4 Skills that Give Women a Sustainable Advantage Over Men

Who Run the World? GIRLS!!

In a recent study by Pepperdine University, women in top positions reported beating the industry average in terms of productivity and profitability.  Beth E. Mooney, CEO of KeyCorp, just became the first ever woman chief of a top 20 US Bank. In fact, nearly 52% of managerial or professional positions are now held by women, according to a Catalyst, July, 2011 report. More women are obtaining MBAs than ever before in history. Yet, although major strides have been made by women in every industry, there are only 28 female CEOs in the Fortune 1000 companies according to the Catalyst, August 2011 report. 

Nonetheless, it is clear that women are reshaping the landscape of business.  Women are naturally wired to think, act and innovate like immigrants.  Women, more than men, have the ability to see what others don’t, do what others won’t and keep pushing their ideas and ideals when prudence says quit.

These skills taken together mean that women are better than men at earning serendipity! Here’s the breakdown:

1.     Women are Opportunity Experts

Women see opportunity in everything and everyone – their neighbors, friends, family, business associates, strategic partners, etc. Women have the ability to see opportunity and give their ideas life and inspire others to do the same. Women, when given the opportunity to be themselves, are natural leaders! I have seen time and again how women are much more strategic, focused and keep their eye on the prize.  They are not easily distracted and don’t get their egos in the way.  That is why women just don’t see opportunity, they seize it.   Look at the list of the top women CEO’s world-wide.  Impressive!   Review this list of the 50 most powerful women in America.  Pay attention to these women:  they are reinventing America’s enterprises.

2.     Women are Networking Professionals

Women are masters of navigation and putting their ideas to the test is their gift. They do this through networking. They follow-up and make sure they sow their seeds of ideas in the most fertile networking ground. Additionally, their inherent ability to be creative allows for the discovery of opportunities that most miss.

The ROI of your business network is only valuable if those in it are willing to risk in your growth.  Unlike men, women stick together and protect one another (though many would equally say that women also fiercely compete against each other too).   At the initial stages of networking, women are gracious and generous in their ability to give and open doors for one another.   They want to feel as if they are making an impact, helping to make a difference in the lives of others.

3.     Women Seek to be Relationship Specialists Women are specialists at cultivating relationships that are purposeful, genuine and meaningful. They focus on growing healthy, long-lasting relationships. Women don’t quit. They thrive at creating and sustaining momentum for both themselves and others.

*Images courtesy of google images, Article Courtesy of Forbes.com

See what makes Atlanta's Kenny Burns the ULTIMATE PLAYBOY...

Lifestyle Specialist Kenny Burns has turned his ambassadorship duties to the wide screen for the upcoming NBC show, “The Playboy Club”…

Kenny Burns on The PlayBoy Club Mystique from KENNY BURNS

Whew! Kenny Burns is the weekend afternoon announcer on V-103, The Lifestyle Specialist and NOW the just-named ambassador for the new NBC show “The Playboy Club.” Starting at the Essence Music Festival he will be hosting a number of events to promote the new show co-starring Naturi Naughton (“Notorious”).

Check out the preview for the new NBC show
"THE PLAYBOY CLUB"

Jadakiss Speaks on his Lil Wayne/Drake Collabo

Jadakiss talks to XXLMag.com about his new record on Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter IV & how he uses the blogs to gauge the fans’ reaction to his new material…



“I feel like Kobe [Bryant] or Mike [Jordan],” Jada shared with XXL. “Not with the 45 on [the Jordan jersey] either. But when he wasn’t dunking as much and when the turnaround was just as efficient as when he was kissing the rim, flying against people. I feel like it still don’t matter who you throw me in there with and I’m gonna shine like never before.”

LL Cool Kiss is still working on his next LP, Top Five Dead or Alive, but he’s also keeping his name out there with plenty of guest spots. One cameo he’s especially looking forward to coming out with is a Lil Wayne track called “It’s Good.” The song also features Drake and will be on the August 29 release of Weezy’s highly anticipated album, Tha Carter IV.

