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Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:16:21 -0800 Free Training for "Citizen Journalists" http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/free-training-for-citizen-journalists http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/free-training-for-citizen-journalists

As you may know, Radio Boise is now on the air. As part of its commitment to providing public affairs programming, our community radio station will be holding classes for "citizen journalists" at locations around Boise in the coming months. The intent is to give people enough information about newsgathering and radio production in a few hours that they can go out into their neighborhoods, campuses, classrooms, offices, etc., and create news stories to be broadcast on Radio Boise 89.9FM.

 

The first citizen journalist training will be held on Saturday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the building at 1520 N. 12th, Hyde Park. Please let your community members, co-workers, students, friends, clients, constituents, group, business associates and/or neighbors know. It's free, and everyone is encouraged to bring ideas for stories they'd like to cover. News teams will be formed that very day!

 

More information is available at http://radioboise.org/newsexperience and on Facebook at KRBX News Experience 1. There's a survey to complete before coming that would help us know what people are interested in, too. Please spread the word!

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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:41:39 -0800 Invitation to a Screening of "The Color of Conscience" http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/invitation-to-a-screening-of-the-color-of-con http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/invitation-to-a-screening-of-the-color-of-con

Women of Go Lead Idaho are invited to a private  screening of The Color of Conscience,

 Thursday, February 16, 2012, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Idaho Public Television (1455 N. Orchard Street, Boise, ID 83706).  Please join us for wine and cheese after work and view this outstanding documentary that Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation helped fund. Producer  and IPTV host Marcia Franklin will provide behind-the-scenes stories about the production and talk about the rare archival footage of significant human rights events in Idaho.  This special evening is hosted by Marilyn Shuler and the Idaho Women’sCharitable Foundation. 

 This is a unique opportunity available to women involved with Go Lead Idaho!  This will be a fun evening of networking and discussion of human rights issues.

RSVP by 2/10 to:  Information@IdahoWomensCharitableFoundation.org  


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Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:56:00 -0800 Save the Date: Ready to Lead Conference http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/save-the-date-ready-to-lead-conference http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/save-the-date-ready-to-lead-conference

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Join us for our 2nd annual leadership development conference - Ready to Lead - featuring tracks for women interested in running for office and for those interested in private and non-profit sector leadership.

We are excited to bring national keynote speakers to Boise for the event: Debbie Walsh, Executive Director of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers and Chris Jahnke, author of The Well Spoken Woman.

If you or your organization is interested in supporting Go Lead Idaho efforts and the Ready to Lead conference, visit our site for sponsorship details or email the Executive Committee

Please mark your calendar to join us March 3, 2012 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the new Concordia University School of Law in Downtown Boise. Look for registration information in the next month. 

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Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:12:35 -0800 Go Lead Opportunity: Historic Preservation Council http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/go-lead-opportunity-historic-preservation-cou http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/go-lead-opportunity-historic-preservation-cou
Volunteer Sought to Serve on Historic Preservation Council

BOISE, Idaho (January 12, 2012) – The Board of Ada County Commissioners is seeking an individual interested in serving on the Ada County Historic Preservation Council.  This is a volunteer position for a term of three (3) years. Professional experience in the disciplines of architecture, history, planning, archaeology, or other historic preservation-related discipline is preferred, but not required. 

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in fostering a sense of pride in the diverse heritage of our community and wishing to help fulfill the Council’s charter of “Preserving Ada County’s Heritage.” 

The Council promotes historic preservation in a variety of ways:  Through public outreach & education, by helping to nominate private and public properties for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places, by participating in various land use planning processes, by helping with fundraising for specific preservation projects, and by recommending enactment of policies and ordinances intended to protect historic properties.  Examples of the Council’s past work include the award-winning book Patterns of the Past, the bookEchoes from the Ada County Courthouse: 1938-2001 by Arthur A. Hart, the Barns of Ada County poster, and the County Treasures sign program. 

The nine-member Historic Preservation Council holds a one-hour meeting at noon on the first Tuesday of each month.  Council-sponsored events are occasionally held on weekends and evenings throughout the year, and prospective members will be expected to attend some but not all such events.  Council members may be asked to serve on subcommittees that focus on specific issues which may require additional project meetings and tasks.

