Archive for October 2010
Wall Street Says Women Worth Less as Disparity Over Pay Widens
Nancy Davis, a rising star at Goldman Sachs Group Inc., left in January 2008 after an eight-year run betting the firm’s money on derivatives to become a portfolio manager at Highbridge Capital Management LLC. She lost that job 10 months later when the hedge fund cut back in the recession. For women in the financial-services…
Read MoreThe top 10 signs your leadership is building trust: Look in the mirror
By Lisa Jackson In a recent leadership retreat, I asked this question: “What is the most important leadership characteristic?” People offered great answers like “Persistence.” “Commitment.” “Passion” – and my least favor answer “an MBA.” I then asked the group to pull out the credit-card sized plastic envelopes I had passed out at the beginning…
Read MoreLifeHealth Offering Flu Shots
With flu season upon us, LifeHealth is partnering with the CWCC by offering a flu shot program! For every $25 flu shot, LifeHealth is contributing $5 back to the Chamber. Stay healthy while supporting the Women’s Chamber. $25 flu shot – LifeHealth will come onsite to your company* $5 goes to Women’s Chamber in appreciation…
Read MoreOK, many of you may have heard of yarn bombing a while ago. But, under my rock, we get the news a little slower. Yarn bombing is a kind of knitted graffiti. According to Wikipedia, “…yarn bombing is almost exclusively about reclaiming and personalizing sterile or cold public places.” The Ladies Fancywork Society recently…
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