http://www.witi.com/wire/ The Leading Organization for Tech Savvy Women en-us info@corp.witi.com (Carolyn Leighton) support@corp.witi.com (WITI Support) info@corp.witi.com (Elaine Starling) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/281/WITI-Social-Circle/ Your social media connections are an extension of your Social Circle; groups of online and/or offline socially interconnected people who usually connect around a shared goal. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/281/WITI-Social-Circle/ info@corp.witi.com (Laura Tanner) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/280/Employee-User's-Guide:-How-to-Benefit-from-Equity-in-Your-Company---Part-1./ Long-term incentive plans (also known as equity compensation) are a part of the benefits package used by some companies to attract, reward and retain their employees. Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/280/Employee-User's-Guide:-How-to-Benefit-from-Equity-in-Your-Company---Part-1./ info@corp.witi.com (Elaine Starling) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/278/WITI-in-FastCompany;-The-WITI-Wave-Celebration-Grows;-and-Mother's-Day!/ The annual WITI Girl's Contest is featured in Fast Company in an article by Adrian Ott called, Instead of Taking Your Daughters to Work, Introduce Them to Technology. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/278/WITI-in-FastCompany;-The-WITI-Wave-Celebration-Grows;-and-Mother's-Day!/ info@corp.witi.com (Emily Ubik) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/277/Recap-WITI-Boston---Wine-and-Unwind-with-WITI-Boston-Leadership-Team/ Snow and rain could not keep women from gathering at Avila Mediterranean Restaurant in downtown Boston last week for a relaxed meeting about the different committees that support the WITI Boston network. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/277/Recap-WITI-Boston---Wine-and-Unwind-with-WITI-Boston-Leadership-Team/ info@corp.witi.com (Carolyn Leighton) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/276/Lean-In---One-Half-Of-The-Equation/ Many of us have been reading with great interest the articles and media coverage of Sheryl Sandberg and her book "Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead". Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/276/Lean-In---One-Half-Of-The-Equation/ info@corp.witi.com (Emily Ubik) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/275/Recap-WITI-Boston---February-26,-2013-Event/ The flash of a camera could be seen as attendees arrived for the LinkedIn panel discussion and professional photo shoot event. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/275/Recap-WITI-Boston---February-26,-2013-Event/ info@corp.witi.com (Emily Ubik) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/273/Kicking-off-the-New-Year-with-WITI-Boston/ Discover Your Brand: Secrets to Embracing and Maximizing Your Unique Value as a Leader Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/273/Kicking-off-the-New-Year-with-WITI-Boston/ info@corp.witi.com (Carolyn Leighton) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/272/Designing-your-Life-&-Leveraging-the-Power-of-WITI/ Ask yourself this question: What do I want my life look like when I turn 80 and look back at the choices I have made. Are decisions I am making today supporting the outcome I want to happen? Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/272/Designing-your-Life-&-Leveraging-the-Power-of-WITI/ info@corp.witi.com (WITI News Staff) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/269/WITI's-Influential-Women-Series---Sussannah-Kelly/ Sussannah Kelly serves as Executive Vice President in DHR's Toronto office. Prior to joining DHR International, Ms. Kelly was Managing Director at Boyden global executive search and a co-owner of the Toronto, Central and Eastern Canada practice. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/269/WITI's-Influential-Women-Series---Sussannah-Kelly/ info@corp.witi.com (WITI News Staff) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/270/WITI's-Influential-Women-Series---Brenda-Rideout/ Brenda Rideout is the Chief Marketing, Service/Sales, and Innovation Officer at ING DIRECT Canada. In this role, Brenda is responsible for the creation and delivery of the strategic, tactical, and operational plans for marketing, service and sales, and innovation. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/270/WITI's-Influential-Women-Series---Brenda-Rideout/ info@corp.witi.com (WITI News Staff) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/271/WITI's-Influential-Women-Series---Jennifer-St.-Hill/ Jennifer is responsible for the development and execution of the complete set of marketing activities & programs aligned to EMC's Americas' priorities across all market segments, business units and routes to market, both direct and indirect through an extensive partner ecosystem. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/271/WITI's-Influential-Women-Series---Jennifer-St.