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February 19, 2008

My Manager’s Tool Box

By Alisa Gumbs
One Father’s Day, I bought my dad a golf-themed picture frame that says, "To the man who taught me that follow-through is everything." Getting a chance over the past few days to reflect on why I do what I do, what I hope to accomplish, and how I intend to get it done has been a wonderful opportunity, but all that thought doesn’t amount to much without a plan to put it into action. more »
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February 15, 2008

Something to Think About

By Alisa Gumbs
If yesterday was about awe, today was about reflection. In our first full day of sessions, the speakers offered some thought-provoking ideas, and I left every session with some little nugget that touched a nerve and that I knew I'd have to come back to. more »
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February 14, 2008

Triumphs, Travails, Strength and Struggles

By Alisa Gumbs
This is my first Women of Power Summit, but my expectations are high. For the past two years, I have seen the lucky few return to the office practically glowing as they described what a wonderful experience they had and how inspiring it was to be in the company of so many accomplished women, all willing to share their stories and their strategies. more »
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February 19, 2008

Discovering Y-O-U

By Tennille Robinson
"You must take risks—everyday and every hour," assets Audrey Smaltz, founder and CEO of The Ground Crew, in the Entrepreneurs Masters Class session. Robin Wilson of Robin Wilson Home made it even simpler: "What is a part of failure and risks?" She asked. "Resilience." more »
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February 14, 2008

How Will You Power Forward?

By Tennille Robinson
I could not sleep the night before I caught my flight for Palm Springs. Part of it was anticipation, while the other reason was procrastination. The car bringing me the airport was late, getting through security was a hassle and my connecting flight out of LAX was delayed. But in this one particular instance, the journey wasn't as important as the destination. Because, once I arrived to the 2008 Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit in La Quinta, CA, my grievances subsided. more »
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