everything. Read More
Five Jobs I've Quit
By Joan Liu
Recently, there was someone on Twitter who claimed that switching jobs every year is a hiring red flag. I would link it, but it was a terrible (and hypocritical) take... Read More
The Confidence Curve
When I was a kid, I thought I could fly. I have memories of flying, floating really, down the stairs in the home I grew up in. Read More
Robot Spirits: How Religion and Culture Could Impact Automation Acceptance
As robotics starts to spread, the degree to which countries can succeed in the robot era will depend in part on culture . . . on how readily people accept robots into their lives. Read More
Tuomo Suntola Receives the International Millennium Technology Prize
By Laura Myers
Technology Academy Finland awards the International Millennium Technology Prize every two years. The prize is not a reward for lifetime achievement, but rather as encouragement for further development and research. Read More
There Is No Quality Without I: Second Installment
By Usha Guduri
With the need for a team to move fast while preserving the eminence of the software application, the simplest solution is to ensure quality the first time. Read More
An Interview with Rhonda Childress
Rhonda Childress is an IBM fellow vice president—GTS data security and privacy officer. As one of only 25 female IBM Fellows in IBM's history, Rhonda has created many firsts in her 25-year IBM career. Read More
The Future of Work Needs Teams with These Five Skills
A new team-centric structure is arising among businesses and governments around the world, according to a recent Economist article. Read More
How to Escape the Password Hell and Protect Your Online Information
By Joy Beland
As a 20-year veteran of the IT industry serving small to medium businesses, one of the most frustrating challenges I see is how one tries to keep up with all of the passwords we create and use on websites. Read More
WITI OC May 22nd recap: Leadership Mentoring Circle: Executives Share their Secrets
On May 22, 2018, WITI Orange County (WITI OC) held its Fourth Annual Executive Mentoring Circle. For those unfamiliar with mentoring circles, an executive sits at a table with 8-10 attendees. Read More
Why Being on the Cutting-Edge Is Worth Every Obstacle and Rejection
Mahatma Gandhi said, "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." Read More
Outwork & Outlearn Everyone . . . Yes!
Mark Cuban's quote is my life's mantra. To outlearn everyone, I read a business, technology, or science book a week. Read More
There Is No Quality Without I: First Installment
When you get a call at 4 a.m. that there is a critical issue with an application that you are responsible for, you get started with analyzing the issue to figure out the root cause. Read More
Beena Ammanath: Breaking the Gender Barrier
Gender gap. Man's world. Glass ceiling. We've heard these terms tossed around, but for women in tech and STEM professions, it's their daily life. Women still have not reached equal pay as men, and men are more than twice as likely to enter a STEM-related profession than women. Read More
An Interview with Rose Hemlock
Rose Hemlock is the director of agile coaching at WWT Asynchrony Labs in St. Louis. In this interview, she shares how she got interested in information technology and what she currently does at this fast-growing IT consulting organization. Read More
Why You Should Visit a National Forest This Summer
America's national parks are gorgeous and beloved. But they're also crowded: The National Park Service recorded nearly 331 million recreation visitors in 2017, just shy of its record-breaking year in 2016. Read More
How Lending Discrimination Holds Tech Women Back
Startups are the future of our national economy, but if you take a closer look at this growing class of businesses, women are notably absent. Read More
Personal Message from WITI Founder, Carolyn Leighton
For 24 years, I have had the privilege of meeting women from around the world who attend our annual Women in Technology Summit. Read More
An Interview with John Bates, CEO, Executive Speaking Success
John Bates is an expert in leadership communications. As the founder of Executive Speaking Success, he has trained hundreds of speakers for TED Talks and corporate environments. Read More
Ready to Be an Entrepreneur? Then You Must Be Willing to Embrace Risk
It's the most frightening leap of faith one might undertake . . . quitting a paying job to start a business. Read More
Why Diversity Matters in AI
I always knew that our experiences very much color our perception of the world . . . Read More
Zigzagging to Success: A Career in Motion
Jaleh Daie is managing partner at Aurora Equity. A life scientist and Women in Technology International Hall of Famer, she is a strategic leader with extensive operational and board experience. Read More
Insights from a Young Woman in Tech
By Liana Hotte
I've been in the workforce for two and a half years and already have a wide range of experiences as a young woman in tech. Read More
Five Indoor Plants That Can Improve Your Health
Lots of people know that the vibrant green snake plant can beautify a home. What they may not realize, though, is that it's one of many plants that also does wonders at clearing the air of potentially hazardous chemicals. Read More
Hiring for Fit
By Alison King
One of the biggest challenges shared by almost every entrepreneur and small business owner I know is staffing. Not just the time and money spent searching for, screening, interviewing and hiring candidates, but finding long-term employees who contribute to the business' bottom line. Read More
Examining the Gender Pay Gap in Elite Sports
By Andrea Casper
The fight for gender equality is an ongoing battle despite the tremendous progress made in the past few decades. The world's finest female athletes lag behind their male counterparts in terms of earnings. Read More
Three Strategies High Achievers Use to Make Their Dreams a Reality
Some people seem to be born with a golden touch that turns every project into a success. Read More
Want to Get More Done? Seven Easy Ways to Reduce Your Workload
A full workload is a good thing; it means you're achieving your potential, and you have enough work to stay busy throughout the day. But an excessive workload is damaging because it interferes with your ability to perform each task to your maximum potential, stresses you out, and forces you to forego important or personal activities. Read More
Easy, Affordable DIY RV Remodel Projects
One afternoon. That's all the time you may need to give your RV's interior a makeover. Even better, it's an easy DIY project, so you can do it on the cheap. Read More
A Researcher's Viewpoint on Where Mobile Growth Will Come from in 2020
What psychological and economic theory principles can you leverage to perfect your marketing collaterals? What works today? What will work tomorrow in a world of AR/VR, voice search, and AI? Read More
Change Management Meets Org Design: Building a Borderless Culture
In our interconnected world, ideas, news, commerce, economic turbulence, and pandemics spread easily. People, however, are not nearly as frictionless; we remain tribal, and silos still exist. Read More
Managing Mistakes: Six Steps to Creating a Supportive Culture
By Virginia Suliman
"Test and learn," "fail fast," and "fail forward" are all phrases we hear and parrot back to our organizations to feel relevant and in touch with the innovative spirit. Read More
Overcoming Adversity with Thuhang Tran
Thuhang Tran is no stranger to overcoming adversity. She uses her trials to encourage others to push forward. Read More
Why Car-Charging Your Phone May Be a Bad Idea
Plugging in your phone is likely one of the first things you do when you get in your car. Read More
Keeping Up with Tech: Four Tips for the Digital Workplace
Would you consider your business an early adopter when it comes to tech, or do you take more of a wait-and-see approach? For many businesses, prioritizing budgetary restrictions and concerns over functionality prevents rapid deployment of new technology. Read More
They Were the Only All-Female, All-Black Team in a NASA Science Competition. Then Came the Hackers.
By Gianluca Mezzofiore
Three teenagers came up with an innovative way to clean lead-contaminated drinking water in public schools . . . an idea so smart it made the finals of NASA's coveted nationwide high-school science competition. Read More
You Ready to Jump? Nine Steps All Entrepreneurs Must Take to Build a Sustainable Business
Starting a business is a lot like parachuting; from afar, it looks fun and exciting, but when you are standing in the open airplane doorway 5,000 feet above the ground, it's a different story. Read More
Five Practical Tips to Help You Keep Your Small Business Compliant
While compliance may sound like something only larger organizations have to deal with, small businesses are not immune to falling out of compliance. Read More
The Amazing New Technologies in Motorcycle Helmets
As you ride around town on your motorcycle, you see street names, turn-by-turn directions, and what's happening behind you: all without looking down or turning your head. That's because the info is popping up on your helmet's visor. Read More
Are Credentials a Waste of Time?
Every few months, there is a debate on social media about some variation of the following comment: "I question the credibility of people with certifications and/or infosec degrees." Read More
How to Buy the Best Sunglasses for Driving
When it comes to driving safety, not all sunglasses are created equally. The color and tint of the lenses can affect how our eyes adjust to outside conditions while the frames can restrict our fields of vision. Read More
The State of Wearables
By Priti Moudgill and Sonal Budhiraja
Are wearables dead yet? This question has bedeviled the category ever since Fitbit® first captured our collective imagination just a few, short years ago with its push for 10,000 steps. Read More
Changing the Face of Cybersecurity
By Carmen Marsh
Cybercrime is increasing. The cybercrime wave is becoming an epidemic and is more profitable than drug trafficking. Read More
Stretch, Tackle & Question: One CTO's Career Advice
Dr. Darlene Solomon is chief technology officer for Agilent Technologies, advancing chemical and biological measurements in the life sciences, diagnostics, and applied markets. Read More
Can Female STEM Tutors Inspire Their Pupils into STEM Careers?
By Alice Farrell
New research has shown that girls are more likely to seek a female tutor than a male tutor to help them with their studies. The research was conducted following the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11 and as part of the United Kingdom government's 2018 Year of Engineering. Read More
SmartBear WIT Joins Moms as Mentors for STEM Mentor Workshop
By Shari McGrath
The SmartBear Women in Technology (WIT) group joined forces with a local nonprofit, Moms as Mentors®, for a workshop on being a STEM mentor. Read More
Three Sanity-Saving Tips for the Work-from-Home Mom
I've been working from home as a freelance consultant since my younger daughter turned one, which was over ten years ago. The experience has been exhilarating, frustrating, satisfying, and exhausting... all in equal measures. Read More
Why You Shouldn't Invest Everything into One Career
It's tempting to invest everything you have into one career. If you want to be an entrepreneur and start a business, it makes sense that you'd pour all your time and money into that business... Read More
Florida Network: Build Your Brand Event
Our April event, "Build Your Brand," encouraged attendees to start spring cleaning. Personal branding is all about uncovering the true self to achieve goals, and this event taught us how to get on the right path to feel more fulfilled in our lives - both personally and professionally. Read More
Seven Strategies for Climbing Quickly Out of Debt
The vast majority of Americans carry debt... some good and some bad. If you feel as if your level of debt is weighing you down, you do have ways to get out from under it. Read More
Women, Find Your Voice!
I get it: sometimes (often, if we're truthful), women are not comfortable speaking up. The reasons are as varied as we are. Read More
Lupe Soto & Maria Ho Selected for Class of 2018 Women in Poker Hall of Fame
By Women in Poker Hall of Fame
The WiPHoF Voting Panel made up of Hall Members and Media/Industry Members concluded their votes and the ballots were counted. The Women in Poker Hall of Fame (WiPHoF) is proud to announce Lupe Soto and Maria Ho will join the ranks of the Hall this summer. Read More
Boost Sales Through High-Quality Content: Content Marketing Trends 2018
By Stacey Wonder
In the world of digital media, content is paramount. Without a well-written word to speak to your audience with authority and captivate their attention, you won't have much traffic to your site. Read More
From Mobile-First to Mobile-Only: Lesson's Learned in China
As today's "wild wild west," China is fascinating and intimidating for many mobile marketers. Who better to help us navigate its challenges than Bertrand Schmitt, who started AppAnnie from China 10 years ago and has since been measuring it becoming a behemoth of the mobile market? Read More
Board Development Brief: Quick Tips for Improving Board Member Selection & Performance
A strong board of directors can make or break an organization. One of my pro bono activities is helping nonprofits develop high-caliber, high-value boards. Sometimes, a board needs to be refreshed or changed to reflect changing needs. Read More
Think You Can Form a Habit in 21 Days? Think Again!
By Libby Gill
There's a common misconception that you can form a habit in 21 days. Like lots of other urban legends, this one is rooted in a little bit of truth. Read More
How to Identify Your Unique Value Proposition
By Ginny Baro
When your unique value proposition resonates with others--employers, employees, peers, clients, business partners, friends, and so on--they will choose to do business or associate with you. Read More
Cause and Success: Your Trusted & Loyal Team—Part One
By Heather Furby
Companies create a board of directors to provide strategy and guidance aimed at helping the company achieve its vision and goals. If you aspire to advance your career and leadership role, creating your board of directors is a critical step in helping you achieve your goals. Read More
Four Tips for Returning to Work After an Injury
No matter the situation, returning to work after an injury is one of the primary goals of recovery. However, you do not want to rush back prematurely; in doing so, you could compromise the healing process and further complicate your situation. Read More
Looking in the Right Places: Getting Real About Finding Women Tech Talent
Milena Berry is the CEO and co-founder of PowertoFly, a service that connects tech-experienced women preferring to work from home with companies needing vetted technical talent. Prior to founding PowertoFly, Milena served for seven years as CTO of the social activism site Avaaz.org. Read More
How SMS Marketing Became Crowded (& What to Do About It)
You've probably noticed an increase in the number of marketing-related SMS text messages you've received in the past few years, and that's no coincidence. Millions of companies have entered the SMS marketing space with the hopes of seeing a higher return over traditional marketing tactics and have managed to find success. Read More
Florida Network: March Blockchain Event
We had a great first event of the year hosted by the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, who proudly serve nearly 20,000 girls and nearly 9,000 adult members in the Tampa area. It was a pleasure to partner with them for this event. Read More
Social Intranet: An Effective Way to Collaborate Team-Wide
By Robin Singh
State-of-the-art technology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things are transforming both the internet and the way we use it in our everyday lives. Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: Shamina Singh
My first job was at Dunkin Donuts, but my dream job growing up was to work at McDonald's. Eventually, my aspirations shifted to medicine or law, but after working on political campaigns in college, I became passionate about social justice causes. Read More
Advice from Women at the Top of the Corporate Ladder
Although walls and barriers are coming down for women, it is not always easy for females in the corporate scene. Expectations are often skewed, and in some cases, we have to work twice as hard to get where we want to be. Read More
Being a College Athlete Prepared Me for Working in Tech
By Caroline Ambros
As I near the one-year mark of graduating from Tufts University, I have found myself reflecting on how far I have come in a short time. A year ago, I wondered whether I should have spent more time doing internships rather than devoting so much of myself to the Tufts Sailing Team. Read More
Three Tips to Convince Influencers to Write About Your Product
The world runs on technology: the tools designed to make our lives easier and more productive. Any doubters can look at the numbers; there were 1.53 million tech startups in 2014 alone according to reports, and that number continues to rise. Read More
An Interview with Lance Alston, Wealthfulness Expert
How Potholes Can Damage Your Car
It's pothole season again: that time of year when winter and spring play tug-of-war, resulting in fluctuating temperatures that can wreak havoc on roads. Read More
Interviews That Inspire: Neerja Raman
I am a mediaX distinguished visiting scholar at Stanford University. I took early retirement from Hewlett Packard Labs, and soon after, Stanford invited me to participate in a research initiative to advance the use of digital technologies for social good. Read More
What's Next? On-Demand AI Means On-Demand Intuitive Marketing
By AI Marketing Association
It is not hyperbole to state that all of us (our behaviors; buying decisions; and, ultimately, our thoughts ) are constantly informed by a cascade of clever algorithms that have learned our patterns. Read More
Six Steps to Refresh Your IT Skills & Expertise
This will come as no surprise to you; in a recent Randstad Technologies survey of IT professionals, encompassing everyone from CIOs to system administrators to developers, keeping technology skills fresh is one of their greatest challenges. Read More
Recap of the WITI event on March 22nd
For this Blockchain event, an amazing panel of women was invited to Essex Property Trust offices to discuss their initiatives/efforts in the Blockchain ecosystem. Read More
Where to Have a Family-Friendly Spring Break
Spring break: school's out and the temperature's rising. Spring is an ideal time for you and the clan to go exploring. So, pile into the minivan to visit a nearby city, or fly somewhere on your collective bucket list. Read More
Ads and App Monetization: Three Things You're Still Doing Wrong
Do you feel like you have app monetization under control, or is it that thing that keeps you up at night? Do you constantly worry you might be doing it wrong, letting it eat up your time and resources as you blindly try to figure it out? Read More
Six Simple Security Measures You Should Take for Your Business
When you're running a business, your focus usually falls on the core components of profitability. Read More
The Seven Questions You Should Ask Any New Tech Partner
Integrating new tech or tech talent into your business is an exciting play. You will have access to more features, functionality, smoother user interfaces, and new products to play with, and you might open the door to new professional and revenue-generating activities. Read More
Top Tips for Infusing Hope into Your Corporate Culture
When your team is faced with change, challenge, or chaos, inspire them with a future-focused vision of shared success! Read More
Seven Ways to Make Your Tax Refund Go Further
A tax refund check can be a tempting thing. Should you buy those new shoes you've been eyeing? How about treating yourself to a weekend away? Read More
How I Became a Male Ally to Gender Inclusion-and How You Can, Too
By Dale Vaughn
I have spent my entire life as an activist to end sexism and xenophobia, but it wasn't until I met feedback, criticism, and careful vetting by feminists and social equality veterans that I entered into a true alliance. Read More
Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover: Finding Innovation in the Most Unlikely Places
Recent grads and experienced job seekers looking to work on innovative projects frequently name the best-known technology firms as their most desired employer. Read More
Nazis, Nudity, and Rejection
Businesses must diversify their workforce and leadership to avoid alienating consumers. The makeup of Corporate America's boardrooms needs to mirror the evolving diversity of the American people. Read More
Seven Essential Tips for a Woman Following a Dream Career in IoT
By Mary Walton
The Internet of Things, more commonly referred to as IoT, is one of the fastest and most rapidly expanding industries in the world. By 2020 (just two years away), the industry is set to have evolved to over 26 billion individual IoT units that translate to an economic value of $1.9 trillion. Read More
A Veteran's Guide to Changing Careers
If you are among the nearly 200,000 Americans who transition each year from military service to civilian life, one of the toughest challenges can be finding a profession that utilizes the skills you have acquired during your active duty. Read More
Recap of WITI OC Event 2-22-18
On February 22nd, 2018 WITI OC presented Mischa Martineau, founder and president of Martineau Systems, and developer of I AM Who I Say I AM™ - Believe and Achieve curriculum. Read More
Digital Transformation of You: How to Get into Blockchain
Blockchain is the hot technology right now, and many are looking for their way into the party. Lexy Prodromos, research and marketing strategist at Bloq, Inc. and the executive director for the Chicago Blockchain Center, shines as an example of recognizing an opportunity and acting on it. Read More
How Long to Keep Tax Returns and Other Documents
Whether it's shoe boxes, plastic bags, or stuffed filing cabinets, we all have different ways of keeping track of documents the IRS requires. Read More
Why Messaging Will Rule the Marketing World
One of my favorite ideas is messaging apps emerging as dominant mobile platforms. In this episode of #GrowthHacking is Dead: Long Live #GrowthMarketing, I explore how messaging is breaking through the app silos and providing new native advertising opportunities with Djamel Agaoua, CEO of Viber. Read More
How to Become a Guest Speaker and Local Influencer
One of the best ways to build a reputation for your business and attract more clients is to build a reputation for yourself as the leader of your organization. Read More
Leveling the Playing Field for Women in Tech is Vital
By Jodi Schiller
When I hear about the need to push gender diversity in tech and improve gender disparity in the industry, it takes me a second to appreciate the full reality of the situation. Read More
More Women on Boards: Will You Become One of Them?
By Teri Baydar
A study from the Peterson Institute for International Economics affirms that "Going from having no women in corporate leadership to a 30% female share is associated with a one percent increase in net margin, which translates to a 15% increase in profitability for a typical firm." Read More
How Managers Are Driving Women Away (from Sales)
By Kayla Kearns
Twenty-five percent of technology salespeople are women, and only 12% are female sales managers. In my experience, that statistic seems relatively high. Too often, the sales floor of a tech company can look like a men's lacrosse team. Read More
Eight Things You Need to Practice to Achieve Leadership Excellence
There are several qualities that originate within our minds and hearts that are critical to achieving leadership excellence. We can strengthen and cultivate all of these qualities through mindful leadership training. Read More
Woman Unleashed: A Personal Story of Perspective and Change
I grew up as a gay woman in Ireland when it was under the rule of the Catholic church. Oh, and I didn't drink tea or alcohol, so three strikes against me! I learned early on that living inside the box that people expected me to live in wouldn't work for me, so I forged my path. Read More
Remembering Will Marré
Will Marré, an executive powerhouse and longtime supporter of Women, passed away on February 24. He was part of our family at WITI and he will be missed. Read More
Seven Charming Small Towns to Visit in Winter
Are you looking for a scenic escape or picturesque place to plant your ski poles this winter? Look no further than these seven American towns where snow and ice add to their charm and hospitality. Read More
Think You Know the Facts About STEM?