-Hill/ info@corp.witi.com (Carolyn Leighton) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/268/Affirmations/ It's often too easy to waste time obsessing over the drama and minutia of things that don't really have anything to do with what we really want to accomplish. Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/268/Affirmations/ info@corp.witi.com (Carolyn Leighton) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/267/Gun-Control---Protecting-our-Children-and-our-Communities/ Those of us reeling from the heartbreaking murder of innocent children and educators gunned down by "legally" purchased guns, are reeling with grief and feelings of powerlessness, wondering what we can do to prevent the next senseless killing event. Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/267/Gun-Control---Protecting-our-Children-and-our-Communities/ info@corp.witi.com (WITI News Staff) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/263/AT&T's-Influential-Women-Series---Marian-Croak/ Marian Croak, AT&T Senior Vice President Applications and Infrastructure, believes mentorship is the key. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/263/AT&T's-Influential-Women-Series---Marian-Croak/ info@corp.witi.com (WITI News Staff) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/264/AT&T's-Influential-Women-Series---Amanda-Stent/ Amanda co-authored the book "The Princess at the Keyboard: Why Girls Should Become Computer Scientists." Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/264/AT&T's-Influential-Women-Series---Amanda-Stent/ info@corp.witi.com (WITI News Staff) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/265/AT&T's-Influential-Women-Series---Lana-Yarosh/ Ever wonder what someone with a background in design, computer science and psychology chooses as a career? If you're Lana Yarosh, you become a researcher at AT&T Labs, of course. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/265/AT&T's-Influential-Women-Series---Lana-Yarosh/ info@corp.witi.com (WITI News Staff) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/266/AT&T's-Influential-Women-Series---Taniya-Mishra/ AT&T Labs researcher Taniya Mishra is the ultimate example of what happens when your personal life harmonizes with your work. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/266/AT&T's-Influential-Women-Series---Taniya-Mishra/ info@corp.witi.com (Kathleen Barton) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/260/Your-Key-to-Improving-Yourself/ Now is the perfect time to review your personal mission or vision and your goals from the past year, and then set new goals. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/260/Your-Key-to-Improving-Yourself/ info@corp.witi.com (Deb Stark) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/262/WITI-Boston-Recap---MA-Conference-for-Women---Dec.-6,-Boston/ WITI Boston exhibited at the largest women's conference in North America (over 6,000 attendees) and had a well decorated and professional tabletop exhibit. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/262/WITI-Boston-Recap---MA-Conference-for-Women---Dec.-6,-Boston/ info@corp.witi.com (Emily Ubik) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/259/WITI-Offline---A-Tasting-Tour-of-Fine-Chocolates/ Last week WITI Boston members gathered for an evening of chocolate tasting, wine, and good conversation at The Fairmont Battery Wharf. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/259/WITI-Offline---A-Tasting-Tour-of-Fine-Chocolates/ info@corp.witi.com (Radhika Emens) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/258/Lost-In-Translation---Working-With-Global-Teams/ As business leaders strive to leverage technology and communication platforms to conduct business globally, working in global teams is becoming increasingly prevalent. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/258/Lost-In-Translation---Working-With-Global-Teams/ info@corp.witi.com (June Cline) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/256/The-ROI-OF-LOL:-Make-Them-Like-You-More!/ How do we get someone to "really like" us enough to do business with us without bribing them? The answer: make 'em laugh out loud (LOL). Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/256/The-ROI-OF-LOL:-Make-Them-Like-You-More!/ info@corp.witi.com (JJ DiGeronimo) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/255/How-Women-in-Technology-Create-a-Plan-for-Future-Advancement/ If you want to get ahead in the workplace it does take time and a plan. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/255/How-Women-in-Technology-Create-a-Plan-for-Future-Advancement/ info@corp.witi.com (Patti Hunt Dirlam) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/254/Recap-WITI-Boston---October-24,-2012-Leadership-Networking:-Creating-Your-C/ WITI Boston members met last week to do what they do best: Build, Inspire, and Empower. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/254/Recap-WITI-Boston---October-24,-2012-Leadership-Networking:-Creating-Your-C/ info@corp.witi.com (Kathleen Barton) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/253/12-Tips-to-Increase-Your-Productivity/ Do you feel overwhelmed with your workload? In this day and age of doing more with less, we have too much to do in too little time. