http://www.womenthatnetwork.com/blog sharing our strengths Tue, 04 May 2010 13:34:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Technology continues to evolve and the hardware architectural devices, techno-gadgets,  and toys continue to multiply.  After all, we are living in the 21st Century.  The technology is smart and we are enjoying the benefits that the applications technology delivers.  In a sense, we and technology are growing up together and ... http://www.womenthatnetwork.com/blog/?p=361 March is Women's History Month in the USA. On a broader scale, March 8 is International Women's Day, with over 573 events around the world. The Day is a major one of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. Instead of one ... http://www.womenthatnetwork.com/blog/?p=358 A friend of mine once told me about a quotation made by the author, Stephen King, in his book, On Writing, in which he states “…to write is human, to edit is divine.” I found this quotation most fascinating and quite honestly, I was more than a little surprised to ... http://www.womenthatnetwork.com/blog/?p=353 For last year's words belong to last year's language And next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning. T.S. Eliot, "Little Gidding" Have you decided what your new beginnings are to be made of in 2010? For me, I find it difficult to hone in ... http://www.womenthatnetwork.com/blog/?p=349 Recently I attended a professional seminar that featured many wonderful speakers. The topics were invigorating and inspiring and I was absolutely honored to be in attendance. However, at the start of a fresh lecture, just as I found comfort in my plushy seat, I gradually began to feel—distracted. It was ... http://www.womenthatnetwork.com/blog/?p=345 There are so many ways to express holiday greetings.  I want to personally extend my best wishes to all of you. I hope that whatever holiday you are celebrating throughout the year, you will have happiness and that Peace will come to you. May next year be one of your ... http://www.womenthatnetwork.com/blog/?p=339 Recently, I was an invited to attend the eighth annual General Hugh Shelton Leadership Forum, offered through the General Shelton Leadership Center at North Carolina State University. The annual seminar series focuses on the importance of leadership development and brings together great leaders from the arenas of academia, civil service, ... http://www.womenthatnetwork.com/blog/?p=332 For the past few months I have had an increased sense of fulfillment. My work at Ivy House has always left me with that positive feeling of satisfaction. It’s easy to gain that sensation when your career helps others achieve their dreams. I can’t explain the sense of joy I ... http://www.womenthatnetwork.com/blog/?p=328 Today I received an email from a dear friend who wished me "Happy Girlfriends and Sisters Week." I did not realize there was such a celebration. I am thankful to her for reminding me that relationships between women are very special, particularly between close friends and family. Those who are ... http://www.womenthatnetwork.com/blog/?p=325 Over seventeen years ago, the Pyramid Technique of Technological Forecasting theory was introduced in a book written by Dr. Molefi Asante, Temple University, and Dr. Dhyana Ziegler entitled Thunder and Silence: The Mass Media in Africa that was published by Africa World Press in 1992.  The Pyramid Technique theory was developed ... http://www.womenthatnetwork.com/blog/?p=316