Today, on LinkedIn, Northcutt describes herself as "One time rocket scientist, sometime lawyer, full time women's rights activist." …

Life can be tiring and challenging, especially as a woman, but don’t let that stop you from being a well-rounded leader. In my opinion, a respected leader is always involved and inspires others to do the same. …

Many Boomers may remember Dana Carvey’s impersonations of Mr. Perot on “Saturday Night Live” or his somewhat quirky interviews with Larry King in the 1990’s. But here’s what I know for sure: This man was no quitter. …

Listen to your heart. Ms. Paley felt stifled by conventional teaching methods. But instead of quitting, she used her deep-seated talents to bring innovation and new techniques into teaching. …

Most important, be flexible and listen to your instincts. It’s been my experience that when you are clear about your intentions, the universe will align to help you. …

Growth is something that I view as a key way to derive meaning in life. Every day we should try to challenge ourselves to get better in some way even if just a little bit. Compounding incremental small change has incredible results and is also …

Board doors are opening for many aspirants who would never have been considered before. Stay encouraged. …

Never be afraid to ask a question because a smart, well-phrased question makes you look confident and informed - not stupid, as so many assume or fear their questions will seem. …

Now that you’ve zeroed in on the size and type of board you’ll target and knowing what strengths you’ll offer them, the next step is to polish those skills. As my mom always said, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” So be patient with yourself. …

There are always noticeable clues that can tell you that your on the brink of losing a customer. Pay attention. Monitor closely. Act swiftly before the relationship sours. The sooner you realize the customer is about to be lost, the quicker and better you can act …