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/253/12-Tips-to-Increase-Your-Productivity/ info@corp.witi.com (Marian Cook) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/251/6-Symptoms-of-Role-Confusion/ Although I lead the IT Division, part of my responsibilities include doing post project reviews for large, enterprise projects, not just those in IT. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/251/6-Symptoms-of-Role-Confusion/ info@corp.witi.com (Marian Cook) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/250/3-Tips-To-Deal-With-Ambiguity/ The higher you go in an organization, the more unclear the work is. That intuitively makes sense... Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/250/3-Tips-To-Deal-With-Ambiguity/ info@corp.witi.com (Marian Cook) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/249/Inspire-and-Be-Inspired:-20-Mentor-/-Mentee-Activities/ As I mentioned in a previous article, I mentor a young man with his goals of building skills and expertise in finance, presentations and strategy. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/249/Inspire-and-Be-Inspired:-20-Mentor-/-Mentee-Activities/ info@corp.witi.com (Marian Cook) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/248/Oracle-Implementation-Leadership:-When-Operational-Obstacles-Block-Strategi/ Becoming a leader means an increasing focus on strategic v. operational tasks, and this is certainly true as an executive leading an Oracle implementation. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/248/Oracle-Implementation-Leadership:-When-Operational-Obstacles-Block-Strategi/ info@corp.witi.com (Marian Cook) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/246/Inspire-and-Be-Inspired:-3-Steps-to-a-Mentoring-Action-Plan/ People are hungry for mentors and, as you advance in your career, to be a mentor. ASTD reports what we already instinctively know: that over 75% of executives surveyed target mentoring as one of the key factors in their business successes. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/246/Inspire-and-Be-Inspired:-3-Steps-to-a-Mentoring-Action-Plan/ info@corp.witi.com (Bonnie Wolfe) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/245/Women-In-Technology-News-Roundup/ Didn't have time to check out what women in technology are being covered in the media this week? No problem, WITI's got an executive summary for you. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/245/Women-In-Technology-News-Roundup/ info@corp.witi.com (Kathleen Barton) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/244/5-Reasons-to-Avoid-Workaholism/ Do you live at work? Are you constantly answering work calls or email during your personal time? Do you regularly bring work home on weekends? You might just be a workaholic. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/244/5-Reasons-to-Avoid-Workaholism/ info@corp.witi.com (Brittney Castro) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/243/Manage-your-Money-for-a-Career-Change/ As a woman, chances are you will go through many life stages. Some stages will require you to completely change your financial plan while others will require just small adjustments to the strategy. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/243/Manage-your-Money-for-a-Career-Change/ info@corp.witi.com (WITI News Staff) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/242/YWCA-of-Silicon-Valley's-TechGYRLS/ This is the first in a series of spotlights on local and national mentorship programs. If you have a successful STEM program in your community that you would like us to highlight, please let us know. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/242/YWCA-of-Silicon-Valley's-TechGYRLS/ info@corp.witi.com (Jessica Vartabedian) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/241/10-Women-in-Tech-Who-Give-Back/ Carolyn Leighton, Founder of WITI, was named top ten tech pioneers working to boost the ranks of women in the tech industry. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/241/10-Women-in-Tech-Who-Give-Back/ info@corp.witi.com (WITI News Staff) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/240/Congratulations-to-the-Entire-Curiosity-Team-On-a-Awesome-Landing!/ WITI congratulates and thank all the men and women of NASA who made this remarkable accomplishment a reality. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/240/Congratulations-to-the-Entire-Curiosity-Team-On-a-Awesome-Landing!/ info@corp.witi.com (govtech.com news staff) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/239/Can-Women-Succeed-In-the-Tech-Sector-[INFOGRAPHIC]?/ This INFOGRAPHIC answers: Where are women in tech sector? Are women entering the field right now? Did you know 3 of the best paying jobs for women are in tech sector? Do women possess the desired skills for tech jobs? Why do we need more women in tech? Is women's interest in tech growing or declining? Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/239/Can-Women-Succeed-In-the-Tech-Sector-[INFOGRAPHIC]?/ info@corp.witi.com (Aroun Deen) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/238/Women-In-IT/ ...Although men account for about 65% of the technology workforce here in New York, the gradual increase in the number of their female colleagues over the past few years is noticeable.. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/238/Women-In-IT/ info@corp.witi.com (Linda Tucci) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/237/WITI-Women-Dissect-The-Marissa-Mayer-Hire/ The technology women at the Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill in Framingham, a Boston suburb, seemed pleased that Marissa Mayer had been named CEO at Yahoo. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/237/WITI-Women-Dissect-The-Marissa-Mayer-Hire/ info@corp.witi.com (Renee Weisman) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/235/Proven-Success-Strategies-from-an-Expert/ Starting a new career is exciting and challenging. If only there was some set of rules to follow or some magic formula that could help you as you start on your journey. Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/235/Proven-Success-Strategies-from-an-Expert/ info@corp.witi.com (Deb Stark) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/234/Ford-Motor-Company-And-Nuance-Communications-Sponsor-WITI-Boston-Event/ On June 13th, 2012, WITI women in Boston gathered at Nuance's Burlington location for an event co-sponsored by Ford Motor Company and Nuance Communications. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/234/Ford-Motor-Company-And-Nuance-Communications-Sponsor-WITI-Boston-Event/ info@corp.witi.com (Peggy Noe Stevens) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/233/Work-life-Balance-Is-a-Bust-in-Today's-Business-Environment...-Replace-It-w/ We spend countless hours in our business world organizing and strategizing for the day-to-day business needs of the companies we work for. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/233/Work-life-Balance-Is-a-Bust-in-Today's-Business-Environment...-Replace-It-w/ info@corp.witi.com (Ekaterina Walter) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/232/No-Woman-Stands-Alone---An-Interview-With-Carolyn-Leighton/ A week ago I attended the Women in Technology International (WITI) Summit. WITI is an amazing organization. Its mission is to empower women worldwide to achieve unimagined possibilities and transformations through technology, leadership and economic prosperity. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/232/No-Woman-Stands-Alone---An-Interview-With-Carolyn-Leighton/ info@corp.witi.com (Judi Clark) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/231/Must-Be-Able-to-Drive-a-Zoo-Vehicle/ Session on Diversity Hiring That Innovates Business: An Atypical Approach to Solving a Very Typical Hiring Practice with Jackye Clayton, doing it differently. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/231/Must-Be-Able-to-Drive-a-Zoo-Vehicle/ info@corp.witi.com (Kathleen Barton) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/229/10-Tips-to-Balance-Your-Life/ Balancing work and life is one of the most challenging issues working women face. In fact, 90% of American mothers report work-family conflict Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/229/10-Tips-to-Balance-Your-Life/ info@corp.witi.com (Gabby Wild) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/228/Meet-the-"New"-Face-of-Animal-Activism/ From Asia to Africa, Gabby Wild, the "new" face of animal activism, has traveled the world to aid animals. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/228/Meet-the-"New"-Face-of-Animal-Activism/ info@corp.witi.com (Renee Weisman) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/227/Why-Should-I-Care-What-I-Look-Like?-Part-2/ DOs and DON'Ts Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/227/Why-Should-I-Care-What-I-Look-Like?-Part-2/ info@corp.witi.com (Renee Weisman) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/226/Why-Should-I-Care-What-I-Look-Like?/ Why should you care about your appearance? You are better than that, right? Wrong. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/226/Why-Should-I-Care-What-I-Look-Like?/ info@corp.witi.com (Sherry Fox) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/225/Workforce-Diversity:-Meeting-the-Challenges-Head-On/ Today's businesses are growing and experiencing rapid change due to many factors such as technology and globalization. Diversity is an important part of this change. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/225/Workforce-Diversity:-Meeting-the-Challenges-Head-On/ info@corp.witi.com (Shelley Hammell) http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/224/Tips-for-Powering-up-Your-Brand/ We all know the power of branding from our everyday lives. And we choose to drive a particular car because of the brand. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:00:00 AM PST http://www.witi.com/wire/articles/224/Tips-for-Powering-up-Your-Brand/