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Monday, April 10, 2006
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VOLUME 3
ISSUE 104
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April WorldWIT Website Columns
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Vital Instincts at Work
From Breakdown to Breakthrough
by Judith E. Glaser
The ability for organizations to reach their next level of greatness is determined by the atmosphere. The atmosphere is determined by the quality of the relationships. The quality of the relationships is determined by the quality of the conversations. The key to turning breakdowns into breakthrough is to shift the atmosphere from distrust to trust and to rebuild relationships. Here are a few things you can do to create a more inclusive, we-centric environment.
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Follow Up: The Great Glass Ceiling
Two weeks ago we linked to a Forbes piece about women and the idea that a glass ceiling exists preventing women from reaching high level positions in organizations. The article cited a new study that finds that while the majority of both women and men believe that a glass ceiling exists that prevents women from climbing to higher professional positions, the majority of women are satisfied with their salaries and career status. According to the findings, what seems like a disparity may be the reality. We asked Thinking Aloud readers, Are women pleased with their place in the organizational structure despite their acceptance of achievement barriers? Here is a sampling of the many responses that we received:
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Women's Leadership Development
What's your opinion?
WorldWIT and sponsor Conversant want to hear from professional women about their interests in the area of women-focused leadership development workshops. We would really appreciate it if you would complete our short, six question survey! Thank you so much! Take the survey here.
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Learn, Laugh, and Lounge at Camp WorldWIT!
Camp WorldWIT 2006: Back to Our Nature is quickly approaching! We are so excited to have a stellar lineup of outstanding panelists and keynoters! In addition to the professional and personal enrichment offered, we also have a fun-packed schedule including optional activities such as improv, yoga and belly dancing. Enjoy it all May 4-7 at the lovely, lakefront Trout Lodge nestled in the Ozark Mountains, only 75 miles from St. Louis. For more information and to register, please visit www.worldwit.org/camp.
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Ask Liz
How do I get my boss to stop babbling about her kids?
 Dear Liz,
My boss is obsessed with her kids. She talks about them non-stop. It is oppressive. It's not that I'm anti-kid, but I mean, enough is enough. Any suggestions?
Dorene
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I See Your True Colors
Pinch Me... or Don't!
I'm a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience. Once, after interviewing for an executive coaching assignment, I was told that I shouldn't color my hair. Apparently, they were concerned that I looked too young for the role. Gee, I thought my resume, references and interviews would count for more than a few gray hairs.
-Cindy, bottle brunette
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WorldWIT Radio
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Wait for the Write Word
by Liz Ryan for BusinessWeek online
In her recent BusinessWeek online article Liz Ryan discusses the importance of the written offer letter. "When you're evaluating an offer, you need to look it over, all the parts together. You can't be expected to say 'yes!' on the phone when the recruiter tells you, 'We'd like to hire you as a program analyst at X salary, Y bonus, Z amount of travel, and with our standard benefits package.' Whaaa? To see the entire picture, you need the offer letter."
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Invite a Friend
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Invite a Friend
Visit the WorldWIT Chapters Page and click on 'Invite Friends' on the left navigation bar. You'll be able to enter your colleagues' and friends' email addresses and invite them to join their nearest WorldWIT discussion group. You can use our pre-written message or write your own. Spread the word!
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Contact Info
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Questions? Comments? Write to info@worldwit.org. To submit an article, a question for "Ask Liz" or a story for "Pinch Me...or Don't", send an e-mail to Lauren Calkins.
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