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By Women's Executive NetworkMay 9, 2013
Recently at a WXN Breakfast in Calgary, 2007 WXN Top 100 Hall of Fame inductee and Corporate Director Kathleen Sendall was interviewed by WXN founder, Pamela Jeffery as they delved into a variety of questions. We think Kathy’s ‘Top 10’ list makes pretty good sense and is also a great conversation starter. Here are Kathy’s ‘Top 10’: 1. Never give up the search for the perfect mascara. 2. Never lose your sense of humour and ability to laugh, especially at yourself. 3. Listen - learn to keep your mouth shut and control your temper. Recent Posts
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Making Your Big Idea ‘Fly’
Inspiration & Wisdom By Lesley ScorgieMarch 14, 2012
This Thursday March 8th, 2012 I'll be speaking at WXN's Top 100 Panel in Calgary entitled "The Big Idea". The focus of the panel is on how to effectively bring forward innovative ideas and steward them towards successful outcomes within any organization. It's one thing to have a great idea; and it's another thing to turn it into reality. The toughest part is getting started. Often times we think we need to have all the answers in place to kick-start our big idea. But, we don't. The best strategies are ones that are 70% pre-formed and 30% formed on-the-fly. What Happens When It Doesn’t Go Your Way?
Inspiration & Wisdom By Lesley ScorgieMarch 14, 2012
This Thursday March 8th, 2012 I'll be speaking at WXN's Top 100 Panel in Calgary entitled "The Big Idea". The focus of the panel is on how to effectively bring forward innovative ideas and steward them towards successful outcomes within any organization. Knowing how to determine whether you've got a good idea is the first step in bring it to fruition. The second step is to know what to do when things change. Most entrepreneurs and intraprenerurs, those who bring forward innovative ideas within their existing organization, don't end up exactly where they thought they would. Ideas change. What’s The Big Idea?
Inspiration & Wisdom By Lesley ScorgieMarch 14, 2012
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Title: Canadian Author and Owner Designation: Organization: Rich By Inc. Lesley Scorgie is the bestselling author of Rich by Thirty: A Young Adult's Guide To Financial Success published in January 2007 and printed in English, French and Korean. Her latest book Rich by Forty, released in spring 2010, focuses on giving young couples the skills to build their net worth. Lesley owns and operates Rich By Inc., a financial consulting company dedicated to providing education, resources and tools for a variety of demographics. Lesley is passionate about encouraging financial literacy, a topic she has enthusiastically promoted through speaking and writing since 2001. Lesley has made numerous television appearances including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Montel Williams, Marilyn Dennis and MTV Live. Lesley is a regular columnist with Metro News. Her financial articles have appeared in publications such as Men's Health magazine, the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Unlimited magazine and the Calgary Herald. Lesley has been a spokesperson for Government Bondsl. Lesley has her professional speaking designation (CSP) through the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University of Alberta and will complete her MBA at Queens in 2012. She works for a natural gas company focusing on developing new clean markets for natural gas in power generation and transportation. Lesley dedicates substantial time, energy and resources to non-profits within her community. She is currently the Treasurer for the National YWCA of Canada and is a member on the President’s Think Tank Committee for University of Alberta. Posts (3)
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