There's so much written about STEM education and employment that it's easy to be confused as to what is a fact and what is a myth. Here is our short attempt to distinguish between the two. Read More
The Tough Questions of Ethical Content Creation in VR
One of the qualities of virtual reality (VR) that excites creators and consumers most is that it is wide open and packed with potential. Read More
Seven Tips to Help You Save Time, Reduce Stress, and Increase Your Sanity
The more I talk to busy professionals (particularly women), the more I hear a resounding "Yes!" I'm no psychologist, and I won't label myself insane, but on a bad day, my life reflects pure insanity. Read More
Are You Actually Listening to Your Customers? Three Ways You Can Do It
It's easy to assume that everything is under control within the four walls of a company. However, when it comes to the tech industry, few things are more dangerous than assuming everything is known. The marketplace is talking—are you listening? Read More
Cause and Success: Balance is a Myth
One of the questions I hear most often from women in business is, "How do you achieve a balanced lifestyle while succeeding in business?" I'll cut to the chase with my simple answer: you don't. And you never will. Read More
Twenty Reasons Why Advancing Women into Leadership is a Fiduciary Duty
By Will Marré
Those of you who know me know that I don't believe that most men will take up the torch of moral change. Men in general are simply too competitive and too self-interested to sustain their moral courage. Read More
Four Daily Negotiation Tips
If one of your professional or personal goals is to become a better negotiator, then you have to start practicing. No one is going to anoint you with a magic wand and sprinkle rock star negotiator dust on you. Read More
Answers to 10 Common Interview Questions
You may have spent hours preparing for your interview, but one thing you'll never know is the type of questions you'll be asked. Never fear; you can still develop a plan to tackle even the most challenging interview topics. Read More
Why You Shouldn't Ignore Vehicle Recalls
In 2017, people across the country were using 63 million recalled vehicles. That's a lot of vehicles. Read More
Improving CPR Classes: AHA Mandates the Use of Feedback Devices
If you've ever had to perform CPR, whether you've completed the certification or if the 911 operator trained you in real time, it's never easy. Aside from the stress and seriousness of the situation, it's hard to know if you're doing it right and if there's anything you can correct to do better. Read More
In our mysterious, complicated world, where the truth is always more than we know, where there are both right answers and many wrong answers, and where so many decisions have unintended consequences, how do we navigate? Read More
Majken Sander Shares Insights with WITI
Majken Sander is an accomplished, global tech executive. As a solution architect, business analyst, and head of analyst relations at TimeXtender, she is regularly called to speak at trade shows around the world. Read More
Interviews That Inspire: Beena Ammanath
Beena is an award-winning, senior digital transformation leader with extensive global experience in artificial intelligence (AI), big data, data science, and IoT. Read More
Technology Spotlight: Steve Wozniak
Computers have become integral to our work and leisure, but it was not always this way. One person we can thank for the changing, technological tides is Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak. Read More
Bilingualism in Children: Building Their Career Paths for Better Job Opportunities
By Neuvoo News Staff
Perhaps you have heard the following a thousand times: "Globalization is today's necessity." But it is likely that, as a parent, you have not given this statement the attention it requires. Read More
About Bullies
When Andrew McCabe stepped down from the FBI, news programs flashed photos of McCabe whose face reflected the raw emotion of a man who had been bullied, insulted, and vilified by the President of the United States and members of Congress over the last year for doing his job. Read More
Recap WITI Orange County - January 18, 2018
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Women Just Want to be Treated the Same--Don't Make it a Thing
By SmartBear Staff
Modern feminism is a revelation that continues to unravel before us, changing the game for women in the workplace and finally giving a voice that people have stifled far too long. As a woman in technology, I feel more protected and empowered, but I also feel concerned. Read More
How to Protect Yourself and the World from Evil Leaders
I don't believe there are intrinsically evil people. But based on the psychological research reported by Dr. Jonathan Haidt of NYU, I believe that certain people have a genetic disposition toward an extreme sensitivity to threats. Read More
How to Protect Your Apartment from Burglaries
Apartment buildings can be home to hundreds of people and may come equipped with buzzers, ID-enabled entry systems, or security. Read More
Even the Most Satisfied Employees are Open to New Positions
People who have jobs and aren't currently looking for a new position are referred to as "passive" candidates--as opposed to "active" candidates who are engaged in a job search. Passive candidates are usually happy in their current roles. Read More
Beyond #MeToo: Two New Words That Will Change the World
Women are clearly focused on what women are doing to change the world. They are going to lead. As an enthusiastic advocate for more women in leadership, I could not be happier. Read More
Starting a Consulting Business? Avoid These Three Tragic Mistakes
If you've ever met someone who told you they were a business consultant, and you scratched your head wondering, "What in the heck does that mean?", you're not alone. Read More
Think Augmented or Virtual Reality Won't Affect You? Better Think Again
Sam Murley, my developer colleague, hasn't had much sleep lately. That's because he's recently tested the new, heavily hyped augmented reality Microsoft product. As much as Sam assumed he knew what to expect, he found the actual experience astonishing. Read More
Five Financial New Year's Resolutions to Make This Year
The new year provides the perfect opportunity to take stock, set goals, and plan ahead. While you can make all kinds of resolutions ("This is the year I'll get in shape-really!"), those that focus on your finances could provide the biggest payoff. Read More
Five Tips for Getting Your Business in Financial Order
With tax season around the corner, you're probably feeling unprepared, especially if you've reviewed your budgets and spotted cash flow issues. Read More
The One Simple Thing You Can Do to Love Your Work
Quit your job and embrace your calling. I don't mean you have to stop your current employment. Rather, quit looking at your work as a job. Here's why. Read More
Diversity in Tech: Not About Kumbaya But Your Bottom Line
Silicon Valley is slowly starting to grasp the urgent need to stop dragging its feet when it comes to diversity and inclusion efforts. Major technology companies and startups are scrambling to catch up to many non-tech Fortune 500 Companies. Read More
Can Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive Ability, and Intuition Make Us More Successful?
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is again getting a lot of attention on social media, and many of you have already heard about Dr. Travis Bradberry's book, Emotional Intelligence 2.0, which had tremendous success among readers. Read More
WITI Announces New WITI PowerSource Coaching Membership
This Membership is designed for experienced Professional Coaches, as well as experienced Industry, Academic, and Government Professionals interested in providing coaching, information, tools and skills to a global community of WITI members. Read More
Tips and Tricks for Eliminating Household Germs
Quick: what's the germiest place in your home? Read More
Cause and Success: Four People That Stand in Your Way
Do you get excited over the new year? Or are you sitting at a desk wondering, "Where has the time gone, and why am I still feeling stuck?" Read More
What is a Good Cultural Fit, and is it Really Important?
We hear a lot these days about the importance of selecting a job at a company where the employee is a good cultural fit. This emphasis seems to be well placed. Read More
Ignite the Mindful Leader in You!
Most likely, you are just like many of us - always getting caught up in the day-to-day FOT (flow of things) where everything always seems to be urgent, yet your to-do list keeps growing. Read More
January 20th Women's March: Power to the Polls
Whether you are a Republican, a Democrat, or an Independent, it's time for each of us to ask ourselves this question: am I willing to stand passively by while the president and enabling Congress move our country closer to the possibility of a NUCLEAR WAR??? Read More
Why Electronic Motorcycles Are Catching on
You're driving down the highway when you see a group of motorcycles growing larger in your rearview mirror. As they approach, you expect to hear their engines rumble. But instead, when they pass you, they barely make a sound. Read More
Working from Home: Heaven or Hell?
Working from home has become the latest trend, and we are talking globally here. Every day, more companies are allowing their employees to work from home at least once or twice a week. Read More
Michelle Prince of Randstad Technologies Shares Her Experience in Human Resources
Michelle Prince, global head of learning and development at Randstad, is a strategic human resources executive with expertise in leadership development, employee engagement, organizational design and effectiveness, career development, and innovative learning techniques. Read More
Are You in the (Big Data) 47 percent?
No, I am not referring to Mitt Romney's infamous fund-raising dinner comment about the percentage of people that pay no federal income tax. Read More
This Was a Surprise!
I recently conducted a workshop for WITI Boston about discrimination in the workplace and what we can do for ourselves to change the dynamic. It went well, and I was thrilled! Read More
How to Embrace New Technology in Your Business
There is something comfortable about maintaining the status quo, especially when nothing appears to be broken or misaligned. However, when it comes to growing your business and improving relationships with customers, embracing change in the form of new technology is often a must. Read More
What is Leadership Really? Is it Working?
In his white paper, 'Future Trends in Leadership Development', Nick Petrie of the Center for Creative Leadership points out that "leaders are no longer developing fast enough or in the right ways to match the new environment" Read More
New Year: New Habits: Five Things You Should Start Doing in 2018
A new year means new resolutions! While most people focus on health-related New Year's resolutions, there are a lot of other resolutions you can make. These five tech-safety items will give you peace of mind in 2018 if you resolve to use them. Read More
Should I Start a Business?
We've all probably heard this question many times from friends, family, and acquaintances. As a small business owner, I've struggled with it too. I've had lots of great small business ideas (at least they're great in my mind), but which ones should I pursue? Read More
Six Ways to Save Money on Your Next Hotel
The digital landscape has shifted dramatically in the last decade. Multi-billion dollar industry-leading giants like Instagram, Airbnb, Snapchat, and Uber did not exist ten years ago. In a matter of years, these companies have disrupted industries that had existed for decades. Read More
Your Employees Aren't in It for the Long Haul - and That's a Good Thing
By Steve Cadigan
The digital landscape has shifted dramatically in the last decade. Multi-billion dollar industry-leading giants like Instagram, Airbnb, Snapchat, and Uber did not exist ten years ago. Read More
Five Interview Followup Questions
The worst is over. You reach the end of an interview, and the interviewer asks if you have any questions. Then you freeze. Read More
Janice Grabow of Randstad Technologies Spotlights the Importance of Embedded Engineering
Janice Grabow, national practice director of embedded engineering at Randstad Technologies, develops software that is key in today's travel and medicine. She talks about her role and how more women can join the technology world. Read More
How to Deliver a More Engaging Presentation
Whether you are delivering a report to your company, or you find yourself pitching a service to a prospective client, understanding how to be more engaging in presentations is something we all need help with. Read More
Cause and Success: How to Reach Agreement (Part Two—Follow Through)
Welcome back to the Cause And Success series where our hope is to help you learn to navigate the special needs that surround women in business, technology, and beyond so that you can have meaningful conversations and move your career into a place that you feel satisfied. Read More
Experts Demystify Artificial Intelligence at AI World
As we pondered in my previous post, what is AI and will it take over the world, turning humans into slaves and toys to the robots? This question and others were explored and discussed by a panel of experts at AI World. Read More
What They Don't Tell You . . .
By Sheila Thorne
"Oh, I didn't know; I didn't think of it that way." Read More
Time to Walk Away? Five Signs It's Time for a New Job
Sometimes an environment is too toxic, broken, or unfixable, or the writing's on the wall. This is when you should cut your losses and look for a new job. How can you tell when the time is right to make that scary leap? Read More
Workplace Words That Wound
We have all felt the sting of cutting words, the stab of sarcasm, and the sickening silence when a coworker is assaulted with a verbal bomb. When workplace word wars occur, employees become casualties, relationships are strained, and morale plummets. Read More
Cold Storage: How to Prep Your Garage for Winter
Garages were born for storage. After all, the name comes from the French word garer, meaning to shelter. Read More
Tricia Gressle of Randstad Technologies Shares Her Experience in Technology
Tricia Gressle, vice president of Randstad Technologies' delivery, knows what it is like to juggle many tasks on a daily basis. She explains what her job entails and what she enjoys most about it. Read More
What to Do When Your Boss or Leader Is an Idiot
It's tragic to see that leadership power is gained or granted to people who are skilled at increasing their power but not their wisdom. Read More
Five Things I've Learned as a Woman in Tech
By Amber Fallon
There's a prevalent misconception that women can be too emotional for technical fields. Read More
Time Names Person of the Year #metoo
WITI (Women in Technology International) supports and thanks TIME Magazine for being courageous, standing up with conviction, and showing compassion with the Person of the Year award. Read More
Business Networking 101
We have seen the word a million times in articles, magazines, blogs, even Facebook. But it is quite likely we do not have the slightest idea what "networking" means. Read More
An Interview with Marielle Price
By Kristian Porter
Marielle Price is the director of construction and customer success for Fieldwire, a construction management app designed to increase productivity for supervisors, superintendents, and engineers in the field. Read More
Pushpa Ithal: Engineer Turned Entrepreneur to Help Digital Marketers
I have the privilege of interacting and collaborating with a variety of woman founders, and I have a lot of respect for their tenacity, passion, and determination. Most of the time they are running and growing their business while raising a family. Read More
An Interview with Malvis Tarney
Malvis Tarney is a United States Army veteran, where she served in the Medical Service Corps. After leaving the armed forces, Malvis took the work ethics she adopted in the army and positioned them toward her career in tech, working at SolutionsATI. Read More
An Interview with iOS and Ruby Developer Neem Serra
Neem Serra, iOS and Ruby developer, shares her journey through a career in technology. Read More
How to Future-Proof Your Career in a Digital Economy
The digitization taking place across industries in the United States is creating a seismic shift in how employers are thinking about their future staff requirements and how they recruit. Read More
What I Learned from My Sick Day in Bed
A few days ago I was driving to my kids' preschool and I was overcome with this really odd, weak feeling throughout my entire body. As I drove, I kept asking myself, "Why do I feel sick?" Read More
How to Choose the Best Website Hosting for Small Business
By Wassana Lampech
Who you pick as your web hosting company has a direct impact on sales and revenues. Read More
Check Your Phone at the Door! Are you Disrespecting Your Coworkers?
Nearly everyone has a cell phone. These devices make our lives easier. They keep us connected to other people and send us continual information. However, there is a time to use them and a time to put them away. Read More
Uncharted Waters: Navigating Success in Mixed Reality Marketing
AR is going to be as important as eating three meals a day, and once it's arrived, we will wonder how we ever lived without it, similar to how we feel about our phones. Read More
Seven Common Morning Routines That Productive People Do Differently
When you get up in the morning, what do you do? Do you do the same thing every day? Are you stressed? Relaxed? Do you try to get things done? You'd be surprised how much impact these small, seemingly innocuous routines can have on your productivity throughout the day. Read More
Why the On-Demand Economy Might Be Good for You
It was a Thursday in February 2014 when Marc Gorlin, an Atlanta entrepreneur, needed spare tiles for a bathroom remodel. Only problem: they were in a warehouse hours away. Read More
Climate Change, Health, and Innovation: Let's Embrace the Good
This summer I had the privilege of participating in the Climate Change and Impact on Health & Innovation panel at Boston GreenFest. Read More
Divert Disaster, Delete That Email, and Dialogue
While email has made workplace communication efficient, there are times when we need face-to-face conversations. At these times, defaulting to email is risky and may result in workplace nightmares. Read More
Feeling What You Feel Will Help You
Holy COW this month was a doozy! I don't mean to be light-hearted about it because in fact, I'm not at all feeling light and having great difficulty finding my heart. Read More
How to Save Money for a Down Payment on a Home
A white picket fence, a green backyard, and a home to call your own. For many people, this is the definition of the American dream. But three little words could put that dream out of reach: 20 percent down. Read More
Find Ways to Forge Ahead in Tech Despite Harassment Claims, Other Challenges
By Izenda Content Strategist
Workday's Lynn Christensen offers her lessons to help women and businesses forge ahead in technology industries. Read More
Mary Beth Watson of Randstad Technologies Discusses Her Experience with Work-Life Balance
Mary Beth Watson, solutions director at Randstad Technologies, provides solutions daily to clients. She shares her career experience with us. Read More
The Three Things You Can Do to Prevent Bad Teamwork from Killing You
Would you be shocked to read that Dallas-based Cooper Clinic, which specializes in executive health projects, reported 64% of people with management responsibilities would die prematurely from chronic stress caused by their workplace? Read More
Negotiation Tip #3: The Art of No Deal and Learning to Compromise
By nature, negotiations involve compromise. It is rare that you will make it through a negotiation without having to forgo something that you want and yielding along the way. Read More
Could Apple's HomePod Drive Future Smart Home Adoption?
By 451 Alliance
Growth for the smart home market continues to be driven by take-up of energy management and security solutions, as consumers seek cloud-powered answers to practical problems at home. Read More
Gender Equality in the Workplace Starts with Paternity Leave
It's no secret that the United States is far behind other industrialized countries when it comes to maternity leave policies. Read More
Men Dominate the Tech Industry--But They Want More Say and Rights? This is a Problem.
An article was printed in the New York Times by Nellie Bowles with the headline: As Inequality Roils Tech World, A Group Wants More Say: Men. This article got my blood boiling. Read More
Working Moms' Secret: 'We Look Forward to the Business Trip!'
Confession is good for the soul, so I recently confessed that as a working mom with a business to run, a husband and kids to nurture, and a household to manage, I secretly look forward to business trips. Read More
Technology in the Workplace
Technology is such a big part of our lives that we don't notice how much we rely on it. Read More
Top Tips for a Comfortable and Fun Camping Trip
If you think "camping" means "uncomfortable," we have some surprises for you. Read More
Negotiation Tip #2: When Should You 'Go Nuclear' and Detonate the Nuclear Option?
At some point in every negotiation—especially when things become tense or you are dealing with people who are pricklier than a porcupine—you are faced with the decision of whether you should alter your negotiation style. Read More
Why Nobody Stopped Harvey Weinstein and the Invisible Evils of Bias
I felt a combination of admiration and anger Saturday morning as I listened to a speech by Dr. Gloria McNeal at National University in La Jolla, CA. When she finished, my colleague, Adriana was in tears and I held my head in my hands. Read More
Finding a Mentor Might Be Easier Than You're Making It
No matter your level of seniority in your company or field, you're inevitably going to encounter a challenging situation you're unsure of how to handle. This challenge can be anything from a new job offer to a company merger, to managing a tough employee. Read More
The Clash of the Data Titans Recap
WITI Orange County's September panel event focused on digitization of enterprise and, it is clear, that today's digital world is just too complex to run on intuition. Read More
Diversity of Perspective
I get it ... Women & minorities are feeling marginalized. Our rights are being trampled on; people are at each other's throats about politics, freedom, protest, and so on. Read More
What Do I Do with My Pet in an Emergency?
From extreme weather to power outages, the impact of emergency situations is hard to predict. Read More
The Three Big Reasons IT Job Seekers Should Use a Recruiting Agency
In a recent survey conducted by Randstad Technologies of IT professionals, nearly 90% of the respondents indicated they would either definitely or probably use a recruitment agency when looking for their next job. This shouldn't be much of a surprise to people familiar with the current IT job market. Read More
How to Lead Like a Woman
Women are frustrated. The social myths of the past 5,000 years have locked women into roles and expected behaviors that are ill-suited for a 21st century female life. Read More
Why Apple's Entrance into AR and VR Changes the Game for Marketers
Tim Cooke has made it clear he is strongly invested in the future of AR. Read More
Retail Apocalypse? Maybe Businesses Just Aren't Responding to Consumer Demand
By Monica Eaton-Cardone
From banking and home ownership to sports and casual dining, there seems to be an ever-growing list of industries that are supposedly "dying" at the hands of young people. Read More
Can Boot Camp Scholarships, University Efforts Overcome Women's Lack of Confidence?
At least one coding boot camp wants to get more women into technology fields, according to a story by Tech Target. The Flatiron School gives 25 women a month 50% off tuition for its online program. Every woman who attends its New York campus gets a $1,000 discount. Read More
Five Tips or Starting a New Job - Be Proactive & Strategic!
Starting a new job comes with excitement, anticipation, and anxiety. You want to be successful, but don't know what to expect. To set yourself up to be a star performer, you need to be proactive and have a strategy. Here are five tips to help you transition into your new role. Read More
Why Yoga May Be Essential for Your Career Happiness
What would you do if you've learned that you were doing something every day that was making you unproductive, unhealthy, unhappy, and sabotaging your relationships? Read More
Hottest of the Hot Jobs: Security Engineers
With all the recent high-profile cybersecurity breaches in recent years, just about any job that touches on cybersecurity is going to be hot. One of the hottest is that of security engineer. Read More
The Rise of Original Content - Amazon vs. Netflix
A recent ChangeWave Streaming TV survey of 1,450 North American respondents shows further momentum for original content - both as a reason to pay for streaming TV and viewership across the major platforms. Read More
Beware of the Fine Print - Forced Arbitration Clauses in Employment Contracts
If you watch Netflix, shop on Amazon, have certain credit cards, or use a major cellphone service provider, most likely you have already agreed to contractual terms that are snuck into endless pages of consumer agreements as "terms of service." Read More
New Reality MetaObjects Enhance Marketing & E-Commerce
Daily, we are bombarded by information on the web and in our real lives. As marketers, the challenge grows ever more difficult to find the right customers with the right content. Read More
Five Strategies You Must Follow to Start a Successful Career
By Stephanie Proper
If you try to think of a few successful IT professionals, you'll probably name Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page, and a few other big names in the industry. They made it to the very top. Read More
How to Liberate Your Leadership Talent
We have cracked the code on healthy, fulfilling work. Sociologist Jeanne Nakamura's research on the conditions that create "vital engagement" are crystal clear. Read More
Being a Mother, Working, and Not Falling into a Daily Routine: Is That Even Possible?
Mary Kay Ash, the founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, had enough time in her daily life to work, take care of her home, write a book, and create her own makeup brand. She not only had the time—she "took the time" to make it happen. Read More
Women in Technology International Interview with Anne Krog Iversen, Chief DNA and Culture Officer
TimeXtender was founded in 2006 and is one of the world's fastest growing software companies. The company enables businesses (Fortune 500, large-sized enterprises, and mid-sized companies) to build a data-driven organization with Discovery Hub, an integrated approach to IT architecture behind business intelligence that helps organizations decrease time to business insights and data-driven decision making. Read More
Regular Watch Designed to Honor Aerospace Technology Launches on Kickstarter
By iDEA & Associates
Apollo watch is a retro-chic regulator watch, designed with hours, minutes, and seconds on separate dials, for both men and women. Read More
Six Steps to Finding Career Nirvana for New Graduates
Graduation is in sight, so now what? As the end of the academic year quickly approaches, thousands of soon-to-be grads are lining up preparing to jump into the "real world" for the first time as full-time professional employees. Read More
Are AI Products Turning Humans into Former Employees?
