Incite International

Quote in the Smart CEO Magazine!

finerdesign — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:11:29 +0000

Just found out that I was quoted in the Smart CEO Magazine the best way possible - through the kindest, most gracious appreciation email from our charity NFTE, the focus of the interview. It’s wonderful to know that business publications are interested in corporate philanthropy and was thrilled to be included in the article!

In case you’re interested in my ponderings on corporate giving, here the interview:

give a little bit: BEING SELFISH BY GIVING BACK
BY JEANINE GAJEWSKI

In tough economic times, corporate giving…

Quotes to live by

finerdesign — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:04:08 +0000

I had completely forgotten that I was asked long ago to contribute a motivational quote to a calendar for female entrepreneurs. How interesting that today, the historic election day ‘08, is when my quote appears on the calendar and their website www.womenentrepreneur.com. “To stay motivated, make a list of your “have dones” at the end of each day. “ I have no doubt it will be remembered among the likes of “I have a dream” or at least “Here’s looking at…

Get Rid of Performance Reviews?!

finerdesign — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:54:45 +0000

I really enjoyed this article in the Wall Street Journal about eliminating those awful annual performance appraisals. Brought back all kinds of not-so pleasant memories along with validation for why we do what we do at Incite!

I remember, back in the corporate world, how anxious my colleagues and I felt whenever our annual reviews came up. It was quite demoralizing completing all those self assessment forms, enumerating our accomplishments and fearing that our own perceptions would not at all match the…

In pursuit of web fame

finerdesign — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:04:24 +0000

I have to say, for anyone looking to expand their visibility on web, there’s definitely no shortage of opportunities. It’s mind boggling how much time and brain power you can invest into the various ways to promote your business online. At least we can say we’re working ON rather than IN our business, right? Thanks Michael Gerber! My most recent foray into online fame is posting the Incite blog on Techonorati, apparently a must for anyone looking to attract readers…

Road Rules

margarita — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:33:48 +0000

Any book entitled “Road Rules” would make an insatiable traveler like me curious. But when you consider that it’s written by Andrew Sherman, an old friend who authored 17 additional books (I’m not quite sure when Andrew sleeps, just read his bio and you’ll know what I mean) and I must sing its praises to the world! In fact, my review was posted on the “endorsements” page so take a look at the website and order your own copy! Congratulations to Andrew…

Interview with Author David Maister

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:24:55 +0000

I was recently fortunate to hear David Maister speak at a local event for executives! I’ve known about him for years from associates and clients in professional services firms who’ve simply raved about his books and programs. And they were so right! David impressed me not only because he was so brilliant and knowledgeable, but also because he was incredibly dynamic and fun! I was enthralled and determined to interview him for this blog. I mean who could be a better…

Refreshing Outlook on the Economy

margarita — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:35:04 +0000

Among the countless doom and gloom reports and predictions on the current state of economy, some voices still resonate hope. I really enjoyed this recent article in Business Week by my friend Peter Justin. Peter is a sharp, seasoned entrepreneur, not a naive hopeful novice. So I especially trust and appreciate his educated analysis of the market as well as the positive prognosis for today’s smart businesses!

Girl Power video

margarita — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:46:32 +0000

In case you haven't seen this video yet http://www.girleffect.org/#/video/, I found it extremely powerful and touching. In today's world - as reflected by daily headlines proclaiming despair and panic - it's empowering to know that some of us ARE thinking about making a difference in the world. Even if we begin with helping one child.

Quote in Smart CEO Magazine!

margarita — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:20:14 +0000

Great news! This month's Smart CEO Magazine- both the DC and the Baltimore issues - have published my quote on CEO burnouts. Of course, the part of the interview they chose to publish was about my own burnout (rather than all the brilliant insights I've given clients over the years to battle theirs). The good news is that it might inspire other smart CEOs to follow my lead and take their own rejuvenating, refocusing vacations! Can you tell, I believe in leading (and vacationing) by example ;)

Mission (Statement) Possible

finerdesign — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:16:44 +0000

As some of you may know we recently rebranded Incite International. It was such a looong and interesting process (sometimes in the “green eggs and ham” kind of interesting, if you know what I mean), even the local press got curios! Smart CEO Magazine contacted me when they learned that not only do we help other companies craft mission statements, we’re now in the process of creating our own. “Let’s see if they practices what they preaches,” they probably thought. I really enjoyed the interview and thought I’d post it to this blog – some of you are probably going through this very process and hopefully will find it of value.