Tomorrow, March 8, is International Women's Day. Take the time to learn about these six amazing organizations and find out how you can get involved by clicking on their websites. Women for Women International. Founded in 1993, WfWI has helped 429,000 women in countries affected by war and conflict. The non-profit works directly with women, offering support, education, tools and vocational training. WfWI helps women change lives by preparing women for financial independence. As a part of the organization, women receive a monthly stipend to help them move from poverty to stability, as they … [Read more...]
The Importance of a Checklist
From Chapter 4: "Preparation: When the Wind Blows" in Ingredients of Outliers An Important Tool During my careers as a physician, attorney, and entrepreneur—and as a pilot—I’ve come to rely heavily on a relatively simple but highly effective tool to ensure that I’m thoroughly prepared to carry out my prescribed responsibilities, as well as to respond effectively should something unexpected occur. That tool is called a checklist—a significant asset, in a wide range of activities, to prepare to deliver positive results and prevent negative ones. A pioneer and a … [Read more...]
Students: 6 Steps to Getting Re-energized for the Semester
We are a few weeks into the new year and the holidays are behind us. Most of the us are returning back to real life as we know it, back to our routines (or maybe we are trying to create a new routine- see previous post on resolutions), and for students, it's back to school. Let me guess, part of you is torn, wanting to get cracking with your new-found ambition from the countdown, and part of you aches to press the snooze button just one more time. Is it just me or is there a little time thief, who comes into your room, setting the clock back hours later in the middle of the night? The sun … [Read more...]
Young Outlier accomplishes an amazing “feet” to help homeless children
What do you want to be when you grow up? What things do you want to accomplish when you’re an adult? How WILL you make a difference? These are all frequent questions young people are asked. Are we as parents, teachers, mentors and youth workers best preparing them for their future? Sometimes the difference between the child who became an astronaut and the one whose dreams were never realized is simply, the ability to dream big and learn how to start making a difference starting now. What we should be asking them is: why wait? An … [Read more...]
Do As the Dog Whisperer Does
In "Ingredients of Outliers," there is an entire chapter devoted to staying calm. We have found dog trainer Cesar Millan has a unique view on how to become a “pack leader” that, oddly enough, applies well to those who are trying to be business and organization leaders as well. “Of course, many people ask me, 'How do I learn to project calm, assertive energy?' This is where a very powerful human ability comes in handy: imagination. Imagine someone who inspires confidence in you – a parental figure or mentor; a famous leader or hero; even a fictional character. How do they carry themselves, … [Read more...]