Know Thyself

Know Thyself

Developing Your Inner Leader. One of the most important skills you could develop as a leader is self-awareness—continuously being aware of your thought process and your reactions to those thoughts. It includes understanding and analyzing your strengths and weaknesses....
Collaboration

Collaboration

On the heels of the May Grand Rapids ATHENA Leadership Forum, we wanted to get the perspective on the ATHENA tenet Collaboration from a Grand Rapidian involved in the community’s social, creative, and entrepreneurial scene. Without question, we looked to...
Leverage LinkedIn: A Hands-On Workshop

Leverage LinkedIn: A Hands-On Workshop

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter … it seems there’s some new trend in social media tool that’s all the rage, every time you turn around. For busy women, there’s just not time to learn them all, nor is it necessary. However, LinkedIn is one social...
Transitioning with Purpose

Transitioning with Purpose

Get from where you are to where you want to be.Are you thinking about a new career—one that’s personally meaningful and fulfilling, that aligns with your passions? One where you can shine, use your strengths and talents, or climb the ladder? You may need a career...

Return on Networking: The ROI of Social Media

I was never a fan of the cocktail party-variety networking scene. I will never be one to dart around a room shoving business cards into people’s hands. I prefer meaningful conversations with people, getting to know them and vice versa. But social media...