“I see myself as unstoppable,” the Black Babe Ruth boasted. “Especially joints like Carter IV. I gotta do [a song for] Jeezy’s TM 103 too. I read blogs and all of that. The majority of the comments are good. Some are bad. But just to feel I murdered stuff with the newer generation, it makes me feel great. I already know what it is, but when my point gets across to the outside listener or consumer, a blogger or just little Billy from Illinois, that makes me feel marvelous; opposed to some money or getting an award or anything. When I can read a blog and they said ‘Holy shit, Kiss just murdered this song wit Lil Tunechi,’ I’m like ‘Yeah, y’all recognize now.’ Like a professor who’s been trying to get that one math problem across to his students for an entire semester then they get it at the end. It’s a beautiful thing.”
The Yonkers legend remarked that it was humbling to be such a seasoned vet and get requested to appear on a LP as highly anticipated as C IV.

“I feel blessed to still be here,” Jada added. “To get called for Tha Carter IV, for him being able to recognize that I can help on one of the songs on his album with my mechanics is a beautiful thing. I respect his ear. Some shit he does is far out to me, but I still love him as a lyricist. For me to be apart of that is a beautiful thing. Especially coming out of jail, he could have called anybody.”

—Shaheem Reid - http://www.xxlmag.com/

Lil Wayne & Birdman Ball While Lawsuits Roll In

4th Producer Sues For Non Payment On Tha Carter III

As we draw closer to the August release date of Lil Wayne's new album 'Tha Carter IV' lawsuits keep pouring in from producers wanting to get paid for their work on it's predecessor, 'Tha Carter III.'

Just within the last week, Wayne has been sued twice. First by producer David Kirkwood, who claims he's owed $1.5 million, then the production team of Play-N-Skillz sued him for $1.5 million for producing the hit song "Got Money."

"A Milli" producer Bangladesh sued Weezy for $500,000 last May, and in March of this year Darius ‘Deezle' Harrison sued the rapper for $20 million for his production work on the album.

Add Jim Jonson's accusation that he was never paid for his work on "Lollipop" and you have five producers who are still looking to get paid three years later.

As we draw closer to the August release date of Lil Wayne's new album 'Tha Carter IV' lawsuits keep pouring in from producers wanting to get paid for their work on it's predecessor, 'Tha Carter III.'

Just within the last week, Wayne has been sued twice. First by producer David Kirkwood, who claims he's owed $1.5 million, then the production team of Play-N-Skillz sued him for $1.5 million for producing the hit song "Got Money."

"A Milli" producer Bangladesh sued Weezy for $500,000 last May, and in March of this year Darius ‘Deezle' Harrison sued the rapper for $20 million for his production work on the album.

Add Jim Jonson's accusation that he was never paid for his work on "Lollipop" and you have five producers who are still looking to get paid three years later.

The King Is Back, T.I. Writes New Blog & Thanks Fans in new Letter

 

 

Read what T.I. had to say in the message below from his website. With his impending release just a few months away the Kaang updated his audience on his well being. Free TIP!
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What up world? Been a minute. I’d like to thank you all for the thousands of letters, cards, books, pictures and words of encouragement. I’m truly grateful. I’m sure you already know I’m nearing the end of this chapter of my life, and looking forward to taking all of the things I’ve learned with me while leaving all the rest of the “BS” behind. I’ve been tuned in somewhat to what’s been happening out there. I can’t even begin to tell y’all how much being on the outside looking in, having to witness all that’s going on (and not going on) in the game affects me. Not being able to do what I love especially. It’s like a whole other sentence within itself. But I really do appreciate all the love, respect, shout outs and salutations during this very difficult period in my life. Everybody from da homies Weezy, Killa Mike, R. Rozay my lil bruh B.o.B, Terrence J (106 & Park) and my “durty” Nelly. Regardless of whether the gestures were the greatest or the smallest, they still meant the world to me. REAL TALK. The separation from my art has definitely sparked an inferno of inspiration that will soon be felt by all. As a matter of fact, to show my appreciation to those that have been in support of me and granted the requests of TEAM T.I. I’ll be releasing a record in the near future (couple of weeks tops) to hold y’all over til I get back in action. During this time of seclusion I have developed a mind full of thoughts, ideas, plans and strategies of change to incorporate into my professional endeavors, as well as my personal lifestyle. But none of them is as strong as my determination to conquer my own imperfections and my will to WIN NO MATTER WHAT!!!

