One of the most important books of our times, The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding (Laura Ries, 1998), explained how great companies stay true to their values and message. In today’s digital world of social media, this has become even more important; employees, customers and the global community can make or break a company seemingly overnight based on the integrity of the…
How did Dottie Herman become the richest self-made woman in real estate? As CEO of Douglas Elliman, Herman sits at the helm of one of the nation’s oldest and largest real estate brokerage firms with approximately $27.4 billion in annual sales volume and 7,000 real estate agents. From her roots as a real estate broker on Long Island in New York to buying…
By now, we’ve all heard the same oft-repeated recommendations for acing a job interview: research the company — and your interviewers — ahead of time: Study your resume so no one can stump you on its claims. Practice your answers ahead of time. Break the ice by mentioning a hobby, alma mater or former city of residence that you and…
Juicing has become a chic contender in the diet industry over the past several years, but while these “good for you juices” seem like a healthy way to lose weight, they are actually not a viable diet plan. Unlike eating fresh whole fruits and veggies, consuming them in juiced form does not provide the same vitamins, antioxidants and minerals. A nutritious juice…
Letitia James became the first black woman to win a major party statewide nomination on Thursday, easily defeating three rivals in New York’s Democratic primary for attorney general. With her win, Ms. James, 59, the New York City public advocate, has positioned herself as a prominent face of resistance to the policies of President Trump, a role that the New…
“Business Casual” Defined You’ve heard the term “business casual” countless times. But what exactly does “business casual attire” mean for women? First of all, “business casual” sounds like an oxymoron. It’s like “seriously funny” or “jumbo shrimp.” Seriously, though, a business-casual dress code is bound to cause some confusion, especially if you’re in your first job out of school or…
Writer Spreads Multicultural Message through African Folktale Revivals. Bolaji Ajayi wanted to give her child and other children of African descent the story of a hero that “resembles a champion from their own community,” so she decided to write one of her own. The result is Akiti the Hunter — a five-part children’s book series that chronicles the adventures of an action hero based on African…
What It Means To Be A Woman In The Workplace POST WRITTEN BY: Allyson Case Anderson, CEO of Integro Rehab LLC. Allyson Case Anderson is the Founder and CEO of Integro. Her seed of passion for the built environment began under the influence of some of the most renown architects in Chicago at Powell/Kleinschmidt Interior Architecture. Over the years, one of the…
We know that choosing a college major can be overwhelming. But have no fear! Your choice of major will not lock you into a specific career for the rest of your life. That said, you WILL spend a lot of time on whatever subject you choose. Here’s what you need to know about college majors before you commit. Things to…
Chances are your job description has changed over the past five years. Or maybe your role didn’t even exist a short time ago. The workplace of today and the future looks quite different due to technology, the economy, the environment, and politics, according to the Institute for the Future (IFTF), a not-for-profit think tank that helps organizations plan for the future. If…
