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Saturday, May 20, 2006


This week's featured woman entrepreneur or executive is Janet Hanson, Founder of 85Broads and Milestone Capital Management (New York, New York).


about 85 Broads
Founded in 1999, 85Broads began as a Web-based independent network for current and former Goldman Sachs women professionals. The name 85Broads is a cheeky reference to Goldman Sachs headquarters address (85 Broad Street, New York). The organization has since grown into a dynamic and diverse community of over 14,000 members around the world, including Broad2Broad, a network connecting MBA students and graduates, and Broad2Be, a network that connects female undergrads with MBAs and the 85 Broads network. A Columbia M.B.A., Ms. Hanson joined Goldman Sachs in 1977, and throughout her career she consistently ranked among the highest producing professionals in the Fixed Income Division. Hanson also co-launched Milestone Capital Management (www.milecap.com) in 1994 with her husband. Milestone now boasts $2 billion in assets under management and was recently among Working Mother Magazine's Top 25 best small companies for working mothers. Hanson currently also serves as a Managing Director at Lehman Brothers. She is active on a number of boards, including breastcancer.org, The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, The Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children, The President's Commission at Wheaton College, The Board of Advisors of the Center for the Advancement of Women, and The Task Force for the Center for Work-Life Policy. Her new book, "More Than 85 Broads," shares women's business success stories.



Janet's Top 10 Tips


1. In all aspects of life - education, career, family, love, friendship, mentoring - there's no one set path. There is no formula for success, because we define success on our own terms.

2. Develop your own subset of "networks". Leverage the typical networks - alumni, corporate, social - but also create your own more intimate and personal "board of directors" to help you manage various decisions along life's path.

3. The mystery of a "work/life balance" is that it is more of a one-ness, or partnership, rather than a give and take. Finding solutions that are optimal rather than balanced allow you to replace compromise with teamwork.

4. Think of yourself as the CIA - gather intelligence, disseminate accurate information, listen. Be open to learning something from everyone you encounter - the taxi driver, the waiter, the kid next door. The more diverse this group of encounters the more you will learn.

5. You must learn to make money for your firm as well as your clients. Treat them both with reverence. Great execution and service are key.

6. The 3 little pigs is not a children's story. Build your house with bricks. Money saved means freedom - money squandered means your career comes with leg irons attached.

7. Give to charitable organizations that you are passionate about. 85Broads calls this strategic philanthropy. Remember to give your time and talents, not just your money. Be kind and generous of spirit.

8. A couple of 'Don't's: Don't wait for someone to say, "Why don't you." You have to make things happen. And, don't be afraid to ask for help. If you think it is a sign of weakness, get over it.

9. Take care of your health. Many people depend on you. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer - I had gone for a routine mammogram, which turned up absolutely nothing - I was in a rush. My radiologist wanted to do a quick ultra sound. He said, "Hey, it will only take 5 minutes". Sure enough, it was bad news. I had surgery 2 weeks later. Be good to yourself, watch out for stress, and stay healthy.

10. Listen to your head and your heart to discover and develop your own "story". And remember - it's a work in progress! The one theme that remains, though, is your passion. The most powerful and courageous voice any of us can listen to is our own, but it is often the one that we spend the least time cultivating and tuning into.


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Janet Hanson
Founder, 85Broads and Milestone Capital Management
website: www.morethan85broads.com
blog: www.morethan85broads.com/book/blog/blog
203.983.7500
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Saturday, May 13, 2006


This week's featured woman entrepreneur or executive is Carolyn Parks, Founder and President, Outstanding Women Speakers, Inc. (Burlington, Ontario, Canada), a global source for women who lead, motivate and entertain.

about Outstanding Women Speakers, Inc.
Outstanding Women Speakers, Inc. is an international speaker's bureau, comprised of all women presenters. The company's services enable clients to choose the best female speaker, moderator or entertainer for their events. Outstanding Women Speakers' strength is evidenced by its diverse topic offerings and international base of professional women speakers. It is their mission is to become recognized as the foremost source for women speakers and entertainers in the marketplace. The company was founded in 2005 by President Carolyn Parks, M.B.A., an experienced event producer. She is best known for founding the Total Woman Show which currently takes place in three Ontario cities and for which she selects speakers.