Interested applicants must fill out an application, which is available at the Ada County Commissioners’ Office, located on the third floor of the Ada County Courthouse at 200 W. Front Street, Boise, 83702. An application is also posted on the Ada County website at www.adaweb.net - from the Commissioners’ page, click on the ‘Volunteer Boards & Committees’ link, or follow the link below. Completed applications can be delivered to the Ada County Commissioners’ Office at the address above, sent via fax to 287-7009, or e-mailed to bocc1@adaweb.net. This position will remain open until filled. 

Please call 287-7000 for additional information. 

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Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:00:37 -0800 Beat the Self-Promotion Paradox & IBR's Women of the Year http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/beat-the-self-promotion-paradox-ibrs-women-of http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/beat-the-self-promotion-paradox-ibrs-women-of
Great article from The Glass Hammer about helping women become more comfortable with self-promotion in a way that feels right but still leads to professional development.  The article:  Five Ways to Beat the Self-Promotion Paradox

A short version:

  1. Don’t Say a Thing

    Use emails, websites, and networks like LinkedIn to get the word out.  The next time a colleague—be it a client, a coworker or a superior—sends you an appreciative email, don’t discard it. Keep records of your rave reviews, and use them to your benefit.

  2. Recognize Opportunities

    Sometimes, effective self-promotion is all about context. So when the opportunity to show off presents itself, seize it!  If you’re self-evaluating, asking for a raise, or going for a promotion, modesty won’t get you anywhere. “These are totally appropriate places to say, ‘Here’s my contribution, and here’s why it’s really important,’” said Rikleen.

  3. Accept the Accolades

    When someone offers you a compliment, resist the urge to brush it off.  Simply say, ‘Thank you; I was delighted with the opportunity.’

  4. Watch Your Language

    “Think about how you choose to let people know about an accomplishment. You can say, ‘I’m really excited to share this information with you,’ and then talk about something you’ve achieved.”

  5. Ask for Assistance  Ask for help in promoting your achievements, and create a culture of mutual support.
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please check out the Idaho Business Review's Women of the Year Awards which includes multiple Go Lead Idaho women:  http://idahobusinessreview.com/2011/12/21/ibr-salutes-2012-women-of-the-year/  and consider attending the event to celebrate these and other women leaders in our community on Tuesday, February 21, 2011 http://idahobusinessreview.com/events/woy/

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Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:14:47 -0800 Go Lead Idaho Event Sponsorship Opportunities Available http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/go-lead-idaho-event-sponsorship-opportunities http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/go-lead-idaho-event-sponsorship-opportunities


Announcement:  Go Lead Idaho will be hosting an all-day leadership development event on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Concordia College of Law in downtown Boise.  The keynote speaker will be Christine Jahnke, nationally-recognized speech coach and author of The Well Spoken Woman.  To learn more about the keynote speaker, visit  www.TheWellSpokenWoman.com.  


Contributions to Go Lead Idaho for event sponsorships are tax-deductible.  The contributions can be made in 2011 or 2012.  To learn more about the sponsorship opportunities below, please contact Brenda Maynard Walters at bmaynardwalters@gmail.com or 859-9331.  


Happy Holidays!


The Go Lead Idaho Executive Steering Committee


Sponsorship Levels

Ready to Lead – March 2nd/3rd, 2012

Level of Sponsor

Description

Contribution Value

Bronze Sponsor

  Name to appear as Bronze Sponsor on all event materials.

► Receive one (1) free registration for the Ready to Lead event on March 3rd.

  Recognition on www.GoLeadIdaho.org website.

$250

Silver Sponsor

  Name to appear as Silver Sponsor on all event materials.

  Name and logo to appear on program materials.

  Receive one (1) invitation to the Friday night reception at the home of George & Bev Harrod on March 2nd.

  Recognition on www.GoLeadIdaho.org website.

  Receive two (2) free registrations for the Ready to Lead event on March 3rd.

$500

Gold Sponsor


  Name to appear as Gold Sponsor on all event materials.

  Name and logo to appear on program materials.

  Verbal recognition as a Gold Sponsor at least three times during March 3rd event.

  Receive two (2) free registrations for the Ready to Lead event on March 3rd.