By Pierce Ivory
AI, or Artificial Intelligence, seems to be the favorite topic appearing in today's ongoing press releases. There are a lot of talks, a lot of implied fear, and even more confusion and misunderstanding about what exactly AI is and is not. Read More
Hottest of the Hot Jobs: Big Data Engineers
One of Randstad Technologies' hot jobs is big data engineering. There can be confusion about the specific roles people with this title fill. According to the big data news portal, Datanami.com, data engineers are the specialists who are the bridge between the data analysts and the data scientists. Read More
Falling into Technology: The World Wide Web
By Thomson Reuters
August was Women's Month in South Africa and as part of the celebrations, I was recently named one of the top 50 most inspiring women in technology in South Africa. Read More
Cause and Success: How to Reach Agreement (Part One—Asking)
Hello, September, and welcome back to Cause And Success, helpful tips for women in technology (and beyond) so that you become the only cause of your success. Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: Ida Liu
It has been a long journey to reach my "dream job." I grew up in Orinda - outside of San Francisco. We were one of the only Chinese families in the community, and my brother and I were raised in a bi-cultural family. Read More
Is Your Life Work Centered? Here are Four Investments You Can Make Today to Increase the Love in You
Over the past two years with almost every Executive I coach and every audience I speak to, I hear that the aspiration for work-life balance is dead. It was killed by technology. Read More
How to Talk Money With Friends and Family
Everyone has a unique relationship with money and how they manage it. Read More
The Diversity Setback: Vote Within Your Heart, Brain, or Feet
By Isabelle Guis
I have never considered myself a feminist. Sure, I continually encourage women in technology through active participation in WITI contributions to Code like a Girl and by mentoring women, but I have never felt as engaged as I am now. Read More
Google Champions Women Programmers, Sued Over Wage Disparity Claims
Wage transparency ends the secret of whether a worker is being paid fairly, according to several studies. As women earn on average around 80 cents for every dollar a man makes, that knowledge can be empowering. Read More
Building a Winning Team Culture
In sports, commentators and analysts often talk about the necessity of team chemistry and players "being on the same page" to win. Teams with long and sustained success are characterized by their "winning culture" that establishes expectations and chemistry. What comprises this culture? How do these successful coaches build it? Read More
Eleven Commitments for SMART Power Leaders
I am both excited and encouraged by the response of my work on SMART Power and women's leadership. I believe we are at a major turning point in the history of business. The purpose of business can be forever elevated as a means to improve the quality of life of everyone—customers, employees, suppliers, and communities. Read More
Encouraging Wider Adoption of Digital Wallets
451 Research recently surveyed 4,022 primarily North American consumers on their attitudes and preferences toward digital wallets. Read More
Five Best IT Jobs for 2017
The IT field continues to experience a boom in technological breakthroughs and innovation, and because of that, the demand for the best jobs has never been higher. Read More
Holistic Marketing Approach for Startups-Without Higher Spend
By Priya Ramamurthi
Marketing has evolved significantly with the rise of content and digital marketing, multi-channel customer targeting, and increased focus on analytics. Read More
Top 10 Tips for Millennials and Early Career Professionals
The Compectus: The Future of Technology, Re-imagined
By Noelle Downey
For those who spend a significant percentage of their time in front of a computer or tablet, the keyboard is one of the most well-known but forgettable pieces of tech on the market. Read More
How Leaders Can Consistently be Both Effective and Happy in Their Career
Whether you work in a company, run a company, a consulting practice, or just your own life you are a leader. We all are. Read More
Three Advantages to Hiring a Bilingual Candidate
Having bilingual employees in the workforce can only bring benefits to the company. Studies have shown that bilingual people are good at multitasking and have excellent communication skills. Read More
Superwoman Needs Superman
Calling all dads . . . working moms can't do it alone, and we often feel like we are! Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight - Tracy McKibben
As a child, I knew I wanted to become a lawyer. That was always my dream. The energy sector has been a part of my entire professional career. Read More
Diversity in Mobile
By Chanita Wesley
We work in a highly dynamic, ever-changing industry. But unfortunately, there's one thing that is not keeping pace with change: There are not enough women working in the telecommunications sector, and certainly not in the most senior levels. Read More
Is Talent Your Top Priority? Probably Not, But You Can Get There
I recently met with some executives of a mid-sized company that was struggling with recruiting and retention. They invited me to help them address these issues, and as we began to delve into the current state of the company, the topic of company culture came up. Read More
You are Not Limited by Your Current Circumstances
If you believe that you are too young to start your own business, or you think you have just the right youthful energy to take on a new venture, you are right! Read More
How You Can Prove You are a Self-Motivated Worker
Even though the job market for IT professionals is strong, that doesn't mean that corporate IT managers aren't demanding when it comes to assessing and hiring IT staff. Many IT managers find themselves doing more with less, which means the costs of a hiring mistake have never been greater. Read More
Working Together as an Industry to Connect the Dots from AR/VR to the World
As the founder of New Reality Arts, I'm out at the frontlines making the case for businesses that now is the time to start crafting and implementing an AR/VR strategy both for now and the future. Read More
Becoming a Thoroughbred Leader
Sophie Knowles: PDF Pro
Last month, I had the opportunity to sit down with Sophie Knowles. She told me all about her company (PDF Pro), her career in tech, and her experience starting a business. Read More
Why Success and Survival Requires the End of Bias
Most people who are in control, people who wield immense amounts of institutional power, do not believe that bias or prejudice limit people's opportunities. Read More
You Can Do It: A Century of Women in STEM
Five Work Benefits that Make Millennials Happy
By Cassidy Hennigan
The dynamics of today's workforce are changing rapidly. A new generation of millennial workers are permeating the workforce and bringing a new wave of expectations with them. Read More
Facebook: The Truth
By Dada Nabhaniilananda
Have you ever wondered why Facebook, which many people consider to be mostly a waste of time (though occasionally interesting or inspiring), is so addictive? Read More
Cause and Success: How to Make Decisions (Easier)
Your starting point inventory and your vision are important because they allow you to create an accurate road map for success. If you don't have a vision, you won't know where you're going. Read More
Angie Keller of Randstad Engineering Shares How Beneficial Networking Can Be
Vice president of recruitment at Randstad Engineering, Angie Keller often sees the impact she has made through placing candidates. She speaks about her rewarding career. Read More
Advice for Google: Don't Fire Men...Convert Them!
Although I understand why Google fired the engineer who wrote the creed blaming women for their own lack of opportunities in tech companies, cultural values are vital to long-term corporate success. Read More
Identity Thieves Love Your Mobile Device
We love our mobile devices. They have become so much a part of our daily lives that some of us feel lost without them. We use them to communicate with loved ones, stay caught up on social media, and conduct business transactions, such as paying bills, online banking, and shopping. Read More
Is the Industry Ready for Wearable Payments Technology?
The introduction of disruptive technology is essential to new developments and innovation. It leads to reduced friction, as well as greater efficiency and ease of use, all in the interest of ever-expanding benefits for consumers and businesses. Read More
Remote Work May Cut Gender Gap, but Will AI Freeze Cyberbullying
Could remote work solve the tech industry's gender diversity gap? A leadership study from Remote.co seems to suggest it might work, according to an article on Tech Republic. Read More
Tips for Managing a Difficult Boss
Six Key Strategies for a Successful Interview
Congrats on landing the interview! You're probably feeling a good mixture of excitement and anxiety. One good way to alleviate the nervousness is to be well prepared. Read More
The Only Way to Fix What's Right and Wrong at Google
By now you're probably aware that a Google engineer set off a firestorm of controversy by sending a 10-page manifesto vigorously criticizing Google's programs to reduce gender bias and promote workplace diversity and inclusion. Read More
Smart Saving Tips for New Parents
So you're expecting? Congratulations! That bundle of joy on the way will make your life more rewarding . . . and expensive. But don't worry. Here are five smart savings tips for new parents so you can break out the cigars without breaking the bank. Read More
Homogeniuses: HBO's Silicon Valley Mirrors Tech Industry's Diversity Realities
This is the first article in a series addressing diversity in Silicon Valley and Corporate America. The series explores solutions and best practices for increasing diversity in the workplace. Read More
Why We Need Diversity if We are Serious About Business Success
Nearly every company I do consulting for these days have something in common... and it's not good. It's called Project Failure. Virtually everywhere I go important strategic projects are failing to be delivered on budget or on time. Read More
Alisia Genzler of Randstad Technologies Encourages Women to Embrace Opportunities
Alisia Genzler is a dedicated executive vice president at Randstad Technologies. Responsible for business operations of 21 markets in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, she is the epitome of hard work. She shares her story with us. Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: Gwenna Gainer Lucas
I am creative at heart, but I'm not the stereotypical business person who bases decisions on emotions. I have a very logical mind that creates solutions and products alongside a series of methodical steps in solving problems. Read More
Looking Forward with a Look Back at Women in Technology International's 23rd Annual Summit
By Diana Gaffney
Between June 11th - June 13th, San Jose was home to Women in Technology International's 23rd Annual Summit which hosted over 1100 attendees and three days packed with speakers, workshops and over 900 participants in this year's Career Fair. Read More
The Mommy Contract
One of the reasons why I've grown to like jogging is that I seem to have the most interesting epiphanies while doing so. Ideas and solutions pop into my head out of nowhere, often on issues that I hadn't thought about in days. I guess they were just lurking in my subconscious, and my brain needed a real rest and some clear air to provide me crisp, new ideas. A few weeks ago, I had such an epiphany. Read More
Improving Our Performance in the Workplace in Five Simple Steps
Are you one of those employees who works extra hours everyday? Do you sleep with your smartphone on? Do you check your email at night and on weekends? Do you feel it is necessary? Read More
America's Coolest Lighthouses
It's hard to imagine America's coastal landscapes without the string of lighthouses guarding their shores. Sure, the need for these maritime icons has lessened greatly, but thanks to their storied histories and prime waterside settings, the lighthouse structures - and their timeless romance-endure. Read More
Career Advice for Millennials
A Reflection of the WITI Summit with Michael Neuendorff
Michael Neuendorff held a session at this year's WITI Summit entitled "Success Secrets of the Super Achievers"...and the room was packed. He follows up with me about his experience, and goes more in depth about his talk. Read More
Humans and Machines: The Ultimate Partnership?
By 2022, the biggest impact of AI (artificial intelligence) and machine learning will be the transformation of knowledge work. Read More
They See Lemons, You See Lemonade - The Digital World is Sweet
Chances are that your company or industry is going through some form of digital transformation. We hear about it, we read about it, yet most of the rhetoric focuses on the gloom and doom as opposed to an optimistic forecast of a bright digital future filled with new opportunities and prospects. Read More
Becoming a Master Negotiator & Influencer
EEarlier this year, [email protected] presented an event on Becoming a Master Negotiator & Influencer, hosted at Teachers College, Columbia University. The discussion was led by Fatimah Gilliam, Esq., founder and CEO of The Azara Group. Read More
Starting a Women in Technology Group
In 2015, I started a women in technology group at my company, SmartBear Software, in Somerville, Massachusetts. The group has been steadily growing, and has become one of the favorite informal groups at the company. Read More
Managing the Underperformer
Sarah Moore of Randstad Technologies Promotes Women to Find Their Best Work Environment
Sarah Moore, Vice President of IT Applications at Randstad USA, has had over 17 years of experience linking IT with business. She answers a few questions about her career. Read More
Why Standing Up for Yourself is Essential
Right now I am very busy teaching companies how to create a gender synergy. This requires a change of culture as well as a change of behavior of both men and women who want to work together more effectively. Read More
Creativity in the Corporate World
Five Keys to Success Every Aspiring Entrepreneur Should Know
Many young people aspire for independence and success through entrepreneurship - at least in theory. Read More
Cause and Success: Leadership for Women in Tech
Welcome to the Cause and Success series for women in the technology industry...and beyond. There is so much cause and effect in business, and I want the number one effect to be your success. When it comes to causing your success, there is actually only one cause - that's you. Read More
Women Founders Support Diversity, But Investment Stagnates
A tech start-up with a woman founder hires twice as many female employees as the industry average, according to an article by the Los Angeles Times. Read More
Tips for Avoiding Team Miscommunications
Avoiding an Uber-Bad Mistake-Diversity's Cautionary Tale for the Tech Industry
Silicon Valley is particularly infamous for being populated by homogeniuses, highly intelligent people who look alike and come from similar backgrounds. It is high time that tech companies started realizing the value of investing in a diverse and talented workforce. Read More
Five Ways to Find Your Leadership Brand
There are almost 7.5 billion individuals alive right now. As far as I know, there are no duplicates. So, what if you were unique because you could make a difference that no one else can? Read More
NEWSFLASH: Superwoman Doesn't Exist
A frequent attendee of women's conferences and other professional conferences, I'm always amazed at how frequently and quickly the work/life balance question is asked (when there's at least one woman on the panel). Read More
Seven Non-Air-Conditioned Ways to Beat the Heat
When the oppressive summer heat zaps your energy and turns you into a puddle of sweat, you might be tempted to turn the nearest air-conditioner on to full blast. But constantly running the AC costs money, uses energy, and can hurt the environment. If you don't have an air conditioner, or simply want to save money or be more environmentally friendly, here are seven ways to beat the heat this summer-no central air required. Read More
The Dirty Little Secret of Delegation
Jennifer Selden of Randstad Technologies Guides Women to be Themselves
Jennifer Selden, regional recruiting director at Randstad Technologies, has become a pro at adapting to her surroundings. Her goal is to build relationships with a myriad of people: from internal offices, to IT clients. She takes a few moments to share her story. Read More
Fulfill Your Potential
By Shaheen Fernandes
A few months ago my daughter Nicole, introduced me to Mandy who had recently escaped the madness of a professional work-life in New York City to pursue her own dream on the West Coast. Read More
Internships: Is it Actually Necessary to Apply for One?
For a student, getting started in the professional world is a challenge. Not only because they must face a mass of new talent who wish that with their knowledge and abilities will be able to find their ideal job, but, additionally, employers also need to consider the experience that the student has. This requirement of experience is when, to the relief of many, the role of an internship comes along. Read More
Four Characteristics to Help You Climb the Corporate Ladder
By Kara Jones
A successful career requires more than knowledge and raw talent. It also takes a commitment to teamwork and positive leadership skills. Want to climb to the next rung and go higher? Be willing to ask questions, acknowledge your weaknesses, and learn from others. Read More
The NEW Time Management Model
Thought Leader Spotlight: Elizabeth Preis
I started my career at Bloomingdale's. I was recruited out of Wellesley College into Bloomingdale's management training program. I liked the idea of going into an industry that was part commerce and part recreation. Read More
Women in Technology 2017 Summit Recap
We Definitely Made Things Happen - Technology, Innovation, Leadership Read More
FICO Flagship
Be Heard at Work: How to Be Confident and Speak Up
The appearance of a lack of confidence has consequences. A Harvard Business School study found that one of the most common reasons managers cite for not promoting women is that they didn't appear confident enough to do the job . . . not competent, confident. So, they thought we could do the job, but didn't think we believed we could do it! Mel Robbins talks about this phenomenon in this insightful video for Success Magazine. Read More
Little Ketchup Girl
By Michelle Bazargan CEO, Founder Align Innovations
"How hard can it be to go up to the counter at McDonald's and ask for ketchup? The answer might depend on how confident you are in English." Read More
How to Save Big on Your Summer Vacation
Picture it: Strolling along canals and bridges. Riding in a wooden gondola at sunset to admire modern and classical homes (and your gondolier's singing) as oars slice through shimmering water. Read More
Forbes Names Staff Smart to America's Best Recruiting Firms
By Christine Hoffman-Hicks
Staff Smart, Inc. ("Staff Smart"), a national IT/technical staffing agency, announced today they have been ranked in the inaugural America's Best Recruiting Firms 2017 presented by Forbes Media Staff Smart ranked in the Top 250 Professional Search Firms category for superior customer service. Read More
Like a REAL Boss: Why Women in Leadership Matters
By Tiana Sanchez
Five Laws for Launching a Successful Tech Company
Who we elevate to this level of reverence says a great deal about our generational values. It's no surprise, then, that many idols of the Millennial generation come from the tech world-people like Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Bill Gates. Read More
Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship
Recently I went to an ashram in Millis, Massachusetts for a Kundalini yoga class. During the introduction, the teacher referenced Sat Nam, a greeting that is used in the Sikh community. Read More
The History of FICO
Why You Need Emotional Liberation - the Sunburst of Aha!
Emotional liberation is a sunburst of inner energy. It arises from a deep and fearless understanding that you have permission to be YOU. That may sound strange, but social research confirms that our inner-voice is consistently critical of our behavior, our achievements, our status, our appearance, our possessions, our education, our relationships...well just about everything. Read More
Easy Chipotle Guacamole Recipe for Your Summer Barbecue
You love it as a dip. It's great as a sandwich spread. And you've definitely eaten it by the spoonful on more than one occasion. This summer, kick up your go-to guacamole game by adding a hint of smoky chipotle. Read More
Why IT Workers Need to Keep Their Skills Updated
Not too many years ago, the IT department was only expected to provide the technical infrastructure and services that enabled the remainder of the business. The CIO was expected to manage their firm's technology requirements with little to no input into overall business strategy. That has changed. Read More
Like a REAL Boss: Bad Boss Behavior
Five Tips for Starting a New Job-Be Proactive & Strategic!
Starting a new job comes with excitement, anticipation, and anxiety. You want to be successful, but do not know what to expect. To set yourself up to be a star performer, you need to be proactive and have a strategy. Read More
Can a Man Write a Guide for Women in Technology to Reach Women and Men?
A male programmer gives his advice on how to understand perceptions, stereotypes and stigmas that surround women in technology with Women in Technology: A Guide for Men and Women, a chapter in his latest book. Read More
The 95 Percent Unplugged Vacation
Recently, I emailed a woman that I often partner with and received an out of office reply indicating that she was "on vacation with family and 100% unplugged from all communication devices." Read More
Top Four Causes of Summer Car Breakdowns
It's common to get busy and put off car maintenance (we've all been there) - but preventing minor issues from becoming major car trouble is easier and less expensive than you think. Read More
Public Cloud Price Cuts
Not surprisingly, AWS had the biggest impact in 451 Research's latest Public Cloud Price Index (CPI). Global price cuts on AWS' VM and storage services in late 2016 led to broad price declines in the overall market. The results were most evident in Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Read More
Maintaining Motivation and Mindfulness
I always took pride in my motivation. I went straight from a challenging high school to college and then directly to law school. I yearned for perfection in my honor-roll grades, first place ribbons and any other format that would judge me worthy. Read More
Working After Retirement: Is it Really Worth it?
Working after retiring may not only provide financial benefits, but having at least a part time job can help you have a sense of purpose and it can even make you feel better about yourself. Read More
Like a REAL Boss: Why Women in Leadership Matters Part 2
How Can Women Break the Stereotyping in Tech?
By Lena Kozar
In one of our previous articles, we talked over the pressing issue of long-standing gender stereotyping in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) fields. According to The Muse, only 25% of people employed in IT worldwide are women and only 11% of Fortune 500 companies are run by women with only 5% of those who start tech startups...being women. Read More
How Work Mania Will Destroy Your Career
TED talks are supposed to make you smarter. But sometimes they don't. Sometimes they make you stupid. A popular TED talk entitled, "Why you won't have a great career," by economist Larry Smith is absolutely some of the worst career advice ever given in public. Read More
Hottest of the Hot Jobs: IoT Architect
If you're looking for a technology sector that offers enormous potential for growth and a wealth of job opportunities, the Internet of Things (IoT) should ably fit that profile. Read More
Tips for Managing a Difficult Boss: (The Tornado)
When Sex Doesn't Sell
By Jill Richmond
In a digital world where marketers are laser focused on easy measureable clicks they tend to ignore the real impact of the emotional sentiment of those ads. Read More
Like a REAL Boss: I "Wonder" Woman: Are you Confidently Competent?
Closing the Wage Gap: Five Salary Negotiation Tips Every Woman Should Use
By Redfin Real Estate
It's hard to know how much you should ask for before taking a job if you don't know how much you're worth to a company. You could sell yourself short if you walk into a salary negotiation unprepared and accept an offer for less than what someone with your experience is earning at other companies. Read More
How Gender Stereotypes are Still Affecting Women in Tech
Fifty years ago, computer scientist Dr. Grace Hopper reported that there was a surge in female programing, saying that women are "naturals" in this sphere. "It's just like planning a dinner," Dr. Hopper continued, "Programing requires patience and the ability to handle details". Read More
Kids in the Car? Summer-ize Your Safety Plan
Summer's heat presents special risks to children traveling in the back seat: Roughly 800 children died from heatstroke after accidentally being locked in hot cars between 1990 and 2015, according to the nonprofit safety group Kids and Cars. Read More
Recap: Learn from Executives - Mentor Circles
On May 18th 2017, thirteen busy executives (Presidents, CIOs, CISOs, VP of ITs) from all over Southern California took time out of their busy schedule to 'speed mentor' 100+ attendees. Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: David Greenspan
I grew up in a family of attorneys. My father was a prosecutor who eventually worked for a law firm. Two of my uncles, three of my cousins, and my younger sister are also lawyers. But the biggest influence truly came from my dad. I looked up to him and wanted to be like him. I also remember going to court with him as a child. I'd watch him in court and thought being a lawyer was "cool" and exciting. Read More
Amazon Dominates Retail Segment
451 Research recently surveyed 1,804 United States consumers. The survey had questions about which retailers they'll be shopping at either in-store or online over the next 90 days. Read More
Like a REAL Boss: The "Shrinking" Successful Woman
Leadership Tips for Communicating Organizational Change
Marketers, Think You've Mastered Social? Think Again.
By Gretchen Fox
With key players in the industry talking about the death of "social business," due to a lack of buy-in from the C-Suite, I keep thinking, what? We are still at the very tip of the iceberg. Read More
How to Open a Closed Mind in One Sentence
I used to think that culture change could be successfully driven from the top. But years of experience have taught me that no change really happens until you get mid-management to change their mindset and give them new skills to succeed in executing a new strategy. Read More
Conquer Clutter for Good. Really.
