How We Lead Matters: Reflections on a Life of Leadership

In short, Nelson is a leader.

Although, according to the introduction, the book started out as a collection of memories for Carlson’s grandchildren, it has indeed turned into a guidebook for leaders that offers essential principles, encouragement, and inspiration. Each of the 60 anecdotes included in How We Lead Matters is just a page long, so this is the perfect pick-me-up to keep at your desk and peruse when you need a little boost. Opposite each of Nelson’s memories is a quote from a well-known, or perhaps not so, leader that dovetails with her message.

If you like to read about the experiences and advice of successful businesswomen, and appreciate simple wisdom, you’ll love How We Lead Matters. It’s available to order through Amazon, B&N, and Borders, and every linked title in this post will take you straight to Amazon.com so you can order your own copy of How We Lead Matters.

As a special gift, Marilyn Carson Nelson is offering a bonus for folks who order the book by September 26: two free e-books!

• Harvey Mackay’s Rolodex Guide – A wonderful resource for businesspeople interested in the art of networking from the author of the classic NY Times bestseller Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive: Outsell, Outmanage, Outmotivate, and Outnegotiate Your Competition.
• How We Lead Matters: In Pictures — This unique online version of the book contains images by well-known NYC photographer, David Finn, that add a special inspirational dimension to select stories from the book.

All you have to do to get the freebies is order How We Lead Matters and then go here and enter your name, e-mail address, and order number in the little form on the righthand side. Tada!

I really liked How We Lead Matters. What did you think? Leave a comment!

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And if you haven’t read the book yet, leave a comment anyway, and I’ll pick a random reader at the end of the month to receive a free copy of How We Lead Matters.

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Book Review: How We Lead Matters — And Special Gift for Readers!

Enter Erin Blakemore, principal at Colorado-based Voco Creative. Erin presented a four-part series on business branding called Branding Bootcamp at my freelance writing blog, Inkthinker. Here are all four parts for your reading — and branding — pleasure.

• Branding Bootcamp Week 1: Who Do You Think You Are?
• Branding Bootcamp Week 2: Do Your Insides Match Your Outsides?
• Branding Bootcamp Week 3: Your Signature…Your Intention
• Branding Bootcamp Week 4: Wrapping It Up

And visit Voco Creative to request a free copy of Branding Bootcamp: 10 Ways to Whip Your Marketing Into Shape.

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4-Part Series on Small Business Branding

PT. PLEASANT, NEW JERSEY (April 30, 2008) – Jersey Shore native Kristen Fischer will be holding a book signing for her newest release, Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes: An After-College Guide to Life. The event will take place at Borders in Eatontown, NJ, on Wednesday June 11 at 7 p.m.

In Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes: An After-College Guide to Life, author Kristen Fischer encourages grads to embrace–instead of dread–life after college. Instead of the "quarterlife crisis", she introduces the concept of "The After-College" in which graduates learn to thrive during their 20s. Highlighting dozens of real-life graduates who have navigated their way through this challenging but exciting phase of life, Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes: An After-College Guide to Life is packed with valuable strategies for career advancement and personal growth.

The book helps recent graduates:

• Determine what career path will bring satisfaction
• Select a job hunting strategy that gets results
• Decide if graduate school will benefit their career
• Prioritize work responsibilities with personal commitments
• Cultivate better relationships with family and friends
• Organize a living plan-at home or on their own
• Manage their finances with the future in mind
• Overcome stress, anxiety or depression

"I look forward to meeting soon-to-be graduates and recent graduates-as well as their families," says Fischer, who resides in Pt. Pleasant, NJ. "Just by being aware of how hard life after college can be, it can be a great time for 20-somethings."

About Kristen Fischer

Kristen Fischer is the author of Creatively Self-Employed: How Writers and Artists Deal with Career Ups and Downs. She has also contributed to College Bound magazine, FreelanceSwitch, Home Business Magazine, and StartUp Nation. She lives in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. To find out more about the book visit www.kristenfischer.com or www.ramenrentresumes.com.

If you want to submit questions for Kristen’s interview, send them to the Biz Chicks Rule Kristen via e-mail or leave a comment on this post.