  Recognition on www.GoLeadIdaho.org website.

  Prominent banner recognition at event.

  Receive one (1) invitation to the Friday night reception at the home of George & Bev Harrod on March 2nd.

  Opportunity to distribute marketing materials and/or give-aways in “goodie bags” provided to participants.

  Opportunity to introduce workshop presenter or panel.

$1,000

Platinum Sponsor


  Name to appear as Platinum Sponsor on all event materials.

  Name and logo to appear on program materials.

  Recognition on www.GoLeadIdaho.org website.

  Opportunity to have banner space at event.

  Special acknowledgement at all event functions (kick-off receptions, plenary sessions & workshops).

  Opportunity to distribute marketing materials and/or give-aways in “goodie bags” provided to participants.

  Receive three (3) free registrations for March 3rd Ready to Lead Event.

  Opportunity to introduce your business/organization and make remarks at plenary session, if interested.

  Opportunity to make 15 minute personal presentation to Go Lead Idaho Executive Steering Committee, if interested. 

  Recognition for sponsor in social media channels through Red Sky Public Relations.

      

$2,500


Event Benefactor - $5,000

Keynote & Luncheon Sponsor - $10,000

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Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:12:00 -0800 Go Lead Idaho Holiday Happy Hour http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/go-lead-idaho-holiday-happy-hour http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/go-lead-idaho-holiday-happy-hour

Join us for our 

 Holiday Happy Hour!

 

Monday, December 19 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

The Modern Hotel Bar

1314 W. Grove St.
 

Come share the holiday spirit, while networking with a fun group of dynamic women!

Feel free to invite other women interested in leadership and public policy.  

Everyone can purchase their own drinks and snacks. 

The more the merrier - and t’is the Season!

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Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:28:27 -0800 Wisdom about Planning Your Next 10 Years http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/wisdom-about-planning-your-next-10-years http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/wisdom-about-planning-your-next-10-years CarolynBuckLuce
Great advice from Carolyn Buck Luce, Global Life Science Sector Leader at Ernst & Young, and Co-Founder of the Hidden Brain Drain Task Force.  Carolyn is the daughter-in-law of Bethine Church and spoke to City Club of Boise a year ago.  Some highlights of the article:

She recommends ten-year planning as a way to manage that life. “Every ten years, I go over what I want to learn in the next ten, and the critical experiences I want to have. I ask, ‘how do I live the next chapter as fully as I can?’”  In the next ten years, she said, she hopes to become known as an “organizational shaman.” She explained, “I would like to learn more about what happens in people’s heads, soul, spirit, and energy, and how I can help leaders be more courageous by calling on all their gifts.” 

“My advice for young women is to build your network before you need it,” Buck Luce said.  “Women do not have the internal or external networks they need to be successful. You have to be able to mobilize information, relationships, people, attitudes, emotions, inspiration – and you can’t command that. You have to have broad networks before you need them.”

As women become more senior in their organizations, she advised, it’s important not to shy away from politics. “It’s not a meritocracy, and the more senior you are, the less it is. You need to be clear about what you want and why you want it, let other people know, and elicit their support and build a campaign.” The full article is at:

Voice of Experience: Carolyn Buck Luce, Global Pharmaceutical Sector Leader, Ernst & Young LLP

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Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:36:37 -0800 Share Your Voice: Women and the Future of Leadership http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/share-your-voice-women-and-the-future-of-lead http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/share-your-voice-women-and-the-future-of-lead
Thanks to Go Lead Idaho member Cece Gassner for sharing this opportunity from the Apollo Research Institute. Let's be sure that the study includes input from Idaho's women leaders!

Women and the Future of Leadership 

Since the 1970s, women’s participation in higher education and the workforce has soared. Women now outpace men in their attainment of management positions and advanced degrees. To examine how gender, generation, and geography are reshaping the workplace and creating new demands for innovative leadership, Apollo Research Institute is conducting a study of women leaders in the 21st-century workforce. 

“As women command unprecedented power in politics and business and represent a formidable force in today’s economy, now is the time to help individuals and organizations better understand the changing nature of leadership in the 21st century,” said Apollo Research Institute Vice President and Managing Director Dr. Tracey Wilen-Daugenti, the study’s principal investigator and a leading authority on the convergence of technology, education and work. 