If you fantasize about living in a spotless and super-organized home, but never manage to throw anything away, that's a problem - and not just because clutter is an eyesore. Read More
Millennials and Gen Z: Setting Them up for Success in the Workplace
As more Millennials settle into management roles and members of Gen Z graduate and join the workforce, it's more important than ever for you to understand the preferences of these two generations and what steps you can take to help these valuable members of your company thrive in their roles. Read More
How to Disagree with Your Boss in a Meeting
Women in Tech, Searches
By CupoNation Staff
According to the National Center for Women & Information Technology, in 2015 women represented only 25% of the computing workforce in the US, one of the most open markets in the world; women still have a long way to go to be equally represented. Read More
What to Expect at the 23rd Annual Women in Technology Summit
With the 23rd annual Summit fast approaching, we'd like to give our readers an overview of what to expect. Read More
The Truth About Traffic Tickets
Lately, America's road to traffic safety has been getting bumpier, not better. After years of steady declines, U.S. crash fatalities in 2015 were up 7.2 percent from the previous year Read More
Women's Woes: Impostor Syndrome, Minority Status & FinTech
No, women aren't the only ones battling the "impostor syndrome" and the perceptual challenges of being a minority (by gender) in the workplace. Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: Tiffany Dufu
I started my career in non-profit fundraising because I wanted to help with the advancement of women and girls, but my first job was being a telemarketer. I didn't do it for long, but I learned a lot about rejection. Read More
The 4 Working Mom Work-Life-Balance Personalities
I don't know a working mom who doesn't struggle to keep all the work/home spinning plates in the air. Even the most seasoned jugglers" seem like they're just a sneeze or blink away from having it all come crashing down. Possibly because the challenge is so difficult, it's become quite apparent to me that there is no one way to do it. I guess if there were, we'd all just do that, right? Read More
How to Handle Being Ghosted at Work
Tech Blitz: Women's 'Pull Requests' Most Accepted if Gender Unknown
Women's contributions in an open-source software community tend to gain acceptance more often than men's - as long as their gender isn't identified. If gender is known, that trend reverses. Read More
What's in a VIN?
Ever wonder what that long group of numbers and letters identifying your car means? There is some method to the madness. While the various bumper stickers on the back of your automobile show people who you are, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) tells the world who your car is. Read More
How to Inspire Yourself When You are the Victim of Bias
Victimhood has a bad name. People who feel like victims are told they are weak. Psychologists even have a name for it...learned helplessness. But in my experience being victimized is often a reality. Read More
With Monsoons of Data, Healthcare's Salvation Just May Be Blockchain
For almost a decade, hospitals have been waiting for Electronic Health Records to usher in a bright and shiny new era of standardization and high quality health care. But while federal laws and incentive programs have made health care data more accessible, the vast majority of hospital systems still can't easily (or safely) share their data. Read More
Four Job Trends IT Workers Need to Know About Right Now
Technology is constantly evolving. The most innovative ideas and products of today may be seen as obsolete in as little as just a few months. As new technologies come and go, so do the qualifications and skills candidates need to possess in order to be successful in such a fast-paced field. Read More
My Strong Work/Life Balance is My Biggest Success Yet
Always a hard worker, competitive and goal driven, I worked in fast-paced sales roles for 10 years, chasing aggressive quotas month after month. I talked shop continuously; I'm sure boring my friends over dinner more often than I care to admit. Read More
Effective Workplace Communitcations
Seven Steps to Building a Confident Personal Brand
By Salma Shah
The current trends in today's fast-paced working world lean toward the importance of self-promotion and being remembered for all the right reasons. Few of us have "jobs for life," and some of us may want portfolio careers or promotions... Read More
How to Innovate Like a Woman Even if You're a Man
As you know, I have no time to help leaders who are primarily in business just to make money. It's actually quite boring and totally uninspiring. Read More
Seven Ways to Avoid Road Rage
Aggressive driving behaviors, such as speeding and tailgating, can often lead to road rage. According to the National Safety Council, motorists rate this as a top threat to highway safety. Read More
Eco-Friendly Offices: Going the Extra Mile for Our Planet
Nowadays, more and more companies are getting in the green wagon, following the steps of two big whales like Google and Siemens. Global warming is a reality that is affecting us deeply each day that passes and even more when we do not do anything to change the situation. Read More
Women in Tech: Our Challenges & Rewards for Diversity in the Workplace
Women in the tech industry often feel like they have to work twice as hard to get even a little of the recognition they deserve. They are always in the minority and almost always working for a male boss. Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight--Nelson Boyce
I'm a 'Type A' individual who loves interacting with people. I started my career in investment banking in PaineWebber's mergers and acquisitions group to get experience and pay off my student loans. Read More
How to Know if You Have a Leader You Should be Working For
I just returned from a trip which I spent a lot of time and effort convincing men to empower women to actually lead. I've got to tell you it's frustrating. The vast majority of male leaders I encounter look at the radical imbalance of males to females in senior positions as a PR problem. Read More
Why I Run: 8 Inspirational Stories Of Marathon Runners
Running your first marathon is all about perseverance, dedication and a healthy dose of motivation. Think you don't have what it takes? Think again. Get inspired by listening to these eight runners tell their stories of beating the odds, overcoming obstacles, and pushing on to the finish line. Read More
Female Firsts: Betty Holberton and the ENIAC
The Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC) was the first computer known to man. Its groundbreaking technology emerged in 1946 and aided humankind by solving complex numerical problems all on its own. Had it not been for this revolutionary new piece of technology, the United States may very well have never seen victory in World War II. The most amazing part about this computer? Its foundation. Read More
The Changing Landscape of IT Talent
In the midst of a digital revolution, the role of IT keeps growing in importance - a trend likely to continue. Read More
A Close-up View of the Medical Device Industry
The March 2017 meeting held by the WITI Boston network featured an interesting panel discussion about the medical device market. Read More
No, It's Not Just You--Social Media Industry Advice Really is All Fluff
The social media industry on the whole is so littered with top-ten-ways-to-do-this and five-ways-to-do-that tactical listicles that it's misleading people about the true value and complexity of social. This is a substantial issue and one propagated by too many so-called "influencers". Read More
The ONE Lifelong Habit PROVEN to Make You Happy and Successful
Research is showing that if you want to be really successful it's important to be HAPPY. Happy people get more opportunities because stressed out people send out signals they are overwhelmed. Read More
Having it All...Fact, Fiction, or Fantasy
In my 20s and early 30s it seemed that lunch with my girlfriend's resembled a scene from Sex and the City - nonstop analysis and au pining about the pursuit of Mr. Right. Now in my early 40s, it's amazing how much the conversation has shifted although everyone seems to have the same struggle - how to manage the nonstop juggling act of career, family, personal goals...indeed the discussion inevitably turns to the question of "Can we really have it all???" Read More
Everything May be Broken but This CEO's Glasses Are a Rose Hue
Let's be clear about one thing. Vicki Saunders, the CEO of SheEO, is a force to be reckoned with. She's acerbic, shrewd and quick to combat any naysayers around the realities of a broken and untenable funding environment for women. Read More
By Stone Interactive Group
Goals are good and lofty goals can be even better. They keep us motivated. They push us. And, often, we will never achieve significant results without having aggressive goals Read More
Tech Blitz: Facebook Developers Attract Women and Minorities
More women and minorities were attending Facebook's annual developers' conference, F8, this week (April 18-19, 2017). Read More
The Five Proven Ways to Supercharge Your Career and be More Valued by Your Employer
We live in an age of moral dyslexia. Over the last 40 years, we've systematically created an economy that both favors people who don't need any more favors and disadvantages people who have no advantages. Read More
How to Keep Track of Your Pet
It's a scary thought, but what if your pet were to run away or get lost? Read More
Negotiation Tip #1: Let the Dogs Fight Over the Bones
When negotiating, it is easy to get distracted by things that do not matter relative to the big picture. Often, we go into a negotiation knowing what price we want, how low we are willing to go, and where we are willing to compromise. Read More
Setting Work Life Boundaries with Your Boss Without Committing Career Suicide
What Do the Dalai Lama, a Royal, a Billionaire, and a Gangsta Gardener Have in Common?
By Natalie Pace
In a call to action for Earth Day, a new group that includes contributors The Dalai Lama, The Heir to The Throne of the United Kingdom, Elon Musk, Gangsta Gardener Ron Finley, The Duchess of Northumberland, The Earth Day Network, Arianna Huffington, Deepak Chopra and more, has come together to offer wisdom on sustainability in two free Earth Gratitude ebooks. Read More
Women in Technology: Now is the Time to Come Together
According to, "Solving for XX," a CNET special report, as of 2015 only 30 percent of people working in the tech industry are women. Go a level deeper and only 14.3 percent of board seats at the top 100 tech companies by revenue in June of 2013 were women... Read More
Six Steps to a Raise or Promotion
Yesterday was Equal Pay Day. Equal Pay Day raises awareness of the gender pay gap and symbolizes how far into the year (3 months) a woman must work to earn what her male counterparts earned for doing THE SAME JOB in the previous year. Read More
Pet Travel 101: Tips for Flying with Your Cat or Dog
Rex is tired of being left at home while you have all the fun. Read More
Five Things You Should Know When Looking for a Job Abroad
Leaving your home, as well as your friends and family behind to move to another country, where everything that surrounds you is completely different from that to which you are used to seeing is really not an easy task: different people, different cultures, different food and sometimes even a different language. Read More
Professionalism Training: Voicemail Etiquette
Thought Leader Spotlight-Gina Ford
I started my career in banking - working at Citibank with its wealthier banking customers. Banking clients typically prefer being anonymous and don't have big personalities like the athletes and entertainers that I represent today. But when I was a Citibank, I learned how to connect with people and clients. Read More
Inspiring Women at Blue Sky
By Joanne Moretti
When Jabil decided to sponsor and host WITI's 'Women in Green Energy and Automotive' summit at our Blue Sky Center last month, it would have been hard to imagine the level of enthusiasm and inspiration the group would feel coming out of there! It was tremendous, to say the least. Read More
How to Improve Your Luck and Your Life
Do you consider yourself lucky? Did you know that some people are actually far luckier than others? Do you believe you could become luckier? Read More
A Day in the Life of a Therapy Dog
Three years ago, Steve Booth visited his father-in-law in a rehabilitation facility, where he was recovering from a stroke. Booth, who had an 8-week-old golden retriever named Henry at home, watched as a therapy dog delighted several other patients: "It was amazing to see the smiles and tears of happiness," Booth recalls. Read More
How to Build a Deep Well of Support
By Chris Makell
Blockchain and Its New Rainmakers
Looking at technologies with the greatest impact in the next several decades isn't what you think it is. It's not big data, social media, robotics, or artificial intelligence. In fact, it's something that is still making its way into everyday lexicon at an extremely slow pace. It's the technology that digital currencies like bitcoin are built on. It's blockchain. Read More
Professionalism Training - Email Etiquette
Top 20 Cities for Tech Salary Value
In recent headlines, stories emerged that some Facebook engineers are living out of their cars in order to continue working for the tech leader. This prompted the question, can you afford to live where you work? Read More
Busting the Myth on Social Media ROI
If you have any doubt that social media is an absolute goldmine primed to be picked out of the ether like an apple off a tree, you need to invest the two or three minutes it will take to read this post. Read More
Teach Our Daughters and Young Women in Today's Society
In today's society, women are suffering. Our young women are suffering. My granddaughters are suffering. Not because they are incompetent or weak, but because society tells them day-in and day-out that they are NOT GOOD ENOUGH. Read More
What are the Safest Cars for 2017?
When it comes to auto safety, it pays to practice defensive shopping. Read More
Drawing Work Life Boundaries with Your Boss: Smart or Suicide?
Virtually every busy professional that I know - particularly professional women - struggle with this issue of managing, work-life balance. With the lightning speed of technology tempting us with the latest, greatest, must-have tablet every 18 months, the lines become blurred to the point where bosses today often expect staff to conduct business calls on the drive home, check emails Sunday night to get a head start on the new week, or respond to emails on vacation. Read More
Innovating The Answer Company: An Interview with Katherine Manuel
Katherine Manuel, senior vice president of innovation at Thomson Reuters, believes technology skills are critical to being successful in business today. Katherine began her career in consulting and climbed the ladder to become the global head of innovation for "The Answer Company." She takes a few moments to share her story. Read More
Stages of Change Acceptance
Marketing Made Simple
Can we start with a couple of easy questions? When is the last time you went online? If you're reading this post then odds are you're online this very moment. We're all online. Everyday. Yes, checking email counts! Read More
Why Women Need to Lead
Most of the women leaders that I coach are working the high wire between their current position and being promoted to high impact senior executive. Because I've had this "in the trenches" view I understand how difficult it is for women to thrive in the man's world of business leadership. It's not men's fault that business organizations are designed around typical male strengths of competitiveness rather than typical female strengths of collaboration... it just is. Read More
Getting Unstuck: How Technology is Helping Ease Traffic Woes
Let's face it: the thought of yet another slog through gridlock can leave you pining to do anything else. Fortunately, traffic experts are using science, technology and some surprisingly simply measures to reduce our driving woes-from speed bumps to forward-collision alert systems. Read More
Jump in Demand for Large-Screen Devices
451 Research recently surveyed planned smartphone buyers and found the demand for large-screen devices has reached a new high, with 71% saying they prefer a 5-inch screen or larger (i.e., a phablet) - up 7 points from previously. Read More
How to Find True Gold in Change
How to Avoid Workplace Doldrums - Three Tips to Find Fulfillment and Purpose at Work
Are you bored at work or disengaged? Do you feel like you are stuck in neutral? Does each day feel like Groundhog Day? Read More
Ransomware Dangers Grow in Some Countries by Forcing Rebellion
Don't underestimate the dangers of ransomware to your organization's data. Now a new version tries to force its victims to make incendiary statements. Criticizing a public official in the United States at most will get you into a flame war with others. Read More
The One Phrase You Absolutely Need to Use to be Happy and Successful
Most of us choose language that is either direct or indirect. Brain research reveals that direct language often generates a defensive response in competitive personalities. There are a lot of people that just don't want to be told what to do. Read More
Five Common Misconceptions About Seatbelts
Seat belts reduce serious crash-related injuries and deaths by about half, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The simple act of wearing a seat belt is the single most effective way to reduce the risk of fatality in a crash. Read More
Ten Ways to Support International Women's Day:
Today is March 8, 2017, International Women's Day. Read below to find events, articles, and ways to support International Women's Day Read More
Handling the Late Meeting Attendee
Mary Sherman Morgan: America's First Female Rocket Scientist
By Joseph Porath
During the Space Race, the US had a weight problem. It wanted to launch rockets into space, but their fuel just wasn't efficient enough. Toss in enough fuel to lift the rest of the rocket, and you wouldn't be able to lift all the heavy rocket fuel. Read More
3:8:17 It's Time for Women to LEAD. And you must start with these THREE Principles
Today is International Women's Day. Women deserve more than a day, more than a month. They deserve to lead. It is more clear than ever we need the wisdom of women's brains to be unleashed in a world with very complicated problems that cannot be solved with simplistic solutions. Read More
The Top 5 Steps to Refresh Your Image
Imagine with me for a moment... You just got the opportunity of a lifetime. This is the opportunity you have been waiting for. You just got the opportunity of a lifetime. This is the opportunity you have been waiting for. Read More
Six Hacks to Help You Save on Gas
When it comes to gas prices, what goes down inevitably creeps back up again. Fuel prices have recently been edging higher and are expected to climb further in 2017, according to price tracker GasBuddy. Fortunately, you can fight back by being a bit more strategic about when, where and how you fill 'er up. Read More
Getting a Job Using Your Second Language
Knowing other languages in a world that, thanks to globalization, has forced people to be bilingual and almost makes them forget their mother tongue, definitely comes in handy when looking for a new job. Read More
Meeting Facilitation Tips
Fostering the Next Generation of Girls that Create and Animate
The research is fairly compelling. If there is a desire to involve more children in, those kids need to be reached where they are engaged and already interested. Read More
Five Tips for Effective Networking - Your Network is Your Net Worth
We all know that our success in life is intrinsically linked to who we know. Your network is your net worth. If you want to get ahead, find a new job, get a promotion, launch a new business, or grow your client base, you need to know people who can open doors, connect you with strategic partners, and make introductions. Read More
Control Your Boss
Working for a bad boss is a nightmare. It is so bad that 35% of women working in technology companies say they would pay to have their boss fired! Read More
The Best Time to Buy: A Month-by-Month Guide to Scoring Big Bargains
There's a specific time of year to get discounts on almost anything on your shopping lists, says Lisa Lee Freeman, savings expert at the coupon app Flipp. Read More
The Thoroughbred Leader
Over the past several months during the tense "fiscal cliff" negotiations like many other Americans, I've watched the United States Congress not just fail to collaborate but seem to become virtually gridlocked as a governing body. The American public watched in horror as news reports seemed to suggest that this organization's inability to work together could literally plunge the country (and possibly the world) into an economic recession. Read More
Breaking the Glass Ceiling Panel Discussion-Networking & Dinner
On Feb 15, 2017, Huxley Associates conducted its first series of "Women in Technology—Breaking the Glass Ceiling" event in Tribeca, New York City. Read More
The New Year of Optimism for Femtech
Baby New Year is an icon of optimism as the clock ticks down to midnight on December 31st, just after the holiday honoring an immaculate conception. While this black-capped toddler has been a holiday staple since the dawn of the 20th century the reality is the result of that baby is a long and sometimes fraught journey. Read More
Bias Busting—Two Essential Things Women Can Do Now to Get More Opportunities
One thing is for sure; if you are a woman, or communicate like one, you are not getting the opportunities you deserve. Read More
Security Concerns Impede Cloud Adoption
Cloud computing is changing how IT is consumed. The expectation of cloud is 'build faster and run better at a lower cost.' Read More
Five-Star Foodie Road Trips You Should Plan Now
America's culinary landscape is delicious in its diversity. On one coast, you'll find tacos that taste like they're straight from a roadside stand in Mexico, and on the other, a lip-smacking variety of treats made with fresh-caught lobster. Read More
Why Do So Many Brands Sound Exactly The Same On Social Media?
Seriously though, why does every company sound the same? If your company's social channels don't sound like a teenage cheerleader is writing them, I am willing to bet that it sounds like a sarcastic Gawker writer instead. Read More
Team Communication Tips
Tech Blitz: Industry Leaders Believe Value Rising for Programmers
Software engineers, web developers and other technology industry leaders believe programmers, who are considered to handle more technical work than "developers," will become more valuable in 2017, according to Packt's "Skill Up: Developer Talk" report. Read More
Three Super Bowl Life Lessons for All of Us
Brought to You by WITI WINs Sports and Entertainment - The greatest Super Bowl ever - that's what people are calling it. The most watched media spectacle in the world featured the dramatic come-from-behind victory from the NFL's oldest quarterback and smartest coach. Read More
Play Spot the Smart Password
You type them in constantly - on your phone, your computer and your other gadgets. But how secure are your passwords? Read More
Four Tips for Coping with Workplace Anxiety, Misery, and Stress
Have market and industry changes made you feel uncertain about your future, job security, and earning power? Are you expecting a wave of layoffs and the uncertainty is stressing you out? Read More
How Digital Nomads in Thailand Expand their Network
For several years now, Thailand has been carving a reputation as a Silicon-Valley hub in Asia but without the unaffordable price tag. Read More
Project Management Best Practice: Working Smarter by Using Technology to Help Manage Action Items
Finding the Right Coach
The WITI Boston network recently hosted a "Coaching Circles" event at software developer TrueMotion's downtown location. It was a terrific success! Read More
Exploring Your Life Mission
By Kathy Hill
Have you ever wondered if you are living a life that honors your life purpose? Do you know what your life purpose is? Read More
Ten Mobile Apps, Twitter Feeds, and Bookmarks to Use in an Emergency
Is Knowledge About Culture Really Necessary When Learning a Foreign Language?
Whoever says or insists that culture is not an important and crucial factor when learning a foreign language, is completely and utterly wrong. Read More
Have you ever wondered if you are living a life that honors your life purpose? Do you know what your life purpose is? Most of us don't grow up "knowing" what we are here to do in this lifetime, or if we did know, we many times forget or get sidetracked as we get older and take on the responsibilities of adult life. Read More
The Delegation Dilemma
How many times have you said to yourself, "By the time I teach him/her how to do it, I could have just done it myself!" Has your spouse told you in the heat of an argument about household chores, "Well, you never ask for help anyway. You won't let anyone help you!" Read More
The One Way to Become Smarter
I am very interested in how to improve human judgment. All leadership success, and yes, life success depends on it. Harvard-based researchers have spent years proving that virtually all of us are irrationally biased. We all have opinions that are not based on facts or direct experience but rather emotional thinking shortcuts. You see, thinking takes a lot of energy and discipline but our brains are built for efficiency so it is always designing shortcuts. The name of these mental shortcuts is stereotypes. Read More
Five Things to Know Before Buying a Drone
Think you and your new drone are ready for takeoff? Not so fast. Even though your gadget looks like a toy, it's actually an aircraft. Read More
Leadership Best Practices for Female Executives Research
How Leaders Beat Self Defeat: How to Make Your Moods a Career Advantage
Life at Avanade with Marie-Claire Latour, Australia
By Avanade Inc.
