July 29, 2010

How a Bra and a Joint Venture Led to Nat

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How a Bra and a Joint Venture Led to National Media Coverage : Nobody says no to Janet Powers, founder of the Diva … http://wp.me/pz7DH-yR

 

July 22, 2010

When Is It Ever Appropriate To Use The Speakerphone?

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I called a person not too long ago to respond to an email that was written. Since it is so critical to utilize our verbal communication skills, before we lose them to social media, I wanted to reach and have a good ole conversation.

Well, the discussion was in-depth, getting to the root of the problem and solutions were quickly being identified when all of a sudden, the person put me on speakerphone. I thought my head would blow off from the lack of tact and respect the other person had.  As you can probably tell, this is a thorn in my side as it relates to business etiquette. I don’t believe that society understands the proper etiquette for when to use or not use the speakerphone. Before I tell you the “when to”, let me share with you the “why not.”

1. When not to use the speakerphone: When a person has to press the speakerphone button while on the phone, it is usually because they are multi-tasking and they aren’t able to give their full attention to the other person. This is disrespectful and you should probably excuse yourself and ask if you can call them back. This person is easily distracted and they are trying to put out too many fires.

One should never use speaker phone when the other party has not been informed of the sudden echo noise in the background. And never put someone on speakerphone when someone else is in the room without the party knowing about it first. Talk about obtrusive and unpolished!

2.When to use the speakerphone: When there is a meeting and not all parties are able to physically attend the meeting and they may have to dial in, then use the speaker phone. Or, if you are physically challenged and you are unable to hold the phone. These are exceptions to the rule.

How to use the speakerphone: The proper speakerphone etiquette is to always ask for permission if you must put someone on speakerphone and when you do, do so briefly. The entire conversation should not be on speakerphone. Doing this encourages the opportunity for miscommunication, mistakes and lack of clarity.

Solution: Don’t answer the phone when you are busy. Allow the call to go to voicemail and find time to speak with them when you won’t be interrupted. Send an invite to schedule a phone call, turn away from your computer, look into a mirror, smile and enjoy the conversation that could ultimately add some wisdom to your bag.

I share with you my pet peeve in the business world. What pet peeves do you have that could help others?

Happy Relationship Building!
Yvette Alexander Slate
www.carriedthebag.com

 

July 16, 2010

For These Young Women, ‘Death Is Not An

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For These Young Women, ‘Death Is Not An Option’ http://ow.ly/2cmcR #women

 

May 24, 2010

Get Found in The Women’s Book Print & Online Directory of Women’s Resources

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Take a moment to list your woman-owned business or nonprofit that primarily serves women or girls in The Women’s Book’s Resource Directory.  Please note the following important notes about listing your organization or business:

  • Each Resource Directory listing must be submitted through The Women’s Book’s Website. Click Here to Get Listed
  • Listed woman-owned business must have 50% or more ownership by a woman
  •  Listed nonprofits that primarily serve women and girls should include women’s community groups, associations, social service programs, government or education programs, etc.
  • Each listing will be featured on The Women’s Book’s Website in its online searchable directory. 
  • The Women’s Book’s 2010-2011 Columbus Area Edition will also feature nonprofit and woman-owned business listings. 
  • Each nonprofit registered online will automatically be listed online and in the printed edition of The Women’s Book – there is no cost for nonprofits to get listed in print.
  •  During the online registration process each woman-owned business will have the option of purchasing an Enhanced Listing for $24.95 to also have their listing appear in the printed edition of The Women’s Book.  There is no cost to be listed online.

To have your listing appear in The Women’s Book’s printed editions, you must submit your listing by the following dates: 

  • Columbus Area Edition – July 31, 2010
  • Cincinnati Area Edition – September 1, 2010

Don’t wait – reserve your space now. 

Learn more about our Do Business With Women Campaign.