For the study, to be released in January 2013, Wilen-Daugenti and her team will interview up to 200 women entrepreneurs and executives in diverse fields to examine their leadership and negotiation styles, work-life balance, and essential work skills. The research team will also conduct a national survey on 21st-century leadership to provide additional perspectives and insights. 

Women business owners, community and corporate leaders (director level and above) are invited to contact info@apolloresearchinstitute.com and visit apolloresearchinstitute.com for information. 

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Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:11:52 -0800 Come Meet & Greet With Elected Officials - An Invite from the Chamber http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/come-meet-greet-with-elected-officials-an-inv http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/come-meet-greet-with-elected-officials-an-inv
Ladies:  If you want a warm-up for Go Lead Idaho's reception on February 29th, feel free to join the Boise Metro Chamber as they cost a meet & greet with the elected officials.

Pre-register if you plan to attend!  Season's Greetings!  

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Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:34:09 -0800 Congratulations to Go Lead Idaho Alums! http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/congratulations-to-go-lead-idaho-alums http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/congratulations-to-go-lead-idaho-alums Lauren McLean and Mary Defayette, both participants in the Go Lead Idaho May event won City Council elections!  Lauren was re-elected to Boise City Council and Mary will join the Eagle City Council.  We hope these are the first of many Go Lead Idaho women to be elected. 

More alumnae from The White House Project and their elections results at http://www.thewhitehouseproject.org/political/gorun/2011WomenRunning.php

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Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:44:22 -0800 Nampa Development Corporation Seeking Applications http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/nampa-development-corporation-seeking-applica http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/nampa-development-corporation-seeking-applica

PLEASE SEE NOTICE BELOW REGARDING

OPPORTUNITY WITH THE NAMPA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

 

 

There are two member-at-large positions open for the Nampa Development Corporation, those interested may apply through December 2, 2011.  Please feel free to share this information with others who may be interested.   

 

Press Release

 

Nampa Development Corporation Seeks Applicants for Open Positions

 

(November 10, 2011)-  The Nampa Development Corporation is seeking qualified applicants to fill two open member-at-large posi tions on its Board of Commissioners. The Nampa Development Corporation Board of Commissioners guides Nampa's urban renewal projects. Beginning in January, the Board will be comprised of seven members including two Nampa City Council members and five members-at-large.

 

Interested individuals should submit brief resumes and cover letters to Alli Schisler, schislera@cityofnampa.us, by Friday, December 2, 2011. The selection committee will contact qualified applicants for interviews and the final appointments will be made by December 19, 2011.

 

Terms for the newly appointed members-at-large begin January 1, 2012 and are not to exceed five years.

 

The NDC was established in 2006 to oversee the development of multiple public and public/private projects within the downtown area. More information about NDC can be found online at http://whynampa.com/ndc/ndc.html.

Karianne Fallow
Red Sky Public Relations
404 So. 8th St., Ste. 400
Boise, ID  83702
Office- 208/287.2199
Cell- 208/280.2444

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Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:46:41 -0800 Fall Series Kudos & The Glass Hammer http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/fall-series-kudos-the-glass-hammer http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/fall-series-kudos-the-glass-hammer Kudos to Karianne Fallow & Anne Wilde for organizing such an amazing Go Lead Fall Luncheon Series.  Thanks also to Michele Wilson and Stevens Henager College for hosting and to Mia Murphy and Andrea Keithline with Murphy Law Offices for excellent administrative support.  The discussions and energy for the sessions were energizing. 

To follow up on yesterday's glass ceiling mention, check out this website:  http://www.theglasshammer.com/

They note:   "The Glass Hammer is an award-winning blog and online community created for women executives in finance, law, technology and big business.  Our goal is to Inform, Empower and Inspire professional women with our content and our network. Our network can be the basis for your network."

You might want to sign up for their weekly newsletter.