WITI OC Jan 19th recap: Why Women Need to Lead
WITI Orange County kicked off 2017 with 80+ enthusiastic women and men with a Will Marre (SMART Power Academy) event discussing the need for women in the new business paradigm. Read More
Pro Athlete Career Lessons - #3 Financial Planning
As a professional athlete with a steady income, it can be difficult to see a time where belts need to be tightened. However, based on recent statistics, professional athletes are frequently hitting hard times post-retirement. Read More
Project Management Best Practice: Developing Ground Rules to Encourage Accountability on a Team
Tech Blitz: A.I. Takes Over Jobs, Smart Beds Keeps up with Your Tossing, Turning, and Snoring
This look at recent tech highlights includes machines taking over the Earth, a smart bed to help you sleep, and how researchers can turn on a kill switch for mice. Read More
Bias is Holding You Back
The most common answer to that question is 10% of the time. Some people say 5%. No one has ever said over 20%. This means if you have had 10 bosses only one was exceptionally competent. Read More
Spruce up Your Space in a Weekend
Tired of that artwork you snagged from a street fair five years ago? No longer excited about that tasteful color you chose for the bathroom? Read More
Medical IoT: The Prognosis is Good
The medical Internet of Things (MIoT) is one of many verticals gaining traction within IoT. By adding interconnectivity to medical devices and wearables, MIoT products will significantly impact the way the healthcare industry provides care to patients. Read More
Face Stats: You are Missing the Entire World of Social Media
As my business partner, Kyra Reed and I work to crack the code to social media and help set much-needed industry standards, we continue to peel back the onion and reveal critical points where companies are failing -- and failing hard. Read More
Project Management Best Practices: Appropriately Assigning Action Items
Pro Athlete Career Lessons - #2 Career Planning
This is the second article in a three-part series providing career advice to professional athletes - encouraging success both on and off the field. However, these tips are also helpful for people working in Corporate America. Read More
Four Things Good Companies Provide Women that Bad Ones Don't
Work satisfaction is pretty damn important. In fact, it's really a matter of life and death. According to the health experts at the Cooper Clinic more than half of corporate managers will die from heart disease caused by work stress. Read More
What it's Like to Drive the Alaska Highway
Driving the Alaska Highway - also known as the Alcan - isn't your average American road trip. You won't find diners and motels along the 1,387 miles of subarctic wilderness. Read More
Judge Vaino Hassan Spencer - Professional Trailblazer with Class
Judge Vaino Hassan Spencer, the first black woman appointed to a judgeship in the state of California, passed away on October 25, 2016. Along with her judgeship, she worked as a women and minorities activist. Read More
The Uncommon Decision That Will Make 2017 a Great Year
Living your best life most likely requires you doing something extraordinary. Few of us maximize what's possible by just doing what we're already doing. The big breakthroughs; the big improvements come from making big decisions. Read More
How to Make the Most of Event Networking Opportunities
By Elaine Guckian
Networking for women has always posed unique problems and advantages. The organizations that exist for men to make connections don't parallel for women. This can make networking a somewhat more different experience for women than it is for men. Read More
Five Tips for Starting Your Kid's College Funding
Parents are still the biggest funders of college tuition, covering 29 percent of the bill, according to student loan company Sallie Mae. As a parent, you want to contribute, but what if you aren't sure where to begin? Read More
S.T.O.P: Recovering from the Holiday Season
By Judy Peebles
It is "that" time once again -- we get to enjoy the excited anticipation for what the New Year of 2017 will bring, take a few moments to S.T.O.P. Read More
New Year's Resolutions 2017
New Year's Resolutions embody our heartfelt life-improvement intentions. The most common New Year's Resolutions are to lose weight and get in shape, find a better job, spend more quality time with loved ones, quit smoking, get organized, travel more and reduce debt. Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: Tameeka Smith
I stumbled into my profession because I wanted to accomplish something greater for my family. I was working at a property management company and not making much money. One day, I was at the hair salon and overheard a woman talking about the great benefits she had at TIAA. Read More
The Secret to Employee Engagement - Engaging the Head AND the Heart
Most seasoned leaders know that the key to a strong workforce and high morale is fostering and encouraging high levels of employee engagement, but the million dollar question is HOW DO YOU DO IT? Read More
Female Firsts: Valentina Tereshkova
When a person recognizes their inner passion and creativity, ingenious innovation strikes like a match: the first time electricity was used, the first time someone won the Nobel Peace Prize, the first American college. Read More
Top Five Mistakes with Onboarding and Managing Junior Social Media Employees
With the enormous demand for social media and content creation, marketing executives and business owners alike are bringing on more and more junior staff -- and rightly so. Read More
Social Media Risk Management: What to Prepare for It
By Caroline Bird
Any business that wants to do well in the digital realm should make developing a social media strategy a significant priority. Strong social media use can be advantageous to a variety of businesses. Read More
WITI's 2016 Top 10 List of Achievements for Women in Technology
It's hard to believe 20 years have passed since WITI worked with Rene Redwood to write the technology piece in the U.S. Government Glass Ceiling Report. At the end of every year, our team takes a look at what we have accomplished to ensure we are on track for serving our members, our partners, and our mission. Read More
My Wedding Speech - What a Reaction!
My middle daughter got married this weekend. It was absolutely wonderful... we love and respect the man she married. We love the family that she married into. Even the wedding photographer remarked this wedding had the best "vibe" he had ever been to. Read More
How the 2016 US Election Showcases the Need for Content Governance
I have been in the United States for several presidential election cycles now, and I am not alone in thinking the 2016 race for the White House has been the most bizarre. Some of the reasons for this are a little more predictable than others, but one factor, in particular, sticks out to me. Read More
Start Recruiting Smart - 3 Important Interview Questions
Bad hiring decisions can be costly and cause a negative ripple effect throughout an organization. In 2012, online shoe and clothing retailer Zappos said bad hiring decisions have cost the company an estimated $100 million over time. Read More
Eleven Holiday Crafts For The Whole Family
Looking to unleash your crafty side this winter? These inexpensive holiday projects require minimal time, money, or effort—just a little creativity. And best of all, they're easy enough that even your youngest (or clumsiest) family members can join in on the fun. Read More
What Makes Thailand a Great Startup Destination
Internet-based technology has significantly changed the way we do business. To argue that Internet-based technology is single-handedly responsible for digital startups would not be a far stretch. People can opt to work and run startups from just about anywhere in the world, even at the comfort of their laptops or other smart devices. Read More
Promoting Women's Success - An Interview with BizWomen
As much as women benefit the business world, many companies continue to belittle them. BizWomen has taken a stand, by creating an online environment that promotes successful and fulfilled women in their careers. Read More
Danielle Chard: Creativity for the Common Good
Everything always comes back to my parents. I've been blessed to stand on the shoulders of silent greatness. In 1983, my parents took me to see the movie WarGames, and I was in love. I was nine. My family was a quintessentially blue collar/pink collar middle class 80s family—a factory worker and a secretary. Read More
In-App Ads Improve LTV for Both Publishers and Brands
App publishers spend a lot of time balancing user experience and monetization. Some believe that a happy user and in-app ads are mutually exclusive - ads undercut in-app purchases, irritate users and ultimately drive them away - leaving publishers and brands at odds. Read More
Safety, Head First: What To Look For In A Motorcycle Helmet
Statistics (and common sense) tell us that motorcycle helmets provide the best available protection against severe head injury. But what makes a helmet safe? Why are some rated safer than others? How exactly are helmets rated for safety? Read More
IoT Security Attacks Proliferate
Nearly all criminals have a common modus operandi: go for the biggest paycheck for the least effort. They also prefer a sure thing over risk and familiar ground over having to learn new skills. Read More
Six reasons why you need a purpose to lead
I think we should face the fact that most of our efforts at leadership development have failed. Although billions have been invested over the last 50 years and tens of thousands of books written to promote better leadership, there is virtually no evidence that leaders are any better today than they were five decades ago. Read More
Pro Athlete Career Lessons #1 - Leadership Strategy
With the start of football recently kicking off, basketball season just around the corner, and the wrap-up of baseball season, now is the perfect time for professional athletes to take stock of their leadership skills and evaluate their impact on their careers and the success of their teams. Read More
A Very Techy Holiday
The holidays are only days away, sending many people into a frenzy of cooking, cleaning, and wrapping. For some, Christmas is the highlight of the year, a time to cherish and spend with family. For others, it's just another day to get through. No matter how you feel, it's still present season. Thanks to the evolution of technology, buying presents in 2016 is easier than ever; it's just a matter of knowing what your options are. Read More
Managing the
The Problem--Sherry couldn't stop thinking about her last team meeting as she walked down the hall towards her office. Slamming her office door behind her, she let out an exasperated scream and looked for something the punch! Her team was driving her absolutely crazy and she channeled Scarlett O'Hara as she proclaimed, "I will never run a meeting like that again!" Read More
Instant Expert: Fixing a Scratch
There are certain things in life that are best left to the professionals (dyeing your hair blonde, performing open heart surgery-you get the idea.) But basic car maintenance isn't one of them. Each month, mental_floss and GEICO team up to walk you through an essential auto-related task, helping you become that much more accomplished (and not to mention, more financially responsible) in the process. Read More
It's Time to Standardize Social: Introducing the Social System
In my last blog post, "No, it's not you-Social Media Advice Really Is All Fluff," I called for social professionals to take action and set some standards to improve our industry. Today, I'd like to share the simple, straightforward, easy-to-follow, systematic and scalable approach my business partner, Kyra Reed, and I have identified (and visualized) for how to develop a social strategy and program. We are calling it The Social System. Read More
Virtuous Machines -- How Analytics Will Underpin Artificial Intelligence
Socrates' view of human nature is summed up in the doctrine: to be knowledgeable is to be virtuous. Researchers in artificial intelligence have relied on philosophy (thinking about thinking), in addition to examining smart animals and engineering intelligence in machines. Tech companies like Apple and Google are already trying to build programs capable of reproducing human capabilities to learn and solve problems. Read More
Inspire Your Company to Give Back
By Continuum Managed Services LLC
In 2012, Continuum established the Continuum Veterans Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing financial support to charities focused on helping veterans find jobs in IT. With the season of giving upon us, we're making our annual commitment to veterans through outreach efforts in our Boston, Pittsburgh and Houston offices. Read More
Technology at the World Series
The first World Series took place in 1903, but it wasn't until 1921 that it was broadcasted in radio. The response was so great that teams were concerned that the broadcasts would continue to keep listeners away from the ballpark. They decided to only broadcast the away games in order to promote attendance at the park. As it turns out, people didn't want to miss the action in person. Read More
The Future Of Car Safety
It's not just our phones that are smart - our cars are now smart as well. Where once we only had safety belts and airbags to help us survive a crash, we now have the advantage of technology to help us steer clear of danger - before we are even aware of a threat. Read More
Job Transition Survival Guide - Tackling the First 90 Days
You just got a new job, got promoted, or got assigned to a new division. Maybe you are entering the workforce for the first time or working with a new client. It might seem overwhelming to be thrust into a new environment, but there are ways to tackle this transition so you come out on top. Transitioning to a new role does not have to be so daunting, and there are countless resources you can utilize to help. Read More
What To Do If You Witness A Car Accident
Witnessing a car accident first-hand requires a calm, cool, and collected response under traumatic circumstances. Your course of action will largely depend on the severity of the crash and the extent of the injuries, but there are some general guidelines to keep in mind. By following these tips, you'll be better prepared to help your fellow drivers until the professional emergency responders arrive. Read More
Reaction to Brexit
The 451 Alliance Weighs in on the UK's Exit from the EU Read More
Next Level Networking: An Interview with Rae Wang
My first job before I went into the high-tech industry was working with sports marketing in Asia. While I worked in Asia I was not allowed to travel with the men's sports teams. They said that women can bring bad luck if they go to their sporting events. Read More
Driving Lessons: Myths My Relatives Told Me
Whether it was Mom who said you can't get a ticket for driving too slowly, or an older sibling who insisted you can make a right turn on red anywhere, you've probably gotten some erroneous driving advice over the years. Tips that are well-intentioned, but simply untrue or outdated since you first took to the road in... er, never mind the year. The point is to avoid traffic tickets and accidents. To do that, you need to know the truth about those long-held family driving traditions. We separated the good advice from the bad below. Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: Tucker McCrady
When I started at a big law firm, I went into litigation - later transitioning to intellectual property transactional work with the goal of going in-house. Eventually, I landed at Warner Music Group, where I loved working on digital deals. But when my wife decided to go back to school - herself having put me through law school - I needed to make another change. Luckily within a week, Greenberg Traurig called with a fantastic offer, and I took it. Four happy years later when the Orchard opportunity came along, I decided to return in-house. I'm having a lot of fun given my background. I think my heart is on the content side. Read More
Cyber Security and Privacy Event Recap
In recognition that October is National Cyber Security month, WITI Orange County hosted a 'Cyber Security and Privacy' event on October 20, 2016. We were honored to have Haiyan Song, Senior Vice President for Spunk's Security Markets, and Sheryl A. Hanchar, Vice President and CISO for HireRight, as panelists. Read More
Why you need Instant Courage & How to Get It
I just returned from my WE - Women Effect seminar in Silicon Valley. I find it so rewarding because I am able to see powerful positive change happen to the participants right before my eyes. Read More
An Interview with Trixi Menhardt
Women usually don't know where to start. In most cases, they don't want to go back to the job that they left behind. I've learned that the reason they quit their careers in the first place isn't so much that they had kids and needed to stay home, but because they were very disenchanted with their careers. This lack of enthusiasm is what's stopping them from starting back up again. Maybe the work environment wasn't right. Maybe the work culture wasn't a good fit for them. Read More
The Best Tech for Long Drives
Long drives can be really boring. And since many summer trips are road trips, most people are looking for ways to pass time in the car. You don't have spend a ton of cash on new gadgets to entertain your crew, though. Your own mobile devices-along with a few smart apps-can make the miles fly by. Read More
The 451 Alliance Weighs in on the 2016 US Presidential Election
On November 8th, the United States will be electing its 45th President. This year's race for the White House and the events leading up to it have been unlike elections in the past. With what many say are the most polarizing candidates ever to land on the US presidential ticket, what impact has the upcoming election had on Alliance members and their organizations? Read More
Understanding Imposter Syndrome can Remove Self-Imposed Road Blocks
By Kim Meninger
If you feel undeserving of your success, worry that you'll be exposed as a fraud, or attribute your accomplishments to luck or timing rather than your abilities, you may be suffering from Impostor Syndrome. Read More
The Seven Laws of Empowerment That Are Making You Frustrated
I use the term invisible discrimination because bias is too benign. Discrimination results from using superficial factors such as gender, race, age, weight, social status, or job title to determine the responsibilities, opportunities and resources people are given. When certain classes of people are systematically given lower power jobs, fewer opportunities and resources, their positive impact is muted and their confidence extinguished. Read More
Are We Witnessing the Death of Professionalism? and If So, Should We Care?
A couple of weeks ago, I had an experience that I'd not had in more than a decade as a corporate trainer. I was teaching a leadership class for a group of millennials thought to be potential future leaders of a well-known Fortune 500 company. I'd taught this specific group a different topic earlier and found them to be uncharacteristically unruly. It felt like a cross between the twilight zone and a trip to the zoo. Read More
Is Dress for Success Outdated? Three Reasons why it Isn't
For better or worse, we have become a more casual society. From clothing, workplace and dining etiquette, and how formally we speak and refer to each other to how "proper" we are in our writing and emails, today much of how we engage with others and present ourselves in society is significantly more relaxed. Many norms of when our parents entered the workplace no longer guide our behavior and what we expect of others. Read More
Instant Expert: How to Replace Your Headlights
There are certain things in life that are best left to the professionals (dyeing your hair blonde, performing open heart surgery - you get the idea.) But basic car maintenance isn't one of them. Each month, mental_floss and GEICO will team up to walk you through an essential auto-related task, helping you become that much more accomplished (and not to mention, more financially responsible) in the process. October's lesson? Changing your headlight bulbs. Read More
Michael Neuendorff on Habits that Lead to Success
To seek success requires courage. That doesn't come naturally to most people because we are weary of the unknown. As much as we like to say it's a great thing we live in a society that doesn't embrace failure. It comes down to human nature and the innate fears that come along with it. Read More
What Tech Executives Don't Understand About Talent
In a recent interview, IBM CEO Ginni Rometty said what most tech executives say about the growing talent shortage. She said we need more STEM education. She advocated channeling more students into science, technology engineering and math courses. Read More
How Brands Will Unlock the True Potential of Next Level Native Advertising
Ad blocking has been top of mind for many mobile advertisers as of late, with the narrative largely focused on things like ad serving. But that conversation interests me much less than what is missing from the dialogue, namely how advertisers will use the impetus of mobile ad blocking to make ads that are more interesting, better targeted and timelier so that the reader finds more value in them. Read More
The Multigenerational Workforce Communication Conundrum
When I was married just five years ago if I had something important to tell my husband, I'd most likely pick up the phone and tell him. Just the other day I sent him a text message with some important news and became increasingly agitated as I waited and waited for his return text only to receive a completely insufficient response "k." To this I immediately picked up the phone (displeased by his lack of enthusiasm at my great news) and complained vehemently only to be embarrassed when he explained, "Dana, it's great news, but I'm driving on 285 and just couldn't type!" This type of miscommunication has become all too commonplace. Read More
Flood Safety Facts
Did you know? Floods can happen anywhere at any time. Read More
TECH BLITZ: Will We Get to Take UberAir to Avoid Traffic Jams?
An Interview with Heather Furby
At the 22nd annual WITI Summit, I had the pleasure of attending a session led by Heather Furby, the founder of Camp Cause and Success (CAS). At Camp CAS, Furby is the business coach, helping women to realize their full potentials as entrepreneurs in the growing tech industry. I reached out to Heather to get an inside look at how her leadership skills have been molded by her life experiences, and I got some interesting stories and perspectives. Read More
How You and Hillary Can Win
Do ever you wonder what the world would be like if half of our world leaders, military commanders, parliaments, and cabinets were composed of women? Would the world be more prosperous, more educated, less violent, less environmentally destructive, more... well, better? Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: Patricia David
As part of The Azara Group's monthly newsletter, we select a business leader to share insights about leadership, being an influence, and career development. Our objective is to help support your ability to flourish as a leader and share what makes people thrive in business. Read More
FinTech - Future Commerce
By Zahra Jamshed
This summer MIT XL (Experimental Learning) and GetSmarter collaborated to launch a 12-week online program on FinTech: Future Commerce. I had the exciting opportunity to invest my time and efforts in this program from June'16 - August'16. Read More
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CONTAIN YOUR FRUSTRATION AS A LEADER
You set your schedule, you booked the right meetings, you knew exactly what to say to move people to action and as a result, it led to your role as a leader today. Your team, however, may not have the exact same focus, energy and commitment that you had and your frustration is starting to show. Read More
Five Things To Know Before Buying Your First Home
Buying your first home is exhilarating, exhausting and life-changing. But excited first-time owners may be surprised to discover a range of extra costs once they've closed the deal. Interior upgrades, real estate fees and new appliances can easily eat into your savings (use this mortgage calculator to determine monthly costs for your new home). Sometimes, newbie homeowners "find themselves not thinking through all these small extras that can really add up," says Manisha Thakor, director of wealth strategies for Women at the BAM Alliance in St. Louis, Miss. Read More
Think Like a Goddess
Maintaining your psychological balance is difficult. Human thinking is loaded with land mines. Our thoughts about our significant relationships and life experiences constantly churn in the daily whirlpool of trivial events, superficial relationships, personal moods and the sharp edges of minor frustrations. It's not easy to keep your balance if you're roller skating through life through a rain storm of emotions on potholed path littered with falling trees and broken glass. Read More
An Interview with Isabelle Guis
Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at Egnyte, Isabelle Guis oversees many facets of technology. I spoke with her about growing up in France, attending Supelec (a French graduate school of engineering), and how it led her to Egnyte. Isabelle is an inspiration to talk with, and she is a prime example of a woman who overcomes adversity. Read More
Corporate Nomads and Hot Desking-6 Tips to Limit Stress
Open offices can also be symbolically egalitarian. By eliminating traditional offices, many see the removal of social hierarchies and competition for the corner office. However, does "hot-desking" really benefit workers or just make them feel like corporate nomads? Read More
The Women that Helped Campaign for Educational Equality
By Plan International
Access to education is an issue that still disproportionately stops girls around the world from living a safe, happy and prosperous life. Education is not only a tool for empowerment but is also the best way of escaping poverty - meaning women are deprived both educationally and economically. Read More
The STAR Formula, a Recipe for Success
By Anshuma Singh
As a woman software engineering development and operations manager in India, working for a large semiconductor capital equipment company, I was offered the opportunity to give a talk on how to succeed in a complex, largely male, organization. It wasn't until then that I sought a crisp recipe for success for others in my company. I tried to define a sure-shot formula one could apply to be successful, seeing if specific traits or qualities stood out. Out of this, came the STAR Formula, a recipe for success. Read More
WITI Orange County Sept 15, 2016 Event Recap CxO Panel: Illuminating Your Future
By Kathy Lomax
The evening kicked off with a word of thanks to our sponsors, Resources Global Professionals and Splunk. Sandy Marshall, Founder and CEO of Project Scientist (projectscientist.org) also provided an overview of their wonderful non-profit organization that helps connect and engage young girls into the field of Science. Read More
Why Diversity Programs Suck
I use the word 'Suck' in the title for two reasons. First, there's overwhelming evidence corporate diversity programs don't work to achieve either the social or business goals of diversity. Read More
Is your Salary up to Date with 2016?