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Transition Tuesday: Preview of Coming Attractions — Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes Author Kristen Fischer to Visit Biz Chicks Rule

So the article is featured on the cover in like 72-point type. (I didn’t bust out my typesetter’s ruler and measure it, but suffice it to say, it’s giant lettering.) “RAISE $25,000 IN START-UP FUNDING IN 5 DAYS!” Well, golly. That’s a awful lot of gosh-darned money! I do declare, I cannot believe it is possible! Let us find out how.

Okay, well, first you need a business plan. Gee, that makes sense. You should also talk to the bank. Sure! Good idea. But this one really threw me for a loop, and it was a bloody pull quote: “Don’t forget eBay as a way to get some cash.”

You’re kidding, right? Bye-bye, credibility!

Like seriously, some of this stuff is utter crap, but I keep my subscription because some articles, like “Start-Up Success Tips for a Recession,” are actually quite useful, but I see it as applying more to an established business than a start-up. BUT, oddly enough, the author of that article also has a letter to the editor in the same issue.

And speaking of letters to the editor, there are only two that are legitimately letters to the editor. The rest are nonsensical marketing blurbs. I think. I’m not even sure exactly what their respective points are, to be honest.

Like I said in the post title, mixed review. My recommendation would be to hit your local borders and peruse a few issues with notebook in hand before deciding whether to subscribe. That way, you’ll be going in with eyes wide open.

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Mixed Reviews About Home Business Magazine

The Blog

Biz Chicks Rule (www.BizChicksRule.com)

The Hosts

Kristen King and Bridget Wright

The Tagline

Who says it’s a man’s world?

Why You’ll Love It

Women have been making waves in business and economics for decades. Biz Chicks Rule is all about celebrating and supporting that success. Look for advice, resources, reviews, and humor — dedicated to helping women succeed in the business world. Bridget’s a mom with some life experience under her belt, and Kristen’s a childless 20something who just finished grad school — so you’ve got some pretty different perspectives on the business world from these two ladies.

My Favorite Posts of the Last Month or So

Since there are two of us, there are more than the usual number of favorites. ;)

• Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ : A Spin
• Little Girls Who Dress Like Skanks Grow Up to Be Women Who Dress Like Skanks
• Tax Interlude: What Happens if You Don’t Pay Your Taxes on Time?
• Business Marketing Monday: Know What Your Customers Want
• Throwback Thursday: Is Higher Education Manadatory to Be Successful in Life?
• Finding YOUR Place in the Workplace: When Are We Really Grownups?
• 5 Steps to Branding Your Business
• Do Women in Business Need Mentors?
• Are April Fool’s Day Pranks Appropriate in a Professional Environment?

Contents © Copyright 2008 Kristen King

Tags: women in business, women and business, business advice for women, woman, women, business, blog of the week, biz chicks rule, business advice for women, kristen king, bridget wright, b5media

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Blog of the Week: Biz Chicks Rule (that’s us!)

The Blog

Interview Chatter (www.interviewchatter.com)

The Host

Darlene McDaniel

The Tagline

mastering the job search and interview processes

Why You’ll Love It

Darlene gives you what you need to find and land a great job. She covers everything from job boards to resumes to, yes, interviews, and keeps tabs on the latest trends and business news. As an interview expert, Darlene is a pro at prepping candidates to ace the job serarch process.

My Favorite Posts of the Last Month or So

• Video Instruction: When You Get A Pink Slip
• Video Instruction: Resume & Cover Letter Secrets Revealed
• For Managers Only: An Ethical Dilemma – The Resume Part 1 and Part 2
• Does Anyone Out There Need a Job?
• Top 8 Jobs of 2008

Don’t forget to share What You Want to Be When You Grow Up and be entered to win a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card!

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Blog of the Week: Interview Chatter

Attention All Tax Procrastinators!!! A Few Things to Know for April 15th – by Clever Dude @ Clever Dude

Need more time to file? Forget to claim deduction or report income? Want to know more about those rebate checks? Faced a foreclosure? JKLasser.com can help you navigate the last days leading up to the 15th and help you save along the way. Read more >>>

Where Does All That Tax Money Go – by Jason Bean @ Uncover the Internet

Regardless of your timing for doing your taxes, have you ever wondered where all that tax money goes that’s collected each year?
The TaxTrackr website will give you just the information you’ve been curious about. And you know it’s got to be cool because they spelled it without the “er” at the end. Read more >>>

