The Great Disconnect By Sonja Gregory With 2020 in the rearview mirror, we’re looking forward with hope to the new year ahead. How can we make it what we want it to be—something better than the year we just finished up? We need a plan. So many things are out of our control, and that…
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In the picture: WLK workshop attendees connected on Zoom in 2020 Stay Connected in 2021 We are all glad to see 2020 behind us! While much hasn’t changed in 2021 (considering we are a few days in), what has changed is our perspective and outlook. We now have a deeper understanding of how to be…
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We have a great deal to be grateful for as we reflect on 2020: The support of our Board and Advisory Council. They conducted an in-depth strategic planning process during the most disruptive business year our nonprofit has weathered so far. We want to repeat our thanks to Molly Sutherland and Kathryn Hansen for organizing…
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Lessons For Life From Those Ruby Red Shoes By Mary Ann Gramig You’ve always had the power, my dear. For the last few weeks whenever I had a few minutes to relax in the evening and found myself scrolling through the tv channels, The Wizard of Oz was on somewhere. You remember the players – Dorothy…
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Gain A Competitive Advantage: Three Strategies For Women Who Own Small Businesses This has been a challenging year for small businesses, but there are always opportunities to network, learn, and reach new customers. Here are three ways to connect to communities that are ready help! Get Certified As a Minority-Owned and/or Woman-Owned Business Certification as…
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Kimra Cole, President & COO Of One Of The Kentucky Best Places To Work Being named one of the Kentucky Best Places to work – for the second time in a few years – would be a pat on the back for any leader. But Columbia Gas of Kentucky President and COO Kimra Cole believes…
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Call For Volunteers: Mentor Through The ‘Real Girls Stand Strong’ Program Women Leading Kentucky is partnering with The Real Girls Stand Strong program to mentor middle school girls. We are seeking thirty-five women who can commit to mentor one young woman in the program. Mentors will check in with their assigned student once a week…
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A Website With No Users Is Like Facebook With No Friends What does that mean exactly? A website is just like any other connection to your clients or potential customers. These connections require, well, customers or as Google Analytics calls them users. So a Facebook with no friends yields nothing. A website with no traffic/users…
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Mammograms Save Lives In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, UK Healthcare chatted with Dr. Burke about the importance of a cancer screenings – and why a yearly mammogram is a vital part of a regular healthcare routine. “Mammograms save lives, and are crucial in early detection,” says Dr. Erin Burke. Why is it more…
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Now is the time to use your voice and influence in the community. During this month of domestic violence awareness, I hope you will identify yourself and company as advocates for survivors. October 22 is nationally known as Purple Thursday. This is a day to wear purple and share…
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