For more information, contact us at info@thewomensbook.com or 614-678-8008

 

May 24, 2010

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2010-2011 Columbus Area Edition Featured Women

 
 

Andrea Cambern, 2010 Guest Editor

Guest Editor – Andrea Cambern, News Anchor, WBNS-10TV

Book Opening Letter – Dr. Teresa C. Long, Columbus Health Commissioner

Book Closing Letter – Cheryl Boyce, Executive Director, Ohio Commission on Minority Health

Health & Wellness Section Opening Letter – Dr. Rebekah Gee, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tulane Medical School

Financial Fitness Section Opening Letter – Iris Cooper, Director, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Division, Ohio Department of Development

Tribute to Community Trailblazers:

  • Mary Lazarus, Community Volunteer
  • Thekla (Teckie) Shackelford, Owner, School Selection Counseling
  • Manju Sankarappa, Executive Director, Ohio Asian American Health Coalition
  • Leslie “Les” Wright, former Columbus City Council member and founder of SAVE (Strategies Against Violence Everywhere)

 

Profiles

  • Tara Abraham, Chairman & Co-Chief Executive Officer, Accel, Inc.
  • Carla Bailey, Founder, Special Ties and Carolyn Williams Francis, President & CEO, Williams Interior Design, Inc.
  • Erin Balasky, Student, Columbus School for Girls
  • The Brandt Family – Barbara Brandt and Sari, Hannah, Stacey and Libby Royer
  • Jeni Britton Bauer, President and Founder, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
  • Dr. Teresa Caulin-Glaser, Executive Director, McConnell Heart Health Center
  • Kathy Cocuzzi, Mayor, City of Westerville
  • Margaret Coons, Columbus Academy Student
  • Annalies Corbin, Founder and Executive Director, PAST Foundation
  • Chris Cozad, Owner, Alternative Auto Care
  • Tiffany Crosby, Executive Director – Advisory Services, Ernst and Young LLP
  • Mimi Dane, Partner, Squire, Sanders, & Dempsey
  • Linda Danter, Executive Director, New Directions Career Center
  • Rhonda Fraas, Mid Ohio Division President, Time Warner Cable
  • Dorothy Friday M.D., Chairman, Department of OB/GYN Mount Carmel East
  • Patricia Frost-Brooks, President, Ohio Education Association
  • Necol Dobson, CEO, Cannell Graphics, LLC
  • Sue Doody, President, Grant Avenue Investments, Inc and Lindey’s Restaurant
  • Ann Fisher, Executive Producer & Host, “All Sides With Ann Fisher”, WOSU Public Media
  • Dr. Lisa Hinkelman, Executive Director, ROX Ruling Our Experiences
  • Gail Hogan, Host & Producer, NBC 4′s Daytime Columbus Talk Show
  • Kathy Krendl, President, Otterbein College
  • Liza Lee, Head of School, Columbus School for Girls
  • Su Lok, Director, Corporate and Community Partnership, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
  • Elizabeth Martinez, AVP of School-Based and Hispanic Mentoring, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio
  • Darlene Matthews, Owner/Stylist, Beauty All Over
  • Linda Meeks, CEO and President, Meeks Heit Associates
  • Michelle Mills, President/CEO, St. Stephen’s Community House
  • Mary Nash, Chief Nursing Officer, The Ohio State University Medical Center
  • Velda Otey, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, American Electric Power
  • Debra Penzone, President, Charles Penzone, Inc.
  • Tamara R. Phillips, State Command Chief Master Sergeant, Ohio National Guard
  • Christine Poon, Dean and John W. Berry, Sr. Chair in Business, Fisher College of Business
  • Nila and Victoria Richards, Students, Columbus City Schools
  • Aida Sabo, Vice President, Diversity/Inclusion, Cardinal Health
  • Ellen Tressel, Community Volunteer
  • Brenda Troy, Minister, New Salem Baptist Church
  • Guadalupe Valasquez, Mayor Michael B. Coleman’s, New Americans Initiative, Coordinator
  • Michelle Vawter, Student, Westerville City Schools

The 2010-2011 Columbus Area Edition of The Women’s Book will be released on September 30, 2010 at a Book Unveiling Party sponsored by Nationwide Insurance.  It will take place from 5:30 to 8:00pm at the COSI.  Please join us to help celebrate the accomplishments of this incredible group of women and girls.