Surprise! Your tax dollars are being wasted! – by Kelly Phillips Erb @ Taxgirl

A report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that there is (gasp) waste in government spending. Over a fifteen month period from 2005 to 2006, the GAO found that nearly 41% of credit card purchases – in the amount of $14 billion – were not billed out according to procedure. For purchases over $2,500, 48% were either not authorized or the items were improperly received. Read more >>>

Avoiding common tax-filing mistakes – @ Don’t Mess With Taxes

Yep, you’ve put off filing for 14 weeks. While you’ve been enjoying all this time tax-free, a major problem with delaying filing until the last minute is that when you do finally get around to filling out the paperwork, you might be in such a hurry that you make a costly mistake. To help you avoid that, here are 10 common tax errors to be on the lookout for. Read more >>>

Online Interactive Offers Last Minute Online Tax Solutions with Intuit’s Award-Winning TurboTax Software – @ AllBusiness

Taxpayers who have once again waited until the last minute have a new and convenient way to prepare and file this year’s tax returns — without ever leaving their homes or offices. Anyone with a computer, modem, and credit card can now download a complete version of Intuit’s (NASDAQ:INTU) popular tax software from the atOnce Software store on AmericaOnline (go:atOnce), the Microsoft Network (keyword: atOnce), and the Internet (http://www.atoncesoftware.com). Read more >>>

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Tax Interlude: Last-Minute Solutions, Where the Money Goes, and Your Tax Questions

• Clutter Control Freak
• Productivity Today
• Simply Stated
• Creative Organizing
• Declutter It!
• My Organized Biz
• Get Organized!
• I’m an Organizing Junkie
• Organize Your Life
• Clutter Coach
• Jeri’s Organizing & Decluttering News
• The Clutter Diet Blog
• Professional Organizing – Custom Living Solutions
• Neat & Simple Living

What have I missed? Add your favorites in the comments. And if you want to see the collected, updated list at a glance, check out the blogrolls at Lively Women and Biz Chicks Rule, where I will keep adding on based on your suggestions.

Contents © Copyright 2008 Kristen King

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Resources for Organizing Your Office and Your Life

The Blog

Accounting Solver (www.accountingsolver.com)

The Host

Ren Garcia

The Tagline

cash and accounting matters

Why You’ll Love It

Ren breaks down economic and money matters into what’s important and simplifies it so you’re not overwhelmed by the extra details.

My Favorite Posts of the Last Month or So

• US RECESSION? Should you save or spend money now?
• ELEGANT SIMPLICITY FOR A SPED-UP WORLD: Accounting & Being Accountable for the Future
• ACCOUNTING FOR CONTROLLABLE & UNCONTROLLABEL FACTORS IN HOME BUSINESSES

Contents © Copyright 2008 Kristen King

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Blog of the Week: Accounting Solver

Now, I’m not suggesting that work shouldn’t be fun, or that it can’t be funny. Opening all of the drawers and cabinets in the community kitchen and hanging up a sign that says "I see dead people"? Okay, still not really appropriate for the office, but yes, that’s funny, and something that doesn’t cause a ruckus, like faking an emergency, or hurt anyone. But pulling someone aside and telling them you hear they were getting fired? That is not funny. Neither is alluding to downsizing, shutting down operations, or anything else that will terrify people. Nor is getting people’s hopes up only to dash them. And it’s never funny to humiliate your colleagues by embarrassing them or hurting their feelings in front of others.

Here’s what some folks around the blogosphere said on or about April Fool’s Day:

• April Fool’s Day: Dealing with humor in the workplace @ PimpYourWork.com
• Need more time? Google has the answer! @ StartupSpark.com
• IRS Considers Tax Exempt Status for Bloggers @TaxGirl.com
• A mess of subprime fools @ LeadershipTurn.com
• April 2nd – The Day After @LinkedIntelligence.com
• Are These Two Bloggers Fooling Us? @BizChicksRule.com (thanks, Bridget!)
• TweetBait, April Fools and Jokes on a Blog @ Problogger.net
• US Congress to Pass Anti-Freelancer Law @ ContractWorker.com
• Also, Dogs and Cats Will Live Together in Peaceful Harmony @ The 501(c) Files

Appropriate or not? I’m totally on board with some, not so much so with others. But I want to know what YOU think, about these links or April Fool’s Day in general. Leave a comment.

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Are April Fool’s Day Pranks Appropriate in a Professional Environment?