Q&A with Brooke Worden
In her own (Twitter-ready) words, Brooke Worden is the 2011 Minnesota PRSA President, loyal Weber Shandwickian for the past 11 years, retirement-obsessed, former journalist and mgmt consultant. And that's just her talents at work - she's also a mom, jewelry collector, clarinet player, and more - read on to get a glimpse into the things that keep Brooke creating great PR campaigns and motivating colleagues every day.
Do you have a favorite quote?
“I have more fun today than yesterday. And you can too.”
--Diana Ross
I like it because it acknowledges the power of the present. I was reading recently that Oprah doesn’t make New Year’s resolutions anymore because they disregard the power of the here and now, and this quote reinforces that for me. Plus, I just love Diana Ross and her music. She’s a force.
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American Diabetes Association Step Out Walk - Together We Can Stop Diabetes
On Saturday, October 23, the Boston Chapter of the WLN participated in the 2010 American Diabetes Association Step Out Walk. It was a beautiful day, high energy with thousands of people, adults, kids and even pets, all joined to help stop diabetes.
We built a team and created ways to raise money and to participate. We got local vendors, media partners and clients to donate items for a raffle and held two raffles leading up to the walk. FYI, raffles are a money maker and give folks a way to participate if they can’t walk. We also held a T-shirt design contest among the agencies and the winning design would represent our team. It is amazing what a strong, smart group of women can accomplish given the opportunity. We exceeded our goal and the ADA exceeded theirs. All and all it was a lot of fun! A great way to end a Saturday!
Q&A with Kelly Thompson
We recently talked with Kelly Thompson, Director of Brand Planning at Carmichael Lynch, about her work, quirks, and life. Kelly is one of the many extraordinarily talented women of IPG – read on to see where she draws her inspiration, how she relaxes, and what her joys and frustrations in the workplace are.
Do you have a favorite quote?
"Get ‘er dun" – in our industry, and in our culture, we can often get trapped in the spin cycle of opinion-making rather than action-taking. I love this quote for its down-to-earth call to action!
Any hobbies? Don't be shy – we accept all types.
- Hanging out with books - reading –anything and everything in old school book form (just can't get on the electronic book bandwagon).
- Hanging out with plants - from gardening to hiking in the woods.
- Hanging out with animals - whether with my dog and cat, the deer up at my cabin, or taking action to help organizations like the Humane Society, Animal Legal Defense Fund or MN Voters for Animal Protection.
What's the one thing you couldn't live without?
My family – they ground me, feed my soul and remind me what is important in life.
Whom do you most admire?
My mother - she has been a constant source of inspiration in pushing me to stretch myself - from instilling in me a love of learning from a very young age to cheering me on as I take on new challenges as an adult.Read more
Tips from "Women in the Business World"
Ilene H. Lang, President and CEO of Catalyst, talked to the IPG Women's Leadership Network yesterday. She had some great tips for succeeding despite the extra challenges of lower pay and fewer promotions beyond middle management.
What can women do?
Combat Stereotypes
- Don’t assume you know what someone can or can’t contribute and examine the language that is used, focus on not being gender specific.
Expand Networks
- Develop skills
- Find mentors, the level of mentors has proven to be more important than the gender of mentors.
- Invite men in; mentor a man or ask a man to be your mentor.
Establish sponsors and sponsees
- Find someone to advocate for you and vice versa
- Sponsor people that do not necessarily have the same characteristics/ talents as you.
Establish goals and accountability
- Walk the talk
- Navigate unwritten rules
Women in the Business World: How Far Have We Really Come and What Can We Do About It?
On December 8, 2010, Ilene H. Lang , President and CEO of Catalyst, addressed IPG’s Women’s Leadership Network on the topic Women in the Business World: How Far Have We Really Come and What Can We Do About It? Speaking live in New York and webcast to 18 locations around the country, Lang was introduced by WLN Co-Chair Ranny Cooper, and focused on the current role of women in the business world and noted key facts including:
- Women still do not earn the same amount for doing similar work and are stalled at middle management
- Despite being nearly 50% of the US workforce, women are only 40% of low and middle officers and managers and are 26% of senior officers and managers. Only 12 of the Fortune 500 CEOs are women. 488 are men!
- There is a common myth that women don’t achieve high-level positions because they don’t want to. Catalyst research clearly demonstrates that women and men executives harbor similar aspirations.
- Companies that hire and promote more women have been proven to be more successful in their financial results and shareholder return.
Following Ilene’s presentation, she and WLN Co-Chair, Sheri Baron, had a “fireside chat” that was followed by questions from the audience and emailed in from folks around the country at webcast locations. More than 700 IPG employees attended the event via the live presentation in New York and through the webcast locations.
Lynn de Souza among Business Today's 30 most powerful women in Indian business
Celebrating the achievement of women leaders in 2010
Lynn De Souza was honored at the Business Today Most Powerful Women in Indian Business Awards. An event that recognizes and appreciates those women who made exceptional contributions to the Indian business landscape.
Lynn de Souza is ranked as the second most influential media personality in India three years in running by the Economic Times Brand Equity. An alumnus of the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute, she began her career in 1982 and today stands tall as the chairman and CEO of Lintas Media Group (LMG), the country’s third largest media company. She also featured among the top ten advertising professionals this year. More