Of course, what we hear is, How would I know? We define an salary as one that takes into account factors such as skill level, demand and cost of living. Combined, they render the big picture of an effective income. In tracking national data, we recently performed an analysis of how tech salaries paired with the leading indicator for cost of living: average rent. We thought the results were eye-opening, just look- Read More
Recovering from PR Disasters - Can Athletes Bounce Back
Professional athletes live their lives in the open and not just on the field. For star athletes, any scandal that tarnishes their brand can have significant financial and reputational impact - from being cut from the team and banned from play to losing endorsements and the love of their fans. Read More
Our Deepest Sympathies Over Alexis
On Sunday, 11 September, Alexis Arquette, a beloved actress and transgender activist, passed away at the age of 47. Arquette was the sister of two-time WITI Summit speaker Patricia Arquette. Read More
Wacky Sports from Around the World
Most of us scratch our athletic itches with mainstream sports like football, baseball, and basketball. But for some, these pastimes are a little too predictable. In recent decades there has been a rise in unusual sports, from extreme ironing to wife carrying to, yes, even Quidditch of Harry Potter fame. We take a look at what these involve. Read More
Cybersecurity Panel Boston 9/15/2016
On Thursday, September 15, 2016, the WITI Boston network welcomed a panel of speakers to discuss IT's most urgent challenge: cybersecurity. Cyber crime can affect its victims in a multitude of ways, including data theft, sabotage, disabled systems, denial of service, and extortion. It's estimated that cyber crime costs the global economy over $400 billion per year. Read More
Little Things Mean a Lot -- Use Tiny Data to Delight the Mobile Native
A lot of the data marketers use for targeting comes from demographic information such as age, race, gender and marital status. It's pretty static and not very valuable to advertisers trying to surprise and engage with specific individuals. To really tune in, it is necessary to uncover another layer of information that reveals the little things that make all the difference in creating a successful ad. I call these additional layers of information 'tiny data'. Read More
Fall Foliage Destinations
The signature trees of the Cascades are evergreens - red cedars and Doug-firs on the western slopes, ponderosa pines on the drier east slopes. Fall makes its mark here in lovely ways: pockets of vine maples erupt into deep red, and huckleberry shrubs turn a wine-red and sprout delicious blue fruit. Snowcapped volcanoes and the impressive sights of Broken Top Mountain and the Three Sisters make this trip worth your time. Don't forget to dip your feet into Clear Lake and stop by one of many lava fields that litter the landscape of the Cascades. Read More
Next Level Networking: Patti Smith
Patti Smith is the leader of the Orlando WITI network. Though her participation in the field of networking is notable, she has also put extensive work into the technology industry. She has navigated her way up the career ladder and shown what it means to not only be good at what you do, but to also be passionate about it. Read More
Think Like a Goddess; Work Like a Genius
Cultures emerge to ensure the dominant class stays in power. Culture is permeated by unexamined beliefs, norms and expectations that favor those who make the rules. That's why leaders are so powerful. They actually create the culture that will determine your opportunities, achievements, and in time, your health and happiness. Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: Desiree Rogers
I'm very excited to be focusing on ensuring Fashion Fair Cosmetics is the leading global makeup brand for women of color - being committed to empowering women to explore their own individual beauty. Read More
An Interview with Bonita Banducci
A major portion of your talk at the summit had to do with the clashing of individualistic people (who work better alone) and relational people (who work better with others). How do you tackle the differences between women with their relational lens and men with their individualistic lens? Read More
WITI WINs RECAP: Health/Med/Biotech event
It was a perfect afternoon in San Jose at the amazing Jabil Blue Sky Center where 30 women from around the nation gathered to network with, listen to and discuss with other leaders within the Health, Digital, and Medical devices industries. Read More
Ten Leading Causes of Workplace Injuries l Woman at Work
By Sarah Smith
According to a 2013 U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) statistic, there are approximately 128 million women in the workplace. Fifty-seven percent of these women work full or part-time and are 16 years of age or older. It is easy to see how gender changes the criteria for health and safety in the workplace. There are ten leading causes of workplace injuries for the woman at work. Read More
Is it My Move? Making First Offers in Negotiations
Although negotiating is tough, being a skilled negotiator is critical in business and career development. Everyone at some point will be involved in a negotiation. From discussions over salaries to agreeing on multi-million dollar contracts, it is a skill worth perfecting. However, doing research may not prepare you for one key question - who should make the first move in a negotiation? Read More
The Payment Industry's New and Innovative Technologies
With new technologies like driverless cars and drone deliveries dominating media headlines, it's easy to overlook the numerous seemingly-insignificant developments that are brought to market every day. Once such area of innovation that is commonly overlooked is the payments industry. Read More
Win the Battle for Your Mind
If you want to imagine what prison is like, just imagine yourself being surrounded by physically powerful males who have low self worth, high frustration and virtually no impulse control. It's cruel, scary and violent. Living your life controlled by your temporary emotions is a living hell. That's what prison is like. Read More
How to Plan the Best Music Fest Road-Trip
From indie to rap to EDM to country, there's a music festival out there for everyone. According to research, an estimated 32 million people attend U.S.-based music fests each year, traveling about 903 miles for the experience. But a pilgrimage to see your favorite act is different from your average long drive. Read More
IoT Disrupts the Payments Market
The traditional payments market is at the beginning of an upheaval, thanks in large part to the Internet of Things (IoT). The absorption of transactions and commerce into convenience items such as Amazon's Dash and Echo products, the disruptive potential of blockchain technology, and micro-transactions between devices are just some of the many factors driving evolution of the payments market. Read More
TECH BLITZ: Uber Cuts Out Drivers, U.S. Giving Up Internet Control
Would you jump in a Uber car with no driver at the wheel? If you head to Pittsburgh late this month, don't be too surprised if you have to make that decision when you call Uber. The company announced plans to test semi-autonomous vehicles in that Pennsylvania city in late August. Partially self-driving Volvo XC90 vehicles will be sent to customers at random who use the Uber app. Read More
Is the Ball in their Court? Will Pioneering Marketing Partnerships Change NBA Negotiations?
On May 16th, the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers announced a pioneering marketing deal with online ticket marketplace StubHub - making it the first team of the U.S.'s four major professional sports to sell advertising space on team jerseys. Read More
It's Not Surprising
There are a lot of surprising things in this world. In our latest commercial series, we suggest a few scenarios you might be surprised by. Read More
The Activism of Patricia Arquette
The Boyhood actress speaks out about equal pay, the election, and her infamous comments at the Oscars. Read More
Hertha Marks
In the late of April, Google had another notable logo change where graphics portray significant dates in history. The search engine has a way of bringing important people to light. When using the search engine we often see creative animations in place of the original logo, and we click on them because they are interesting. And so, on 28 April, those of us at WITI were introduced to an influential engineer, mathematician, physicist, and inventor via Google logo artwork: Hertha Marks Ayrton. Read More
Five Extra Costs to Consider when Buying a Car
You've thought about it long and hard, saved every penny you could, and now you're ready to buy that car you've had your eye on. Before you rush to the nearest car dealer to sign the paperwork, it's a good idea to know what the true cost of owning a new ride will be beyond the sticker price. You want to be sure you understand all the expenses surrounding your vehicle purchase before you buy. Read More
Mobile ads in 2016: Big data meets the big idea
Mobile advertising has reached a point where big data is beginning to line up with the big idea: native ads and content exquisitely targeted to the mobile user's data signals, screen and circumstances. Read More
How this Young, Female, Minority Startup Founder is the Future of Work
By Anne Loehr
I've found a woman who perfectly embodies the future of work: Falon Fatemi. She is female, young, a minority, and the CEO of an exciting new startup. Read More
New information security advisory firm launches in Dallas
By Zyston LLC
Prominent names in the cybersecurity industry have come together to form Zyston, a new Dallas-based security firm advising organizations globally on how to best protect their company's information. Read More
Instant Expert: Changing Wiper Blades
There are certain things in life that are best left to the professionals (dyeing your hair blonde, performing open heart surgery-you get the idea.) But basic car maintenance isn't one of them. Each month, mental_floss and GEICO will team up to walk you through an essential auto-related task, helping you become that much more accomplished (and not to mention, more financially responsible) in the process. Our lesson for August? Changing the blades on your windshield wipers. Read More
How to Walk that Fine Line in Your Career Each Day...
It's no secret (heck it's a highly visible discussion in women in tech twitter feeds, Facebook groups, Slack and other forums) women in tech are facing the ever-present challenge of women in tech representation in leadership roles. Read More
How to Get Promoted
Don't wait for your boss to offer you a promotion. The truth is you're in business for yourself even if you get a regular paycheck. Today, everyone is a contingent worker. Your business is "Me Inc." and you need to have a business plan for your career based on your personal career strategy. Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: Michelle Caruso Cabrera
It might have been a twist of fate with my high school teacher, but I quickly realized how much I loved telling stories. When I was younger, I thought I was going to be a criminal psychiatrist. I thought it would be interesting to know what makes a criminal tick and why someone would do certain things. As a journalist, I have covered crime, but I also dig into why people make the decisions that they do. Read More
Real-time Healthcare Systems
By Beverly Crisler
(RTHS): Uptime and Availability as Part of the Patient Care Model Read More
How I Scored a Great Internship and some Pretty Awesome Lip Balm
It was the last day of the conference. I'd visited the companies on my list and had a little time to spare. A friend had given me the lowdown on company booths with the best swag. Avanade was passing out eos Tangerine Lip Balm. Read More
It's the Law? Traffic Rules that May Surprise You
Where do quirky-sounding traffic laws come from? It's impossible to say in every case. City and state traffic codes are full of laws and ordinances that don't always make sense at first glance. "Constituents can go to their legislators and request new laws," says Duane Kokesch, director of the National Traffic Law Center. "If it matters only to a few constituents, legislators may pass the law without any opposition." Other laws have become outmoded, Kokesch explains, and removing them from the books may not be seen as worth the trouble. Read More
How I Teach Men to Work with Women
There is a growing recognition that considering a large number of diverse ideas will usually lead to better solutions than considering a small number of similar ideas. In problem-solving the model is divergence precedes convergence. That seems simple enough. But it turns out that relatively few people are good at actually listening to different opinions and ideas. Read More
New VisionPRO Survey Uncovers How Female IT Workers View Today's Employment Landscape
By Christine Rice
A recent study conducted by IT staffing firm VisionPRO, found some segments of the tech workforce don't feel those opportunities are available to them. For example, 68 percent of IT workers believe "even though the demand for IT workers is growing, I don't personally feel there are a lot of job opportunities available to me." For female IT workers, the situation becomes even more alarming. Nearly twice the number of men, 43 percent of female IT workers don't personally feel there are a lot of job opportunities available to them. Read More
F-B-T-C-A - How to Take Control When You Have No Control
Welcome to the wonderful, intensely frustrating world of matrix management. You are told to collaborate but you must constantly fight through a jungle of competing priorities and individual urgencies that make collaboration a daily stress-dance of negotiation with other frazzled colleagues. Read More
Implementing Work-Life Design to Retain Women in Stem
By KellyOCG Staff
Retaining more women in STEM occupations is closely linked to offering specific work-life design elements at critical points during their career. Worldwide, women in every career stage placed the highest value on salary and benefits. However, when women reach the mid-career stage, which coincides with the years typically also dedicated to starting and raising a family, their second priority changes Read More
GEICO's NASCAR Pit Crew Presents: How to Change a Tire
Mike "Tiny" Houston, front tire carrier on the GEICO Racing NASCAR pit crew, shows us how to properly change a tire in the first of three how-to videos. Read More
Discussing Undiscussables... the New Leadership Frontier?
As a witness to one of the most raucous and fascinating political seasons, I can't help but notice significant leadership lessons to be learned by all. Indeed, this year's race has seemingly been a resounding rejection of "the establishment" as evidenced by the alarming surge/success of arguably the most unlikely candidates—namely Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders. Read More
Green Clean Your Ride
Don't you love the sight of your ride sparkling in the sun after a thorough car cleaning? This summer, you can protect the planet while you wash your car, motorcycle or RV, and enjoy an even prettier picture. Read More
S'more Thoughts on Leadership and Workplace Dynamics
By Hillary Barnhart
10 Toasty insights from a teenage Counselor-in-Training at local STEAM summer camp Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: Susan Lyne
As part of The Azara Group's monthly newsletter, we select a business leader to share insights about leadership, being an influencer, and career development. Read More
Pokémon Paranoia Should Encompass Scams, Not CIA
This look at recent tech highlights includes the Pokémon Go CIA and porn connections, motorists that are not ready for assisted driving software and Microsoft giving us all an education. Read More
Instant Expert: How To Jumpstart A Car
There are certain things in life that are best left to the professionals (dyeing your hair blonde, performing open heart surgery - you get the idea). But basic car maintenance doesn't have to be one of them. Each month, mental_floss and GEICO will team up to walk you through an essential auto-related task, helping you become that much more accomplished (and not to mention, more financially responsible) in the process. Read More
It is Time for Women to Get Radical
I am simmering with anger. The good kind. The kind that motivates action. The kind that insists on disruptive, radical progress. The future of our world will not improve unless the future for women improves. Read More
Teaching Refugees How to Code
By PowerToFly Staff
By the end of 2015, there were 65.3 million forcibly displaced people in the world - the highest number ever recorded. That includes 21.3 million refugees, 3.2 million asylum seekers, and 40.8 million internally displaced persons, all of whom have been forced to leave their homes due primarily to war, persecution, and natural disasters. As the UN's former High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres said, "Never has there been a greater need for tolerance, compassion, and solidarity with people who have lost everything." Read More
The 3 Secrets of Universal Wisdom That Will Change Your Life
I find that the juxtaposition of my idealism and my life's reality has pushed me hard on issues of faith, purpose and reconciling the existence of evil... all the big gnarly questions. I spent the better part of a decade submerged in introspection and angry meditation. Read More
Four Tips for Your Mid-Year Performance Review
The summer often marks the mid-year review season. Many companies will begin the process of doing performance reviews. These evaluations provide a way for employees to get feedback on their contribution, and discuss goals and growth with their managers. Read More
GEICO Sports Stars: Interview With Olympic Hopeful Tim Ware
Tim Ware's participation in the United States Olympic Trials isn't so much about punching a ticket to Brazil this summer. It's more about making a dream come true. Read More
The Double Glass Ceiling: Vikki Leach
Here I share my comments and some research on what the 'double glass ceiling' is about. I have commented on Lord Browne's book, referred to research by Stonewall (UK Leading LGBT NGO) and have added my own views. A hot topic is women in the work place. We have all heard about the glass ceiling, where women experience barriers and aren't progressing in their careers. Is this true or just a myth? Read More
Second Annual WITI WIN-SEMI
It's going to be an exciting, jam-packed 1/2 day event with plenty of opportunities to meet, network and collaborate with women (and men) that are in the Semiconductor, Embedded and IoT industries. Read More
Four Tips for Your Job Security
By Hsuan-hua Chang
Last week a client of mine told me that he didn't feel safe at work. Being in an executive position with his boss recently eliminated during the company's reorganization put him in a precarious place. Read More
WITI WINs-SEMI Women in Tech Forum
In Partnership with SEMI.ORG, WITI - Women in Technology International is proud to host the 2nd Annual WITI WIN-SEMI "Women in Tech Forum" July 13th 2016 at SEMICON West in Room 304, Esplanade Hall, Moscone Center. It's going to be an exciting, jam-packed 1/2 day event with plenty of opportunities to meet, network and collaborate with women (and men) that are in the Semiconductor, Embedded and IoT industries. Read More
Why Bravery is Your Greatest Power
What I learned from Patricia is like almost all of us, she was afraid to do what she most wanted to do. She wanted to be an actress but she didn't believe she could act. So at a very tender age she decided to be BRAVE for one year. She told me that the way she would know if she was being brave was if she was willing to try harder when she failed. Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: Fred Mwangaguhunga
My experience with The Laundry Spa showed me the power of celebrity in being able to grow a brand and build a product. Celebrities can bring brand value and can help you grow quickly. When I started MediaTakeOut (MTO), I understood the value of entertainers. When I decided to start a blog, I just knew it would focus on them. Read More
Some Life Hacks for Working Moms to Maintain the Work-Life Balance
By Hasibuddin Ahmed
We have all heard the term 'work-life balance' and how elusive it can be. Often we tend to underestimate this term, especially when we are riding high on the waves of success and giving all our time to making our career move ahead as fast as possible. But we realise at some point in our life that striking a work-life balance matters a lot and such a time is when one becomes a working mother. Read More
The Evolution of the RV
Recreational vehicles have been around almost as long as automobiles have. Since it first emerged in the early 1900's, the way in which the RV has changed is due both to changes in the economy as well as what's changed in the way families vacation. Read More
Managing Up: Surviving (and Thriving) the Difficult Boss
"What if the problem person/behavior is my boss???" This insane consistency just reminds me that the idyllic inspirational supportive manager is in many ways the chupacabra of our time. Instead, most of us find ourselves struggling to succeed in spite of our boss not because of our boss. Sad, but all too often true. Read More
The Twenty-Second Annual Women in Technology Summit 2016 Recap
A look back at some of the highlights from this year's Women in Technology Summit. Read More
Leadership Mentoring Recap May 19, 2016
In partnership with SCSIM (Southern California Society of Information Management), thirteen executives took time from their busy schedules to participate in our Leadership Mentoring event on May 19, 2016. Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: Michelle Peluso
Michelle Peluso: Chief Strategic Advisor to Gilt and Hudson's Bay Company Read More
Interview with Holly Berkley
Holly Berkley realized that she needed to make life changes in order to improve her happiness. After research and hard work, she saw the results she desired. Read More
How to Use Technology in Financial Decision Making Process
By Victoria Hill
The modern financial realm has enabled more stakeholders to earn income from different revenue streams. The mortgage backed security (MBS) is a prime example where investors could invest in different revenue stream tranches that matched their risk tolerance. Read More
The Modern Workforce: Balancing Automation and Human Labor
Emotionally-charged stories about robots taking over the workforce are often just highly-sensational media fodder, but the argument isn't totally without merit. Read More
The Dalai Lama Sounds the Alarms for Sustainability
There are certain occasions, which lift off from the gravity of the moment and become a time stamp for the centuries. Amidst the fun, the celebration, the singing and the gifts present at the 80th birthday of His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet (which I was fortunate enough to be present for at University of California, Irvine on July 6, 2016) there was a loud and clear call to action on behalf of our planet and humanity. Read More
Girl Scouts Learn Road Safety
Road safety is part of GEICO's DNA. It means more than just insurance protection; it also means providing the training, tools and resources to promote road safety for future drivers. Read More
Humans vs. Robots
By Jaime Bancroft Gennaro
If Google search trends are any indication, we're all worried about it. What happens when we develop AI that is smarter than us? "AI takeover" is a page on Wikipedia. Robophobia was a term coined in an audio version of Doctor Who from 2011. Read More
An Interview with Gabrielle Hildebrand
Sometimes it's hard to admit that we need to make changes in our lives. But Gabrielle Hildebrand specializes in helping people do just that. I spoke with her to learn more about what she does and what is involved in a transformation of the mind and body. Read More
Eddie Pate: Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at Avanade
As the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at Avanade, Eddie Pate is responsible for developing and implementing all diversity and inclusion efforts at Avanade. Prior to Avanade Eddie was the Principal and founder of Pate Consulting & Associates. Read More
An Interview with Michael Neuendorff
I didn't understand what it truly meant to be busy until I spoke with Michael Neuendorff, a growth coach and professional speaker who lives in California. Read More
Project Management Skills Every Leader Should Have
Years ago I decided to completely revamp my standard project management skills training workshop to develop a second version for non project managers because I'd been getting so many requests from non project manager types who had no intention of entering the project management field but just needed the skills on a day to day basis. Read More
How to Use Technology for Work Skills Development
Today, a growing number of upwardly mobile professionals rely on technology to upgrade key career skills. The Internet has facilitated an explosion of online learning opportunities. Just consider a few of the options available for excelling in this area Read More
Women in Technology: Leaning In and Reaching Back
By The Master of Technology Management
Despite decades of bias training and organizational change initiatives, women hold only a small percentage of high-level positions in most industries. Often it is precisely women in these positions (those who have "leaned in" in the immortal words of Sheryl Sandberg) who are best positioned to make a difference and increase those numbers in the future. Read More
Look, Ma, No Hands: Parking Technology Takes the Wheel
Does the thought of parallel parking grind your gears? Not to worry: automakers are striving to alleviate your stress when it comes to fitting into tight spaces. Numerous manufacturers offer advanced technology features whereby the car does the tricky maneuvering for you. Read More
Nine Smart Habits That Save Thousands of Dollars Each Year
Living a green lifestyle is essential to the sustainability of our home—and it is also good for our wallet. Below are nine smart energy habits that save thousands of dollars every year. Read More
Put Cybersecurity at the Top of Your List
Everyone has a list. We keep lists of goals, things to do, shopping lists, and bucket lists. The people with the longest list of things to do, probably, are those who are in charge of cybersecurity - the information technology (IT). Read More
How to Stay Motivated in a Negative Work Environment
Somewhere at one point of your life, you might get stuck in a place where you feel that you are surrounded by a darkness of negativity. At the first thought, you might want to just leave everything and take the easy way out by searching for a new job. Read More
Security as a Service - Is it Time?
The Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) market came into existence in the late 1990s. It was built on the premise that dedicated teams of security specialists could provide cheaper and more efficient security services than any enterprise could in-house. Read More
Women in Semiconductors @ ASMC 2016
Growing the Representation of Women in Leadership: A Business Imperative. Read More
SPECIAL NEW FEATURE at the 22nd Annual WITI Summit: The Coaching Track
With such positive feedback on the Coaching Circles offered at last year's Summit, by popular demand the COACHING TRACK at the 2016 WITI Summit will feature more than 120 informal Coaching Circles and One-on-One Coaching, as well as more structured Coaching Workshops. Read More
Dr. Mom and Dr. Dad: Juggling Roles During Residency Training
By University of Missouri School of Medicine
MU researcher says residency programs should include flexible scheduling, daycare, and peer-to-peer support. More and more physicians are becoming parents during their medical residency training. While most residency programs offer support for resident physicians during pregnancy, no formal ways to support parenting residents exist beyond the immediate birth of their children. Read More
There's No Such Thing as Failure
People fear failure. That fear both drives people and keeps them from accomplishing things. Imagine then you stop believing in failure. Once you take the word out of your vocabulary, then you change your stance from 'surviving failure' to 'working through obstacles'. Read More
Including the Human Element in Tech-Driven Customer Service
Enhance the Customer Experience By Incorporating the Human Element into Technology A new trend in our tech-driven, instant-gratification world is customer self-service. Businesses and service providers are looking for technologies that help consumers help themselves - ATMs, ticket kiosks, self-checkout lines, mobile food and drink order app, NFC, payment wallets, and more. Read More
How To Pick (And Plant) A Tree For Arbor Day
When Julius Sterling Morton and his wife moved to an uncultivated plot of land in the barren Nebraska Territory in 1854, they planted trees to make the property feel more like home. Being a nature lover, Morton encouraged others to do the same, thereby sowing the seeds for National Arbor Day, an event now observed every year across the U.S. Read More
Utilize Online Marketing Channels to Become a Well-Managed Landlord
By Riya Sander
As a landlord, your rental property is your business. It's an investment that will give you money each month, but only if you have reliable tenants living on your property. Empty units or irresponsible tenants are going to cost you money. You will have to find reliable, responsible and great tenants to fill your units. Finding the right kind of renter can be difficult if you don't know how to market your apartments. Read More
Why Women Must Change Work
It's a man's world. That's not just a song, it's a reality. And it makes it tough on women who excel in most workplaces. That's why record numbers of younger women abandon the workplace between ages 30 to 40. Read More
Toss the 9-to-5 Concept: Flexible Work Hours are More Effective
Working flexible hours is something every employee expects or wishes for, with more impact of Millennials in the workplace, the archaic 9-to-5 job might be on the way out. More professionals opt for freelance and self-employment, organizations need to adapt to the changing times to move forward. Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: Marvin Menzies
Started coaching career volunteering at his high school; has 64% winning percentage with 198 wins to 111 losses in 9 years of collegiate-level head coaching; 3-time Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Regular Season Champion; 5-time WAC Tournament Champion; five NCAA Tournament "March Madness" appearances; one National Invitation Tournament (NIT) appearance; 2015 WAC Coach of the Year; coached under Hall of Famer Rick Pitino; did not play basketball in college; worked in a series of industries before becoming a full-time coach; grew up in Los Angeles, CA. Read More
Spring Cleaning Hacks
Ah, spring! Time of renewal, rebirth and re ... moving the clutter we've accumulated during the dreary winter months. Many people look forward to the spring cleaning process eagerly, and jump right into it the moment they see that first daffodil poking up out of the soil. The rest of us ... well, let's just say we'd rather watch some hockey or college basketball. Heck, we'd even rather do our taxes Read More
Tech Blitz: Make a Computer Smart, Then Let it Drive Your Truck
This Tech Blitz blog is intended to feature a round-up of the latest news, announcements, opinions and insights. We especially are interested in sharing news about software development, self-service business intelligence and the tools used to implement them. Read More
Seven Biggest Trends Bubbling Up For Interop
CISOs and security leaders will find security is top of mind at Interop, when risk management intersects with some of the biggest themes likely to come out of the show. Read More
The Breaking of Biases
Despite decades of bias training and organizational change initiatives, women hold only a small percentage of high-level positions in most industries. Read More
Recycled Rides Celebrates Its 1,000th Ride
When Army Veteran Sam O'Neil returned to America after a harrowing stint in Iraq, he had a difficult time adjusting to life as a civilian. The now 28-year-old was grappling with post-traumatic stress disorder and a serious brain injury, the result of a near-fatal mortar attack. Read More
The 5G Potential
Fifth-generation mobile technology (5G) represents the next step into an age of permanently connected, real-time computing.This new age of connectivity is poised to have a profound impact on both consumer and business IT, and could trigger a wave of innovation not seen since the evolution of the Internet. Read More
WITI WINs Sports, Entertainment, and Technology Symposium Recap
On March 31, 2016, WITI held it's first WITI WINs Sports Entertainment and Technology Symposium. Here is a recap. Read More
Six Rules Kindergarten Taught About Negotiating
When thinking about Negotiations 101, what we learned in kindergarten should be a lifelong guide. We learned key fundamentals about how to engage with people. While we were busy playing in the sandbox, eating paste, and making animals out of Play-Doh, we were taught about life, human nature, and negotiating. Read More
The Human and the Capitalist
If the definition of a capitalist is someone who sells something that is built by their employee for more than the cost of the employee, then reinvests the profits to accumulate more wealth for themselves, can there be any humility in the capitalist class? Read More
Human Involvement: The Lost Element of Business
Take a moment to consider the very first cell phone you ever owned-the design, the functionality, and your dependence on it. Contrast that reminiscence with the device you currently possess. Read More
Recap WITI Orange County - March 16
Two-year olds are notorious for asking questions as they explore their universe. As an adult, after the umpteenth time being asked Why, we are annoyed and react emotionally with 'because it is so' to end the conversation. Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: Judy Sweet
I grew up in a time when there were limited career choices for women - especially in sports. It was before Title IX was enacted. There weren't any female athletic administrators or many college sports programs for women. So when I was younger, I never considered a career in a sports field. Read More
Rita Goldberg Minker: Bridging Homemakers to Career Moguls
It is no secret that women have been oppressed in their respective career fields since they first started taking on jobs that didn't involve them being homemakers. Read More
Three Super Movie Car Secrets
Here at GEICO, we love cars. Some of our favorite scenes in movies and TV shows are ones that feature a cool car chase. From the 1968 Ford Mustang GT featured in Bullitt to the DeLorean DMC-12 featured in Back To the Future, iconic cars make a lasting impression on us. Here are a few little-known facts about some of Hollywood's coolest on-screen cars. Read More
How Leading Executives Manage Distributed Tech Teams
We know that it's hard to build diverse top caliber tech teams - especially when you are trying to source your candidates from one location. PowerToFly has a solution to this problem. We match managers with women in tech who can work from anywhere. Read More
Why Lessons as an Immigrant Shape You Differently and How They Apply to Innovation
You think it could never happen to you... I want you to imagine how you would feel if you and your family had to leave everything you know. Overnight with no plan, pack one bag, and leave it all behind. Imagine surviving a terrifying journey of fleeing a country in the middle of a war. Read More
Your Negotiation Outcomes will Suck Until You Do These 5 Things
By Lisa Gates
We are negotiating something every day. Whether it's salary, a promotion with a new title, a private office, a parking space with your name on it, clean air and water, homework, where to go on vacation, new cars, a new couch, or our neighbor's new fence, we face asking for what we want, need or deserve with a great deal of frequency. Read More
Recap WITI New York - February 23, 2016
By Sherry Heier
On February 23rd, 2016, the WITI NYC Regional chapter re-launch kicked off with our first event, "Let's get started with Innovation! Read More
Sports, Entertainment and Technology Symposium & Taste of Technology Reception and Expo
Get Inspired at the First Annual Sports, Entertainment and Technology Symposium & Taste of Technology Reception and Expo Read More
Four Ways Women Engineers Can Increase Their Wealth
Financial advisor Laurie Itkin wants more women engineers to invest. After all, she believes their analytical nature and fearlessness when it comes to math make them perfect candidates for success at building an investment portfolio-and ultimately their wealth. Read More
Passion! The One Thing that Can't be Out-Sourced
True leadership is looking into the future, anticipating trends and proactively defining innovative strategies. Future business success rests, in part, on how well leaders can anticipate change, demonstrate leadership, and maximize the power of their talent. Read More
Recap WITI Orange County - February 17
A recap of the Orange County meeting on February 17 titled Can Machines Think? Introduction to Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Read More
How to Deal with Workplace Bullying in a Professional Manner
Bullying in the workplace comes in various forms - smooth, hard and indirect. It can come from anyone; from bosses to colleagues and even when you least expect it. Bullies are typical workplace sociopaths who manifest their power of office or insecurities in the form of bullying to justify their work capabilities. Read More
Security Technology: Surveillance Cameras
By Kylie Janoso
Surveillance cameras are without a doubt a major tool used by security teams. Surveillance cameras allow security to survey areas at one time. The use of cameras helps police with the investigation and resolution of crime. Read More
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), a trusted source for auto safety rankings, has raised the bar yet again with its 2016 Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick + Rankings. Read More
Invitation to Celebrate at the First Annual Sports, Entertainment and Technology Symposium
The WITI Sports, Entertainment and Technology Symposium brings together key leaders who are paving the way for women within these industries. Featured are 4 powerful Keynoters, 6 panels comprising 18 awesome panelists, and 200 like-minded attendees. Read More
Security Technology: The Two-Way Radio
Security teams of all kinds depend on clear communication. To achieve reliable communication, security relies on the technology of the two-way radio. Read More
Different Paradigm of Leadership Required to Lead a Disruptive Team to Innovation
Global commoditization has made everything cheaper and faster; technology has disrupted in our industries, and not one company is immune. Look at the countless examples of companies like Blockbuster and Kodak. Who would have thought that a trip to the video store would be completely replaced with Netflix? Read More
Security at Superbowl 50
As a widely popular event, Super Bowl 50 had around 71,000 people pass through Levi's Stadium gates. With 71,000 occupants, stadium staff and specialized security teams had to be on guard at all times. Multiple security teams, including the FBI, local police, stadium staff, and specialized security companies all worked together to ensure a safe event. Read More
The Power of Assertion
The New York Times published an incredibly enlightening article last week entitled, What It's Really Like to Work in Hollywood (*If you're not a straight white man). The article focuses on the experiences of minorities in the industry. Read More
Six Things You Should Do in College to Grab a Successful Job
By Ahbishek Kumar
College is one time in life that is solely responsible for where you land in the future. You might think there is nothing that can help you find a job when still in college. But that is a wrong approach. Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: Raymond J. McGuire
Becoming an investment banker wasn't my long-standing aspiration. In fact, I didn't know much about life on Wall Street. I was raised by a single mother in Dayton, Ohio, and was fortunate to attend The Hotchkiss School in Connecticut on scholarship. I thought I wanted to be a lawyer, like Perry Mason. Read More
Five Inventions That Made the Modern Car
Today's cars do everything from heating your seat to driving themselves. It's easy to forget that automobiles started out as rickety, steam-powered carriages. How did we get to climate-controlled, computer-controlled, airbag-equipped modern vehicles? We have engineers, scientists, designers and more to thank for that. In honor of National Inventors' Day on February 11, we look at five American inventions that helped make the car what it is today. Read More
Tech Geek vs. Tech God: My Inspiration to Pursue a Career in Tech
I never pictured my life as a software engineer or architect at first, it is more something that just happened, a natural evolution of sorts. Let me tell you a little more about my journey with technology and my inspiration for choosing software engineering as a career. Read More
How Is Technology Shaping The Future Workplace?
When there was no internet, people worked till the office doors closed and went back home, ate their supper and had a good night's sleep. However, technology has now changed a few things. We are living in the information age where our work lives intertwine with the innovations and technologies of the future. Read More
What You Don't Know About Intellectual Property ("IP")... Can KILL Your Business!
By Erica Bristol, Esq.
Intellectual Property, or "IP," is increasingly becoming one of the most important assets a business can own. Almost every business, from sole proprietors to large, publicly-traded corporations, owns some form of IP. IP can generate significant revenue, and help a business remain competitive and innovative. Unfortunately, many businesses have no idea of what IP is, or the IP the business owns. Read More
Hall of Fame Films' Call for Entries - Register by Feb 26th!
During Women's History Month, we're championing the inclusion of women in media by calling all Aspiring, Emerging & Professional female content creators to make short film projects highlighting a leading woman in technology and innovation across industries. Registration is until February 26TH and the competition begins on March 1st ~ 15th. B~STEM Project selects the industry and content creators chose their heroine, genre & style. Whether it's a commercial, ad campaign, music video, documentary or animation - the video can run no longer than 5 minutes in length but the creative possibilities are endless. Read More
How To Talk To Your Kids About Online Safety
The Internet can be an incredible learning tool for your children, starting at a very young age. There are, however, safety concerns that need to be addressed. It's important that your kids know how to make responsible decisions to protect themselves from cyber bullying, online predators and exposure to age-inappropriate material. Read More
The Human or the Machine
"Don't give yourselves to these unnatural men - machine men with machine minds and machine hearts! You are not machines! You are not cattle! You are men!" - Charlie Chaplin, The Great Dictator, 1940 Read More
Mobile Payments: Where are they Headed in 2016?
Mobile payments picked up momentum during 2015. And while full mass-market adoption remains on the horizon, several critical building blocks have come into place. Read More
Workplace Email Etiquette -- 6 Simple Steps
All of us have been there. Either we sent an email that was not as polished as it should have been or we received one that made us roll our eyes. When sending emails, think of this as another opportunity to establish your brand and reputation. Read More
Don't Make Me Pull This Car Over!
You spend a lot of time driving the kids around-soccer practice, rehearsals, appointments, road trips-and though you may have accepted noise and messiness as inevitable, kids can also be a source of distracted driving. Read More
Ride Along in a Self-Driving Car
The first time Dan Edmunds jumped inside one of Google's self-driving cars, the experience was surreal. The tiny two-seater-which looked a lot like an over-sized lima bean-had no steering wheel, no brakes and no accelerator pedal. Read More
Fired Up on the Streets, but Not in the Boardroom - Is Corporate America Missing the Mark?
"Hands up, don't shoot!" symbolizes the terror some Americans feel when encountering a cop. You might not live in Ferguson or Baltimore, but chances are you have either experienced prejudice or witnessed it. Read More
WITI Orange County Network November De-stress Holiday Event Recap
By Pengling Chan
On November 12th, WITI Orange Country Network hosted a Holiday Mix & Mingle with an all-important and timely topic: De-Stress for Success®. The event was a great way to close out a fruitful year for Orange County Network and help our members and attendees to pick up some tips on de-stress from two highly qualified experts. Read More
Decoded: An Introduction
By Sonali Kondapalli
In 1984, 37% of computer programmers were women. That number has steadily dropped since then to an appalling 11% in 2015. In the media, we rarely hear about the role of women in technology, although we have always been at the forefront of the latest and greatest advancements in the industry. Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: Amina Hassan, PhD
Author of Loren Miller: Civil Rights Attorney and Journalist; avid researcher; broadcasting awards from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and National Federation for Community Broadcasters; spent career producing radio documentaries, as a nonprofit fundraiser, and as an author; mother of five children; grew up in Los Angeles, CA. Read More
What if Women Were Paid More than Men?
How would society be different if women had never been homemakers? If the first president of the United States had been a woman? If men made less money than women regardless of their education and experience level, society would be very different. Read More
How to Get over Holiday Blues at Work in Eight Easy Ways
Holidays are over, and the very thought of going back to work is a nightmare for every working professional. Moody Mondays are back, and you grudgingly wake up from the comfort of your bed to get ready for office. This transformation from lazy to hectic mornings is going to take some time and is very uncomfortable. Read More
The Internet of Things: Barriers and Opportunities
There is almost universal agreement that the Internet of Things (IoT) is set to become the next 'big thing' for the enterprise. But no one knows exactly when that long-awaited transformation will actually happen. Read More
Ten Money Myths That Keep You Poor
Including secrets of how rich people think instead. Read More
Disruptive Diversity: The Missing Link To Effective Diversity And Inclusion Efforts
By Rajkumari Neogy
It is a widely held belief that diversity and inclusion programs, which bring people from different demographic, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds together, can improve workplace relationships while enhancing corporate innovation and brand. Read More
The most common New Year's Resolutions are to lose weight and get in shape, find a better job, spend more quality time with loved ones, quit smoking, get organized, travel more and reduce debt. Read More
Ten Ways to Give Back
The holidays are a perfect time to bring cheer to others through acts of giving, and here are 10 ways you can do it this holiday season Read More
Ten Tips For Year-End Strategic Planning
By David Finkel
Here are 10 simple tips to guide your strategic planning for the coming year. Read More
Holiday Gift-Wrapping Hacks
Your holiday shopping might be done, but now you're faced with a pile of gifts to wrap. Instead of paying to have online purchases wrapped or waiting to have it done in-store, follow our tips to speed up the wrapping process and save paper. Read More
In Her Words: Work | Life | Balance
By Camelia Rusu
If you're like most, some days can be a real struggle to keep our cool when our personal life and work compete for attention. But, when I catch a glimpse of someone who seems unusually self-assured, it gains my full attention. That happened when I heard Camelia Rusu deliver her thoughtful responses during a panel session at the 2015 WITI Summit. Read More
In Her Words: I can Have it All
By Tejal Goyani
Over the last few years, I have been seeing an alarming number of articles being published about the gender gap and diminishing statistics of women in leadership positions. Many claim that women often choose to take a back-seat in life after they have kids. I could see myself doing just that - I had heard that it really takes a village to raise a child. Read More
Self-Driving Cars: Past, Present and Future
What once made us ooh and ahh on the big screen is starting to become more than just a fantasy. Self-driving cars, also known as autonomous cars, are headed towards the roads of America at blistering speed. How will self-driving cars change the way we drive? Will we be able to take naps on our way to work in the morning? Will they reduce car accidents or even eliminate them altogether? Read More
Interviews that Inspire by Marian Cook, with Milena Berry CEO and Co-Founder of PowertoFly.com
Milena Berry is CEO/Co-Founder of PowertoFly.com, a service that connects tech-experienced women preferring to work from home with companies needing vetted technical talent. Prior to this, Milena served for seven years as CTO of the social activism site Avaaz.org. Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: Aisha Christian
When I was a college student studying at Wellesley College, my dream was to become a United States Senator. I wanted to go into politics to help shape American policy and the future of our nation's people. Read More
Why Screentime Is Good
It's impossible to make the argument as a 'technologist' for less screen-time; screens are what move our current innovations forward. Read More
WITI WIN SEMI Silicon Valley Breakfast Workshop Recap, November 13, 2015
Six Steps to Developing Compelling and Engaging Digital Content - "Write On!" Hillary Barnhart, Senior Director Business Operations and Program Management, Applied Materials and WITI WIN Semi Director Read More
Preventing Holiday Hazards
While there's probably no danger of Grandma getting run over by a reindeer, the holiday season offers challenges you don't encounter during the rest of the year. Read More
How to Use Brand Emotions to Make Your Brand Come Alive
Cut through the jargon of branding and gain a clear insight of how to see branding in a simple way that any business can apply today to help them scale. Read More
Emerging Technology to Prevent Distracted Driving
More adults are admitting they drive distracted even though they know it's wrong. In fact, a 2013 survey conducted by ResearchNow revealed that almost half of adults admitted they text while driving. Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: Hal Biagas
Five Questions To Ask Your Mechanic
When most people bring their car into the garage, they hand over the keys to their mechanic and slink off to wait for the bad news. Read More
Job Transitions that Work - The Integration Experience.
By Rebecca Sloop
For those of us who have been in the semiconductor industry for any length of time, we are familiar with the cyclical nature of the business. Read More
Holiday Fun, Naturally
Super Bowl to Sofa Surfing: Are Pro Athletes Going Broke?
On September 15, 2011, headlines erupted with news that Super Bowl winner and retired Baltimore Ravens cornerback Chris McAlister was completely broke. Read More
Interviews that Inspire with Marian Cook: Colleen Pietrobono
Recap WITI Orange County - October 8
Managing UP - the How's, What's, Why's and Who's of Getting Ahead Did you know that women (age 16 years and over) make up 52% of the US workforce? And that 9 out of 10 women need to work. Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: Rebecca Granne
Scary Travel For Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner. Check out some of the spookiest places - from haunted houses to ghost towns - you can visit this month. Read More
Recap WITI Orange County - September 17
By Chrissy See
Innovation the Google Way - The evening began with an innovative introduction from our sponsor Dell. Lenka Vanek, Sr Director Software Development R&D provided insight into what innovation means at Dell and in the real world. Read More
Forecasting the Changing Environment of STEM
By Dr. Melanie Polkosky
Women in STEM are barometers. On the surface, it's a quirky comparison that, admittedly, came as I was writing my recent book... Read More
Is Your Small Business Properly Insured
Why Policies and Procedures Manuals Are Dead (and what you should replace them with)
The age of policies and procedures manuals is over. You still need systems, just in a more modern, accessible, and user friendly structure. Here's how... Read More
Interviews that Inspire: Marian F. Cook with Dr. Darlene Solomon, CTO for Agilent Technologies
Dr. Darlene Solomon is Chief Technology Officer for Agilent Technologies, advancing chemical and biological measurements in the life sciences, diagnostics and applied markets. Read More
Rules For Riding Shotgun
Being the driver on a lengthy road trip is a big responsibility, but being a good passenger is just as important. Read More
Thought Leader Spotlight: Johnita Walker Mizelle
Job Transitions that Work: From Stock-Picker to Chip Maker
By Linda Strunk Miller
Linda Strunk Miller has spent the majority of her career in the semiconductor industry; several years in Silicon Valley, and several on Wall Street. Read More
Fall Foliage Road Trip Guide
Autumn brings out the adventurer in all of us. Thankfully, there are countless opportunities for discovering stunning natural beauty from coast to coast. Read More
Stella Goulet, Chief Marketing Officer, Avanade
As Chief Marketing Officer, Stella Goulet leads Avanade's global marketing organization. Read More
How to Navigate a Career Fair
It's one of the biggest dilemmas facing soon-to-be college graduates: how do I find a job? Read More
Redefining Gender Roles in the Tech Space
Women work. Women have always worked. Always. From the cave to the farm to the factory to the lab. Read More
Recap WITI Boston - September 9, 2015
By Emily Ubik
Exerting Influence Without Authority - What's in Your Toolbox? Read More
Homogeniuses: HBO's sitcom Silicon Valley, in many ways, reflects the real demographics of companies
Cool Car Technology To Look For This Fall
There was a time, not too long ago, when anti-lock brakes and keyless car entry were the height of automotive technology. Oh, how things have changed. Read More
Studies show that kids who know their way around the kitchen are more likely to choose a balanced diet. Read More
Three Steps to Ensure a Successful Procure-to-Pay Solution Implementation
By Sabrina Palmer
Successfully implementing a new procure-to-pay solution takes a lot of coordination and effort. This not only requires the implementation team to focus on the business requirements, but a successful implementation is managing the intangibles like customer buy-in, change, and expectations. Read More
Social Media Dos and Don'ts
What do your friends, family, employers, the IRS and even criminals have in common? They could all have access to Facebook data, Tweets, check-ins, and anything else you've shared online. Read More
Transformational Leadership - A Key Future of Work Strategy
By 2020 70% of future leaders are likely to reject what traditional businesses have to offer and will work independently through digital means. Read More
Back-to-school season is here again, but students don't have a monopoly on learning. Whether you're looking to advance your career, pick up a new skill, or you just love to acquire knowledge, now is the time to do it-and we have the guide to get you started. Read More
Three Unshakable Laws of Systems that Actually Work in Your Business
Ever wondered why you team just doesn't use the systems you've developed? Here are the 3 must follow rules to implementing systems that your team will actually use to grow your business. Read More
New Technology Helps Protect Teen Drivers
Summer is winding down, but every day more and more teenagers are out on the road. There is perhaps no bigger worry for parents than their teens' safety when they get behind the wheel, and for good reason. Read More
Healthcare and Big Data: Don't Toss Out the Rules of the Road
With the promise of big data (solving the unsolvable problems, informing better decision making, creating new products and services, discovering patterns and acting on them, etc.) on the horizon, what has really changed? Does this mean that everything we know and do with not-so-big data should be tossed? Read More
Interview with Lauren States on Technology, Innovation and Women in Tech
By Mobiquity Inc.