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Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:09:00 -0700 IBR Women of the Year - Time to Nominate http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/ibr-women-of-the-year-time-to-nominate http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/ibr-women-of-the-year-time-to-nominate

Ladies:  Have you nominated a fabulous woman to be an IBR Woman of the Year?!?  There are so many to choose from.  Choose one and nominate today:

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Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:04:20 -0700 Go Lead Opportunity: Idaho Parents Unlimited http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/go-lead-opportunity-idaho-parents-unlimited http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/go-lead-opportunity-idaho-parents-unlimited

Idaho Parents Unlimited is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors.  Positions are available statewide for anyone interested in making a difference in the lives of families who have children with disabilities and special health care needs.  A majority of the Board must be parents of children with disabilties, however, there are currently openings for individuals who are simply interested in supporting the IPUL mission.

Purpose: To serve as a voting member, to assist in the development of and then approve policies, procedures and regulations to govern the operations of IPUL, to monitor the finances, programs and performance of the organization.

IPUL Mission Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc., supports, empowers, educates and advocates to enhance the quality of life for Idahoans with disabilities and their families.

Term: 3 years

Expected Meeting Attendance:  IPUL Annual meeting, Board member orientation, quarterly board meetings, monthly committee meetings, and board retreats, as scheduled.

Obligations of the Board:

  • Establish and maintain written policies;
  • Adopt an annual budget and review financial reports;
  • Approve or ratify the expenditures of IPUL;
  • Maintain, update and monitor mission statement, principles of operation, procedures and goals and objectives of IPUL; and
  • Secure adequate funds; participate in fund-raising activities, including making an annual personal gift.

Specific Duties:                                                                  

  • Familiarize yourself with other board members and develop a mutually respectful rapport in order to reach a consensus to meet the goals of the organization; 
  • Listen respectfully to other members’ opinions;
  • Attend board meetings throughout the year and other related meetings as requested.  It’s important to be      prompt, be informed prior to the meeting, contribute information, and provide constructive feedback on key issues;
  • Actively participate on at least one committee to which you are appointed and thoroughly complete assignments within designated timelines; 
  • Participate in recruitment of new board members by providing names of potential candidates to the Nominating Committee;
  • Represent IPUL to the public in accordance with IPUL policies;
  • Educate yourself about the needs of the people IPUL serves;
  • Allow approximately 10 or more hours per month to fulfill your duties as a board member.

 

For more information, contact:  

Idaho Parents Unlimited

500 South 8th Street

Boise, ID 83702

208.342.5884

208.342.1408 Fax

parents@ipulidaho.org

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Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:35:11 -0700 Seize your opportunity at the Kauffman FastTrac Global Women¹s Summit http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/seize-your-opportunity-at-the-kauffman-fasttr http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/seize-your-opportunity-at-the-kauffman-fasttr
Your mind. Your business. That's one powerful combination.
Thanks to Go Lead Executive Committee Member Cece Gassner for sharing this great opportunity for women entrepreneurs and business leaders, courtesy of the Kauffman Foundation.
(Psssst, the live stream is FREE!)

 

A GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK FEATURED EVENT

SAVE THE DATE
WEDNESDAY | November 16, 2011 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
4801 Rockhill Road | Kansas City, Missouri


Your mind. Your business. That's one powerful combination.

Seize your opportunity at the Kauffman FastTrac Global Women's Summit.
Whether you are beginning your entrepreneurial journey or
determining your next step, you belong there.
Enjoy a day to strengthen your mind and your business.

Space is limited.


Register at
www.fasttrac.org/women

 

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Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:40:19 -0700 Article of Note: Four Ways Women Stunt Their Careers Unintentionally http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/article-of-note-four-ways-women-stunt-their-c http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/article-of-note-four-ways-women-stunt-their-c
From the Harvard Business Review Blog Network comes this post from Jill Flynn, Kathryn Heath, and Mary Davis Holt — nationally recognized experts on women's leadership — and principals of Flynn Heath Holt Leadership (FHHL). They are co-authors of Break Your Own Rules: How to Change the Patterns of Thinking that Block Women's Paths to Power.
Having combed through more than a thousand 360-degree performance assessments conducted in recent years, we've found, by a wide margin, that the primary criticism men have about their female colleagues is that the women they work    with seem to exhibit low self-confidence.

