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...]
March Causes to Celebrate: Mark your calendar with worthy social causes
Known for the beginning of spring, March can be a time of new beginnings! Check out this social cause calendar to find out how you can align your activities with important causes. Spend the month of March in a number of meaningful ways. By motivating a nation of readers for example, taking the time to appreciate and praise your employees, and by inspiring young women to achieve their dreams. Don't forget to celebrate kindness, thank your doctor, and shop local. You won't be mad at yourself for any of these options- you may however be annoyed if you failed to take advantage of the … [Read more...]
Small Business Saturday: History and What it Means to You
The “Shop Small” campaign was launched in 2010 as a way to encourage consumers to support local and small businesses within their own hometowns. Embracing Small Business Saturday helps bring awareness to the struggles small businesses face in the global economy. When consumers shop local, most of the money spent will be pumped back into their local community. The reinvestment in the community can help improve the local economy and support local causes. Being an entrepreneur and small business owner is no easy task. In fact, many small businesses fail and struggle to keep their doors open. It … [Read more...]
Tolerating Risk
From Chapter 7, "Tolerating Risk- Being a Doer, Not a Dreamer" in Ingredients of Outliers Years ago, in the Funky Winkerbean comic strip, Tony, the owner of the local pizza joint, is giving some business advice to the teenaged Funky and his friends. I don’t remember the exact words, but Tony explains to them that the way to make a small fortune in business is—to start out with a large fortune. By the way, the same holds true in aviation. The standing joke is that if you want to make a lot of money in aviation, start with a lot of money. Just ask Frank Lorenzo, former CEO of bankrupt … [Read more...]
Happy New Year Outliers!
Happy New Year Outliers! As students, parents, citizens, friends, entrepreneurs, over-achievers or even those who are new at this whole goal setting thing, we owe it to ourselves to make this year count. Don't miss out on all your 2015 has to offer, and the chance to re-evaluate your goals! There will be naysayers, echoing the criticism about this annual practice, but we wouldn't miss the chance for the world. There's just something about starting fresh on January one. Even if you have to look at them again in February, and again in June. Here's an article on 7 simple steps to take for a … [Read more...]
Risk Taking: When to Dismount a Dead Horse
Taking risks is no doubt scary, there is no definite outcome, and there is no guarantee for success. But risk-takers are the people who make history. People who take calculated risks are often the ones who reap extraordinary benefits. Taking risks and failure go hand in hand and you shouldn’t be afraid to do either if you want to set your goals high. When it comes to entrepreneurial ventures, Dr. Shufeldt is the first to admit he has made mistakes, and some ideas have never come to fruition. But trying, and taking that leap of faith is what creates innovation and breakthroughs in … [Read more...]