I love, respect and appreciate all those who have stood beside me and I have accepted those you didn’t. But one things for sure and two for certain. As long as the Most High blesses me with the ability to live and breathe….My campaign will continue!!! Stronger, smarter, bigger and better than ever. For those that doubt that…See me when they free me.

Love King

Article posted by @MissNVNC courtesy of @Thisis50

Are you HAPPY with your relationship? Hear it straight from the Horse's Mouth!!

How Happy Couples Stay That Way

Article Courtesy of  Tony Schirtzinger, Therapist (Milwaukee) 

Here is my personal list of
the traits I admire most in couples.

I've arranged them from "most necessary" on down.
[Thanks to my two major "teachers" on this topic:
Janet, my wife, and the couples I've met through therapy.]

TIME AND ENERGY TOGETHER

The most important trait of a happy couple is that
they spend enough time and energy on each other.

"Enough" is a personal matter to be decided between them.
Each couple must work out how much is enough, and how much is too much, on their own.

Some couples have terrible relationships
even though they are good at all of the other things mentioned in this article.
To outsiders it appears that their only problem is screwed up priorities.
They spend their time and energy on money, career, and extended families
instead of on their relationship!

Even though these couples treat each other rather well when they are together,
both partners have major levels of fear about commitment and intimacy.
Therapy is usually a very good idea for them.

SAFE TOUCHING

The second most important trait is
the regular availability of safe physical touch.

Non-sexual touching is a bit more important than sexual touching,
but safe touch (non-intrusive, wanted, freely-given, and well absorbed),
is why we get together as couples in the first place.

COOPERATION VS. COMPETITION

Sad to say, but this third trait is not a very common one in this culture.

Cooperative couples believe that conflicts are resolved
when BOTH people get what they want.

Competitive couples believe that conflicts are resolved
when one person wins and the other person loses.

Most couples try to compromise instead of being
either completely cooperative or totally competitive.
They each try to "lose as little as possible"
and "win as much as possible"
(which is still competitive, not cooperative).

Compromise is needed sometimes,
but very, very seldom.

In most conflicts it is possible
to find a way for both people to get what they truly want
instead of just settling for some part of it.

Compromising and competitive couples
don't even think about how they can both get what they want.

PROBLEMS AND "BAGGAGE"

Every relationship has some serious problems to face,
and each person brings their own "psychological baggage" with them.
How couples handle these issues often separates those who succeed from those who fail.

Two important characteristics operate here:
Successful couples know:
Who OWNS the problem
and
Who is RESPONSIBLE for fixing it.

It is vital that each person own their own problems,
and that neither person takes responsibility for fixing the other.
(See "What Helps?" - Another article in this series.)

ABOUT "STANDARDS"

Couples often have disagreements about concrete matters
- things like how clean to keep the house, how much money to have in the bank, etc.

Successful couples understand that on each of these issues
the person with the higher standards is responsible
for any additional work that is required to meet their higher standard.

EXAMPLE #1:The Standard: He wants the house to "sparkle." She is happy when it's just "not dirty."

A Fair Resolution: They split the work required to make their place "not dirty," but it's his responsibility to go beyond that to make it "sparkle."


EXAMPLE #2:The Standard: She wants to be "rich." He wants only "to get by" financially.

A Fair Resolution:
They split the work required to make them "get by," but it's her job to go beyond that to make them "rich."

DISCUSSION:This way of resolving conflicts acknowledges that standards about such things are voluntary, and that each person's standards are their own responsibility. It also acknowledges that neither person has a responsibility to make the other person happy!

The person with the lower standards may choose to share the extra work, but this is a choice to be appreciated and not a requirement to be demanded or expected.

If this still feels unfair to you, remember: Each person chose their partner in the first place! If my wife is "too dirty" or "not rich enough" for me - and if she didn't con me when we met - it is my responsibility that I'm with her, because I made that choice!

Tigger & Friends Got Swag!! CAT DADDY at DISNEYLAND!!

posted by @MissNVNC courtesy of @WORLDSTARHIPHOP