For this month's perspective, Mobiquity had the opportunity to sit down with Lauren States, former Vice President, Strategy and Transformation for IBM's Software Group. Read More
How To Host A Garage Sale
There's no better way to get rid of clutter than a garage sale. Clearing out your garage or basement is good for the soul, but it can be great for your wallet, too. Read More
The Single Most Important Metric to Measure to Improve Your Cash Flow
If you ever struggled with cash flow in spite of having strong sales, here is the likely culprit (and what to do about it.) Read More
Got A Chip In Your Windshield? No Sweat.
Don't just take our word for it - windshield repair is a breeze, according to GEICO policyholders. Read More
Recap: WITI Women in Semiconductors - Silicon Valley - July 15, 2015
"Energizing" and "Inspiring" was how one woman described the inaugural launch of the Women in Semiconductors and Embedded Systems WIN at Semicon West in San Francisco. Read More
Opening up to Self-invention, Opportunity Creation and Even Golf
In a Q&A, David Nichols talks about how leadership starts with leadership of the self Read More
Road Trip Bites
You know what they say about travel: it's all about the journey, until someone gets hangry! Minimize expensive pit stops and keep the joy in the journey by packing snacks for your next road trip. Read More
Maintaining Insurance Outside The U.S.: Overseas Insurance 101
If you're a member of the Military or a government employee working abroad, GEICO Financial Services can assist with a variety of insurance policies to give you peace of mind at your home away from home. Read More
Preparing your Procure to Pay Processes for Transformation
For those organizations who are using paper requisitions or who have enabled their processes with technology there is still the opportunity to examine your procure to pay processes to ensure that they are fully optimized. Read More
No Girls Allowed
By Tracey Lien
Unraveling the story behind the stereotype of video games being for boys Read More
Recap WITI Orange County - June 18
CIO Panel: Building CIO Level Skills, Diversity and Innovation in 2015 Read More
Natural and Effective Pest-Control Techniques
There's no time like summertime to entertain outdoors. But summer also means bees, mosquitoes and ants, all of which are more than capable of ruining an outdoor meal. Read More
Hey, Let's 'Lean In' for Each Other, Too!
By Rayona Sharpnack
No one is born with bias. Male and female, we each come into the world with flailing little limbs and open minds. Then the cultural conditioning starts. It's inevitable. Read More
The GEICO App Takes Home Top Honors
Keynote - a global leader in cloud-based testing, monitoring and analytics for mobile and web - recently gave the GEICO App a number one ranking in their 2015 Mobile Insurance Scorecard Read More
HIT legacy systems: Outrunning the Zombie Apocalypse
A staggering, decaying hulk blocks your path. Hungrily, it roars, "Braaaiiins! Must have braaaaiins!" Read More
The 4 Biggest Hiring Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
Here are 4 costly mistakes entrepreneurs commonly make that hurt their companies (and how you can learn to avoid making these same mistakes yourself.) Read More
Opportunity and Risk are Soul Mates
No opportunity comes without risk; they are forever linked in perfect union. It's a marriage made in heaven-opportunity and risk- proving that opposites do attract. Read More
Strategies for Successfully Implementing a Procure to Pay Solution in your Organization
If you are a business professional, management consultant, or even if you are only following #procurement on social media, you are seeing lots of buzz about procure to pay solutions. Read More
Tackling Tough Transitions: Advice from a Top IBM Executive
WITI Hall of Famer Linda Sanford, one of the highest ranking women at IBM before retiring just weeks ago as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Transformation, has been through many tough transitions during her 39-year career at IBM. Read More
Three Simple Steps to Get Back In Control of Your Day
If you've ever felt like you didn't own your day, but that your day owned you, here are three simple steps you can take to get back in control of your day and your company. Read More
WITI Summit 2015 Recap
Recap WITI Orange County - May 12
The evening started with a warm introduction of our guest speaker, Dr. Nila G. Betof, by Kalpana Ramakrishnan from KPMG. Kalpana has worked with Dr. Betof over the past 15 years. KPMG sponsored tonight's WITI OC's event. Read More
Adam 'Smiley' Poswolsky: The Quarter-Life Breakthrough
Adam Poswolsky had his Quarter-Life Crisis and has come out on the other side, happier, healthier and ready to help people who have experienced the same numbing uncertainty that caused him to take a leap in the first place. Read More
A Brief Introduction to Wendy Wallbridge
Wendy Wallbridge is a strategic and intuitive advisor to Fortune 100 leaders and teams. Read More
Finding the Freedom to Take a Journey to Success
In my last article I talked about falling prey to the false reality of being a prisoner of hope. My objective with this article is to show you ways in which to free yourself and operate in reality. Read More
Women, silence is not a virtue in the workplace!
By Linda Bernardi
Throughout my career, I've found myself presenting in meetings where I am one of only two women. At some point in those meetings, when I get the opportunity, I ask my colleagues, "Would you please point out something that's really wrong in this room?" Read More
Why Control Is a Trap that Will Slow Your Business Growth (and what to do about it)
You don't have to choose between having your life while your business suffers or having your business grow but sacrificing your life. Read More
Recap WITI Boston - May 14, 2015
By Deb Stark
On Thursday, May 14th, attendees gathered at Constant Contact in Waltham to hear Edith Onderick-Harvey, President of Factor In Talent, provide advice on networking which is not just about collecting business cards, but about creating relationships. Read More
An interview with Betty LaMarr: Founder and President of EmpowHer Institute
Betty LaMarr, president and founder of the nonprofit organization, EmpowHer Institute, has a rich voice filled with charm, humility, passion, and wisdom. EmpowHer Institute is an incredible mentorship program that helps urban youth get involved in personal success by aligning with their passions. Read More
The 4 Most Common Causes of Cash Flow Challenges (and what to do about them)
Before you rush out and simply try to sell your way out of a cash flow crisis, take a moment review the 4 most common causes of cash flow challenges -- the first three have nothing to do with sales. Read More
Elevating the conversation: How to better communicate with business
A new spring is an opportunity to reflect. For me, how IT positions itself within the business is top of mind. How are we communicating our value to the rest of the organization? Read More
The 3 C's of Reducing Costs in College
Education is the highest correlating factor with income. Americans with a Master's Degree or higher earn twice as much (or more) than those with only a high school diploma. Read More
Recap WITI Orange County - April 16
Seventeen C-level executives (CIOs, COOs, VPs of IT, etc.), wearing their Teflon suit, stepped into one big room containing 120 willing attendees waiting to pounce on them with ANY QUESTION about leadership, career advancement, mentorship, etc. Read More
Using Analytics For Talent Management - Demand And Supply
As STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is becoming a big focus in the United States for both our current college graduates and those who are deciding which path to take, I connected with Melissa Murray Bailey (President, Americas, Universum). Read More
Practical innovation: Getting real on getting creative
The word innovation can inspire either great enthusiasm or a lot of eye-rolling. While it's a huge driver for the technology industry globally, we know that locally it can crash against the reality of resource and tactical constraints. Read More
My Reaction to Old News: Women in Technology or How did I Get Here?
I am going to just react. Not research or interview or analyze. Just react. Read More
The 4 critical components necessary for building a Framework for Success
Success is not random, the result of luck or afforded to those who "wing it". If we use a skyscraper as a metaphor to illustrate how to build a successful career or business, we will realize that to achieve success we must integrate a strong foundation with a structurally sound framework. Read More
Roadmap to Excellence - The Insider Secrets Exposed
By Tricia-Ann Smith DaSilva
Highly successful persons have come from every conceivable upbringing, disposition and professional discipline. Read More
Pre-Sales Consulting - Key Criteria to Build, Nurture And Sustain
As professional services / advisory firms are making waves to establish focused practices for the evolving technology trends, e.g. cloud (hybrid, private or public), big data / analytics, digital and others, the technology solution providers are also actively transforming their landscapes by creating consulting verticals. Read More
At our March 19th OC WITI event, our guest speakers presented different points of view on how the IT/Business Relationship is perceived by the Business, IT, and/or vendor side. Read More
Gender bias or intimidation? Why sex discrimination isn't business's biggest problem
When I entered the Austin airport on the heels of the SXSW conference last week, a group of female colleagues approached me, excited to tell me what had happened the day before. Read More
The Internet, Then And Now
By Mathieu Yuill
The Internet has come a long way since it became a part of our day-to-day lives. Gone are the days of the Information Superhighway and - uh-oh - ICQ. Read More
Work Made For Hire Clauses in Contractor Agreements - Are You Really Getting What You Bargained For?
Copyrights are legal rights in original creative works, such as software, graphics, audio and video recordings, visual presentations and technical manuals. Read More
Recap WITI Boston - March 4, 2015
Leveraging Your Network to Build Your Personal and Company Brand - On the evening of March 4th four women sat at the front of a room at Morgan, Brown & Joy, ready to share their experiences and extensive expertise. Read More
Mentors, Sponsors and Advisory Boards for Purposeful Women
By JJ DiGeronimo
Mentorship and Sponsorship are extremely important and I would go even a step beyond to an advisory board which is a group of both. Read More
Seven Ways to Deal with Overwhelm in Your Company
According to a recent survey we conducted of 500 business owners, over 70% reported feeling "overwhelmed" running their companies. Here are seven concrete tactics to deal with overwhelm in your company. Read More
Risk and Leadership in a Competitive Marketplace
The Risk Advantage - Embracing the Entrepreneur's Mindset in a Corporate World
Risk is the unwavering, self-motivating willingness to step outside your comfort zone and that separates leaders from the rank and file. Read More
Disruptive Innovation and the Language of Business: How an MBA Can Help Translate Big Changes into B
By Bridgette Chambers, M.B.A.
By Sandy Kwiatkowski
WITI OC kicked off the New Year by joining forces with PWU (Professional Women United) to help attendees learn how to tailor their image, including clothing, hair, makeup and accessories. Read More
Go from Expert to Authority
By Lorrie Thomas Ross, M.A.
The most successful professionals are more than experts - they are known as authorities. Read More
Kick the 10 Bad Habits of the Chronically Indebted
Is your home underwater? Do you owe more on your credit cards than you earn each month? Is your tax bill more than 1/3 of your income? Do you have every insurance policy that the salesman offers? Read More
Seven Ways to Get Promoted in 2015
By Lauren Berger
You've been at your job for more than a year. The big question is—when do you move up in the company? When do you get promoted? Read More
Why Business Needs Feminine Leadership
By Monique Svazlian
As we look at the current state of affairs as it relates to women's leadership, there's some good news and some not so good news. Read More
The Power of Personal Branding
Personal branding is a subject near and dear to my heart. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a business owner, a leader at a corporation or a company employee, the brand called YOU can be one of the most powerful marketing assets that you put to work to help boost business. Read More
An Interview with Puja Jaspal
Puja Jaspal found herself seeking a greater challenge from her position as senior vice president at Google. When she discovered this, she followed her heart into a new position with Visa. Read More
Recap WITI Boston - November 4, 2014
"Define Your Personal Brand to Maximize Your Impact" WITI members and nonmembers alike met last Tuesday evening to hear Donna Ceriani, founder and CEO of The Real Journey, speak about how to develop your personal brand. Read More
How to Turn Your Hobby Into a Business
By Nellie Akalp
Imagine if you could turn your favorite leisure activity into a successful business venture. Many Americans are now turning to what they love to earn income, whether it's enough to quit their day job or just a fun way to cover the costs. Read More
Women Say NO
By John Bates
When TEDx organizers in the US and Europe ask 10 men to speak, 9 say yes. When TEDx organizers in the US and Europe ask 10 women to speak... Go ahead, you know the answer... That's right. Read More
WITI would like to welcome Nimma Bakshi to the WITI Advisory Board!
Nimma Bakshi is a Managing Director with PwC's US Corporate Advisory Services. Based out of San Francisco, Nimma is a leader within PwC's Advisory Alliances Group. Read More
Recap WITI Orange County - October 16, 2014
On October 16th's night, Monique Svazlian, the Founder of Highest Path Consulting, and some 40 professional women gathered together at Trace3's Irvine office to discuss these issues and explore how we can apply feminine leadership qualities to support our career advancement. Read More
Interview with Sana Salam
Sana Salam is the Founder and President of Canada based technology startup Sodales Solutions, a company which has grown considerably within its first year. Her firm uses SAP's innovative technologies and user experience design to resolve business complexities using an agile and cost effective approach. Read More
Interview with Tom Panaggio
If you research Tom Panaggio online you will find his life story, an extremely compelling background, and a love of racing cars. He is a self-made motivator and I was privileged to speak with him. Read More
Let's Change the World
By Cathy Coughlin
I feel energized, inspired and ready to tackle any challenge this morning. I'm surrounded by hundreds of the most ambitious young women on the planet at the 2014 Girl Scout Convention in Salt Lake City. - See more at: http://blogs.att.net/consumerblog/story/a7796234#sthash.Km8Iazk7.dpuf Read More
Recap WITI Boston - October 8, 2014
Last Wednesday evening women gathered around a conference table at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in downtown Boston for a workshop on financial management and investment. Read More
An Interview with Sheila Ronning: CEO & Founder of Women in the Boardroom
Recently, I had a chance to speak with Sheila Ronning, CEO and founder of Women in the Boardroom. Currently, a membership club that helps women achieve the highest professional goals, and obtain a board position, WITB evolved with the changing economy, endured extreme challenges, and moved forward with the hopes of expanding their message. Read More
Network the Hell Out of People: 6 Expert Tips
By Jeff Hoffman
The more smart people you know, the faster you'll be able to grow your business. But you have to go about it thoughtfully. Read More
This editorial is being written for every woman starting her career, and many at every stage of her career, who sees herself as the lone ranger, as I did until I started WITI 25 years ago. Read More
Interview with Jean Scire, SVP, CIO, Philips Healthcare
WITI had the pleasure of speaking with Jean Scire, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Philips Healthcare. She shared with us valuable insight about women in the workforce, leadership, technology, work-life balance, and how bringing more women into technology roles at Philips is both a personal and business priority. Read More
To Girls Pursuing Technology, We're All Rooting for You
By Shelley Goldman
Growing up, it never occurred to me that being good at math or science made me different as a female -- it felt natural... Read More
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Creator Blog
Entertain your fans for longer on the YouTube apps for Android and iOS
YouTube apps for Android and for iOS. When fans get to your channel, you can keep them around longer. With the swipe of a finger, they can keep watching your video at the bottom of the screen while exploring the rest of your channel at the same time.
Your playlists, now available on mobile!
In addition to watching your videos and checking out your channel, fans can also now search for playlists on their phones, giving more life to the investment you made in programming them. With the new “Play All” button, your fans can sit back and watch all of your Season 2, making it easier to watch more wherever they happen to be.
Your videos directly to your fans’ personal YouTube jumbotron
The Cast button on YouTube already lets your fans send YouTube videos from the phone or tablet to a connected TV, like on Chromecast, Google TV, Playstation 3 and other TVs. To make it easier to choose what to watch next, they’ll see a preview screen when their devices are connected and they select a video, with options to play the video or queue it to watch next.
Remember when you updated your channel to the new One Channel format? Well, here’s where it starts to get cool. This new design puts more focus on your beautiful videos with a cleaner, simpler look and makes it easier for viewers to find more to watch on your channel.
Matias Cudich and Waldemar Baraldi, Software Engineers, recently watched “Epic Rap Battles Season 2”.
Now it’s easier for your fans to explore your channel on the latest YouTube apps for Android and for iOS. When fans get to your channel, you can keep them around longer. With the swipe of a finger, they can keep watching your video at the bottom of the screen while exploring the rest of your channel at the same time.
Level up your skills with the Creator Hub
Creator Hub to help you find the resources you need to help create better content, build bigger fan bases, and turn your creativity into a career.
We’ve also launched our newest version of the Creator Playbook as part of the redesigned Creator Hub. Here are a few highlights from the new Playbook:
● YouTube Live: Want to host a Live event but not sure about the best way to do it? In this new section, you can find tips and strategies to implement before, during and after a Live event.
● YouTube Analytics: Ever wondered how you can use YouTube Analytics to build a large and loyal audience? Or, maybe you'd like to understand how you can use the data to increase audience engagement? We’ve given the YouTube Analytics section a facelift to make data a little bit less intimidating for you.
● Google+: Extend your channel’s reach and engage with your audience in new ways on Google+. Learn about the benefits of linking your channel to Google+, and take advantage of new features.
● Promotion: In this section, you can find tips and strategies to pay to promote your videos and channel using AdWords for video.
● Build Your Community: The most successful YouTube creators, without a doubt, spend a lot of time fostering and interacting with their community. How do you build a community from the ground up? Learn about some of the key principles of community-building.
Check out the Creator Hub and the new Creator Playbook and let us know what you think!
Andy Stack, Partner Product Manager, recently watched “Vlogumentary Official Trailer”
In the fast-paced world of YouTube, it can be challenging to keep up with all of the latest creator resources available to you. To make life a bit easier, we just redesigned the Creator Hub to help you find the resources you need to help create better content, build bigger fan bases, and turn your creativity into a career.
Summer in the City 2013: See You Soon!
held in London on the 17th & 18th August. We’ve had the pleasure of seeing this gathering grow from just 600 in 2011 to more than 7000 tickets already sold for this year.
This year the event is held at Alexandra Place with performances, panels, workshops, Q&A Sessions from so many Special Guests. Be sure to visit the YouTube Booth Area where you can meet your favorite star, have a photo clicked with your friends or just relax and enjoy free smoothies!
Don’t forget to check out the YouTube presence there. Here’s what we’re up to.
Keynote: Join us on Saturday at 6 p.m. to celebrate the incredible things creators have done in the last year and we’ll also talk about what’s upcoming
YouTube Fan Booth: Come visit our YouTube Space where you can relax or chat with the YouTube Team. You can also snap memories in our amazing photo booth, and take home some awesome YouTube swag!
“6 things you never knew about YouTube” Workshops: Join us for a variety of workshops where you can hear directly from the YouTube team. Here is a sneak peak:
Extreme Playbooking
You Chose! What Makes a Hit Series on YouTube OR The Best Videos You've Never Seen
Designing for What the World is Watching
Every meme starts with a first video
Getting closer to YouTube with Google+
The coolest feature on YouTube that no one knows about
We’re looking forward to seeing you, hearing from you, learning with you (and of course having fun alongside you!) at SITC this year. London, here we come!
Varun Kabra, Marketing Manager, YouTube EMEA recently watched “The Wizard of Ahhhs”
In a short while we’ll be joining thousands of fans to celebrate the YouTube Creator Community at Summer in the City 2013 held in London on the 17th & 18th August. We’ve had the pleasure of seeing this gathering grow from just 600 in 2011 to more than 7000 tickets already sold for this year.
Investing in you: more tools to build your channels
VidCon, you’ll hear about more ways we’re investing in you on YouTube. We’re here to help you: from promotion to channel management to content optimisation, we have the resources and programs to support you. That’s why more of you with accounts in good standing will be able to use the new features you’ve been asking for: live streaming, custom thumbnails, external annotations and series playlists.
Start live streaming if you have 100+ subscribers: All channels in good standing with at least a hundred subscribers will be able to live stream, within the next few weeks. Check your Account Features page for an “Enable” button, and click it if you're interested.
Choose your best thumbnail: Help your video stand out by using a custom thumbnail. Make sure you only upload images that are representative of what viewers will see, like prominent stills from the video.
Drive traffic to your merch: Want viewers to buy that new t-shirt you’re wearing in your video? You can now use annotations to link externally to various online stores and your associated websites.
Programme-related videos for viewers: Help viewers watch more of your videos by placing them in a series playlist. When you group videos that belong together, we’ll show viewers of your videos the next episode from the series and a link to the whole playlist. Just mark your playlist as a “series” in the playlist settings.
If you want tips on the best ways to use any of these features, learn more from the YouTube Creator Playbook.
If you’re with us and the thousands of video fans at VidCon, you’ll hear about more ways we’re investing in you on YouTube. We’re here to help you: from promotion to channel management to content optimisation, we have the resources and programs to support you. That’s why more of you with accounts in good standing will be able to use the new features you’ve been asking for: live streaming, custom thumbnails, external annotations and series playlists.
See more video insights with YouTube Analytics
can teach you more about your audience and help you spot trends to improve your channel. As your channels and networks grow, one of the top requests you ask for is to see more of your videos at once in YouTube Analytics. Starting today, you can see your top 200 videos in your video reports, as well as new charts to visualise your channel’s activity. For networks, you can now see the same data for your top 200 channels.
The new multi-line graphs allow you to compare the performance of up to 25 videos, channels or geographies over time in a number of reports. This is great for comparing video views, comparing views in different geographies, where most of your subscribers come from, and more.
With the stacked area view you can see how the data of selected videos, channels or geographies relate to their totals.
Drop us a comment here or in the YouTube Analytics Google+ community with more features you’d like to see.
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“Northwestern's Matt Eliason Bicycle Kick Goal - Messi & Friends at Soldier Field - July 6, 2013”
YouTube Analytics can teach you more about your audience and help you spot trends to improve your channel. As your channels and networks grow, one of the top requests you ask for is to see more of your videos at once in YouTube Analytics. Starting today, you can see your top 200 videos in your video reports, as well as new charts to visualise your channel’s activity. For networks, you can now see the same data for your top 200 channels.
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