For more details and to register visit www.2010columbusparty.eventbrite.com Sponsor and vendor opportunities available.

 

May 16, 2010

Resource Directory Spotlights: Woman-Owned Businesses and Nonprofits Benefiting Women & Girls

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Woman-Owned Business:

Canvased Floors

Cindy Sams, Propietor

Artwork for your floor.  Heavy weight 100% cotton, processed, painted and sealed to make durable for long lasting wear.  Hand painted in a variety of styles and techniques by Columbus Artist, Cindy R. Sams.

www.cindysamsart.com

Nonprofit:

FirstLink- Now HandsOn Ohio

Marilee Chinnici-Zuercher, President & CEO

HandsOn Central Ohio connects interested individuals and organizations with meaningful civic engagement opportunities in the communities in which we live and work. HandsOn Central Ohio also connects residents in need to social services, enabling them to create change in their lives.

Ph: 614-775-6222

www.firstlink.org

Women’s Business Resource Organization:

Dames Bond LLC

Mary B. Relotto, Founder

We exist to help foster relationships between all women by providing common ground where women can connect, share and thrive! Dames bond on common ground. We form friendships and build trust. We’re optimistic that business will follow. A DAME is a woman who is a leader, has extensive experience in a particular area or industry and strives to help other women thrive!

Phone:  614-209-3556

www.damesbond.com

Government:

Mosquito & Vector Control

The purpose of the program is to reduce the incidence of arthropod transmitted vector borne diseases in humans, primarily West Nile Virus.

ph: 614-645-8191

http://publichealth.columbus.gov

(Each listing was randomly selected from the Premiere Columbus Area Edition of The Women’s Book.  Find more Columbus area women’s resources here.)

 

May 16, 2010

Meet Lynne Bowman, Director of Programs & Services, Equality Federation

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“Choosing how to communicate is one of the most important decisions a leader faces.”

Leading roles: For over 20 years, Lynne has spoken on behalf of people with disabilities and for gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender individuals seeking equal rights. Since it’s inception in 2005, Lynne has served as the executive director of Equality Ohio. In December of 2009 Lynne became the Director of Programs & Services for Equality Federation The federation provides resources for statewide organizations like Equality Ohio in fundraising, building capacity, peer support, data management, mentoring, and building professional relationships. Lynne believes that effective communication is the key to social change for the community she serves. In her free time, Lynne enjoys hanging out at home with her wife of nearly 16 years.

What are some of her Columbus Area Favorites? Easton Town Center & The Limited, Donatos Pizza, Massage Envy & The Short North.

Advice for Aspiring Nonprofit Leaders: “Get some solid business management experience.  Especially in smaller non-profits, there seems to be a tendency for strong programmatic people to be promoted to an executive role.  Running a nonprofit is a business; it requires a different skill set than just being good at programmatic work.”

What She Loves Most About Columbus: “It is a very welcoming city, especially of people who are considered different.”

Craziest passion: “Competing in triathlons and long- distance bike rides.”

Read more about Lynne’s inspiring story in the Premiere Columbus Area Edition of The Women’s Book. You will also read about 40 other inspiring women from the Columbus, Ohio area.  Get your copy today!

 

May 9, 2010

Meet Nichole Dunn, President & CEO, The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio

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“A challenge is just an untapped potential for opportunity.”

Nichole Dunn, The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio, President & CEO

Leading roles: Nichole’s work addressing social issues has spanned multiple states.  She is currently working to maximize The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio’s impact by increasing the dollars invested in social-change efforts, building community-wide partnerships, being an advocate for issues facing women and girls and making data-driven decisions.

What are some of her Columbus Area Favorites? Tailfeathers Boutique, Fritzy Jacobs, Lindeys’s Patio in the summer, Columbus Zoo & Easton Town Center.

What She Loves Most About Columbus: “It welcomes young families and provides exposure to diversity within our neighborhoods.  It also strives to find innovative ways to maintain vibrancy and leadership on social issues.”