Our gut says that this may partly be a perception issue — we've observed that men sometimes interpret (or misinterpret) an inclination in women to share credit or defer judgment as a lack of confidence. Still, perception or not, there is some research to suggest that women themselves feel less self-assured at work than men. A study released in 2011 by Europe's Institute of Leadership and Management revealed that women report having lower confidence in regard to their careers:

  • Men were more confident across all age groups, with 70% of males having high or very high levels of self-confidence, compared to 50% of the women surveyed.
  • Half of women managers admitted to feelings of self-doubt about their performance and career, but only 31% of men reported the same.
  • The study also found that this lack of confidence extends to a more cautious approach to applying for jobs and promotions: 20% of men said they would apply for a role despite only partially meeting its job description, compared to 14% of women.

Looking back through scores of interviews we've conducted in the course of training and coaching engagements, and returning to the 360 reports, these are the four specific low-confidence behaviors cited by managers (male and female alike): 

Being overly modest.
 We see that men are more willing to take public credit for their successes. Women believe their accomplishments should speak for themselves, and they spend less effort ensuring they get the gold star next to their name. While modesty is a nice character trait, it's naive to believe that your boss, your clients, or your colleagues will recognize your accomplishments if you fly under the radar.

Not asking. We've seen it over and over again: women fail to get promoted because they fail to step up and apply. It feels personally risky to step-up and ask for a big job or assignment — but there's really no other way. Not asking means you've lost the chance to influence the outcome.

When Sharon Allen became chairman of Deloitte & Touche USA in 2003, she not only became the highest-ranking woman in the firm's history, she also became the first woman to hold that role at a leading professional services firm. It may seem surprising, then, that even Allen learned this lesson the hard way. As a rising manager in her thirties, she was taken aback when she received a memo announcing the promotion of several close colleagues. She wondered why she didn't make the list. Allen stewed about it for a day or two, and then went in to see her boss.

"I was surprised to see my name not included on the promotion list," Sharon said to him. "I have accomplished A, B, C, D and E and I think I deserved that promotion." Her boss replied, "Sharon, I had no idea you had accomplished all of those things. You didn't let me know." When Sharon tells the story today, she laughs and shakes her head. As she told us, "That's the very last time I ever let that happen."

Blending in. Some women go to great lengths to avoid attention. They don't want to stand out — in meetings, in the boardroom or even in the elevator. A client from one of our workshops told us that her greatest fear was riding the elevator with the CEO. What would she say to him? Would they talk about the weather? But blending in means you are missing opportunities — every single day — to stand out and sell your ideas. Another client we know (also a women) waits in the lobby many mornings in order to ride the elevator with the CEO. Her confidence has never been questioned.

Remaining silent. It's not easy to get a word in during meetings, especially when six other colleagues are all fighting for the floor. But failing to speak up and express yourself when you have something relevant to add is a missed chance to get in the game. Getting your point of view across during important discussions is essential for your career.

What we've found in our work is that career momentum for women is not about adding job skills but about changing everyday thinking and behaviors. We don't think the majority of high-performing women need to make major changes. Small adjustments in how they think and act can improve not only how confident they seem, but how confident they feel.

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Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:20:04 -0700 ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/election-day-is-tuesday-november-8 http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/election-day-is-tuesday-november-8 Please vote!  Important races for mayor, city council and other offices are on the ballot.  These positions have the greatest impact to your local communities:  planning, zoning, parks, recreation, local taxes & development, etc.

Are you traveling?  Have a busy schedule?  Not sure if your work or family schedule will coordinate to get you to the polls on election day?  Vote by absentee ballot.  Requests for absentee ballots must be received at your county clerk by Wednesday, November 2.  The link below will take you to Ada County's information on absentee and early voting.  It links to the application for absentee ballot (for all counties with a link to the county address to send to).  Thanks for making your voice heard and supporting our communities.

http://www.adaweb.net/Clerk/Elections/AbsenteeEarlyVoting.aspx

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Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:42:46 -0700 For Women on Campuses, Access Doesn't Equal Success http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/for-women-on-campuses-access-doesnt-equal-suc http://goleadidaho.posterous.com/for-women-on-campuses-access-doesnt-equal-suc Check out this article in the Chronicle of Higher Education recommended by Dean Melissa Lavitt in her amazing presentation at the Fall Go Lead Series:

http://chronicle.com/article/For-Women-on-Campuses-Access/129242/

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