The New York Times has crowned Teresa the title of “ubernetworker,” and in this exclusive article, she uncovers her secrets to networking success. The goal of networking is to create community through connections. Remember that it’s not all about you. 1. Be curious – ask questions about things that aren’t work related. Hobbies, sports, pets,…
by Stephanie Block In a gilded conference room at San Francisco’s Fairmont Hotel, Dr. Wangari Maathai, Nobel Laureate, stepped up to the podium to speak. Bedecked in traditional dress and welcomed with a standing ovation, her entrance made me think of that old Virginia Slims slogan, “you’ve come a long way, baby.” When she started…
Even if you are planning to fly solo domestically, it’s always helpful to have a passport or make sure your passport is up-to-date. You never know when you might win that free trip to Paris! So, in this chapter we’ll deal with the mundane act of getting or reviewing your passport; once this is done,…
“We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.”—Nelson Mandela “We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.”—Nelson Mandela You should have a stack of reviews, brochures, and books about the destinations you’re thinking about exploring. You probably…
by Stephanie Block Dr. Margo Okazawa-Rey is not messing around. She and her international team have nominated one thousand women for 2005’s Nobel Peace Prize. A grand; one large; a ‘g.’ Dr. Okazawa-Rey is the coordinator for her corner of the world, mega-powers like the United States and Canada, as well as South Korea (where…
“This land is your land, this land is my land From California, to the New York Island From the redwood forest, to the gulf stream waters This land was made for you and me.” – Woody Guthrie Doris, Frankfurt, Germany: “I love visiting the United States. Everyone seems to be smiling all the time. The…
by Victoria Shepherd Taxi prices in New York have gone up since I was there last year. A trip into Manhattan from JFK International will now set you back forty-five dollars, plus toll and tip. The Grand Hyatt Hotel on East 42nd Street is located directly above the refurbished Grand Central Station, but the hotel…