Craziest passion: “Sitting in the sun in my own backyard reading tabloids”

Are you attending The Women’s Fund’s Keyholder 10 Tributes event featuring Diane Keaton on May 12th? You can still purchase tickets.  Click here for more information.

Read more about Nichole’s inspiring story in the Premiere Columbus Area Edition of The Women’s Book. You will also read about 40 other inspiring women from the Columbus, Ohio area.  Get your copy today!

 

May 9, 2010

Local Owned Businesses & Organizations Benefiting Women & Girls

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Woman-Owned Business:

Posh Pets

Jo Johnson, Propietor

A pets clothing and accessories boutique.  A truly unique experience.

Ph: 614-299-PETS (7387)

www.poshpetsboutique.com

Nonprofit:

New Albany Arts Council

Kathleen Mayham, President

Promotes participation in arts through year round programs for adults including musical performance choral and band groups.  Provides year round programs for teen girls in choral and band performance groups, plus summer art camp for girls 5-14 and summer musical theater program for girls 8-15.

Ph: 614-775-6222

www.narts.org

Women’s Business Resource Organization:

Ohio TechAngels

John Huston,  Managing Member & Founder

Ohio TechAngels is a catalyst and communications channel for investment opportunities.  Ohio TechAngels provides an information source for members to discover and discuss promising companies to make investments that contribute to the economic growth of Central Ohio.

Phone:  614-227-2116

www.ohiotechangels.com

Government:

Franklin County Physical Activity Plan

The Franklin County Physical Activity Plan aims to make it easier for Franklin County residents to be active as party of their their daily activities.  The plan provides communities at large, schools, worksites and transporation professionals with strategies that can be implemented make physical activity the more convienient, more appealing and safer choice than being sedentary for Franklin County residents..

ph: 614-645-7417

http://publichealth.columbus.gov/fc-physical-activity-plan.aspx

(Each listing was randomly selected from the Premiere Columbus Area Edition of The Women’s Book.  Find more Columbus area women’s resources here.)Lo

 

May 3, 2010

Eating Healthy Pay Now Save Later

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As a Registered Dietitian, my clients often tell me that it costs a lot more to eat healthy. I do not agree that it costs that much more to eat healthy, but if you think it is more expensive to eat healthy I would love to hear why, so send in a comment. It may just be the topic of a future blog post.

I want to be honest in telling you that my attitude towards my grocery budget is not one of frugality for today, but one of cost-savings for the future. Eating healthy now, getting the most nutrients in the foods I eat today, will save me and my family money in the long run. Consider that in 2007 the total cost of managing type 2 diabetes in the United States was $218 billion dollars. (http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/diabetes-statistics/)  And, in that same year, approximately $1 in $10 health care dollars was attributable to diabetes. (http://www.diabetes.org/how-to-give/action/resources/cost-of-diabetes.html) This is just one of the many chronic conditions that are largely preventable with a healthy diet. This is one of the reasons why I consider my grocery budget to be a factor in saving money later on. Pay a little more now, save a lot later.

That said; there are ways to eat healthy within one’s means. As a nation, we are consuming too many calories as it is. Does it not make sense that if we eat the appropriate portions, the amount of fuel that our bodies need, we would spend less money on food? If you have never added up how many calories you eat on any given day, I encourage you to do so. It is an eye-opening experience. There are many free resources available to you for tracking your intake online or for researching how many calories are in a particular food item. Some of my favorites are calorieking.com, sparkpeople.com, fitclick.com, and fitday.com. You can find out how many calories and servings you need from the different food groups by entering your height, weight, age, gender, and activity level at mypyramid.org. Compare your calorie intake with what’s recommended and see if there is some room to shave a few calories and save some dollars from your daily food budget.

I do not believe that I can answer this question completely in one blog post and do a good job of it, so I propose to tackle it a little bit at a time. My hope is that I will leave you with some new ideas for saving money and increasing your nutrition. If you have a specific topic you want addressed, let me know.

Sarah Earhart, Dietician, The Rite Bite

The Rite Bite offers total health and wellness services

 

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