Carolyn's Top 10 Tips


1. Decide what you believe in and then act on it
Do not waffle on your beliefs! Outstanding women know who they are, what they stand for, and reflect this sense of purpose in their every word and deed.

2. Consistency is Key
When you are consistent in your reliability, your quality of service and friendship, your interpersonal skills, you reassure those around you.

3. Collect Friends and Help The Friends you Collect
It's nice and perhaps impressive when you make many new friends and contacts. But it's outstanding when you truly attempt to understand and assist those people on their own paths.

4. Be Bold
Bold does not mean arrogant. Bold means that you do things with certainty and with purpose. Outstanding means going all the way PLUS a bit more.

5. Be Yourself
Outstanding is not being afraid to stand out. Be authentic to who you are show everyone your best, most unique traits.

6. Laugh and Smile
Outstanding women love their lives and love to show it.

7. Don't Act Like you are Above Others
The outstanding woman knows she has an expertise or talent, but she knows that others have theirs too.

8. See Opportunities in Everything you Do
The ordinary woman will swear in traffic jams. The outstanding woman will listen to a motivational tape or hand out her cards to other drivers. You get the point…

9. Embrace Continuous Improvement
Outstanding women always think they could become more outstanding. As in, outstanding outstanding outstanding!

10. Be Very, Very Good at What you Do
Very Good is actually not good enough. The outstanding woman will only be happy with an outstanding performance.


Carolyn's Favorite Marketing Tools

1. Her e-zine: Outstanding Insights
2. Google Ads
3. Linking, collaborating online


Contact Information

Carolyn Parks
President
Outstanding Women Speakers, Inc.
website: www.outstandingwomen speak.com
1-866-821-5090


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Saturday, May 06, 2006


This week's featured woman entrepreneur or executive is Melissa Payner-Gregor, President and CEO of Bluefly.com (New York, NY), a leading online designer brands retailer.

about Bluefly.com
Founded in 1998, Bluefly, Inc. (NASDAQ SmallCap: BFLY) is a leading online retailer of designer brands, fashion trends and superior value. Bluefly is headquartered at 42 West 39th Street in New York City, in the heart of the Fashion District. Melissa Payner-Gregor has served as Bluefly's president since September 2003 and was named CEO in August 2004. Prior to that, Payner-Gregor served as president and CEO of Spiegel Catalog, as well as a director of The Spiegel Group, Inc. From 1995 to 1997, she was president and director at Chico FAS, Inc. Payner-Gregor has also held senior executive positions with Guess?, Inc., Pastille, and Henri Bendel. For more information, please call 212-944-8000 or visit www.bluefly.com.


Melissa's Top 10 Tips


Sometimes ideas can best be expressed through cliches - that's why they're cliches. Here are Melissa's:

1. Never let 'em see you sweat
It's tough out there. You could pretty much complain all day if you wanted to, but imagine how it would sound if you were on the receiving end of it. Not pretty. So, my strategy has always been to do what it takes to take care of business confidently and seemingly effortless.

2. Cut to the chase
Try to avoid the pitfall of overstating and filibustering. It's amazing to me how many executives' vocabularies are so extensive. Fact is they need it and use it to say a whole lot of nothing. I prefer getting to the point, staying focused on what I'm saying, and then moving on...all in 5 seconds or less!

3. The door only closes if you have to change clothes
One of my pet peeves is the president whose door is closed more than it's open. I'm all about empowering the people who work with me. If they can't have access to me 24/7 I become an untouchable leader. That doesn't work for me.

4. No fear
Well, for the most part, I'm pretty fearless when it comes to approaching someone about a deal or an opportunity. Sheepish or shy are not adjectives I would use to describe myself,. With that being said, another cliche worth mentioning is, "What's the worst thing they can say? No????" Well, if they do, I just go right back for round two!

5. Speak softly and carry a small umbrella
There's no need to yell. State your point clearly and confidently and it'll be heard plenty loud. Also, be prepared for anything as you never know when it might rain, literally or otherwise.

6. Ask questions
One thing I'm certainly not is a mind reader. Intuitive and instinctual -- definitely. But a psychic -- no. I like to be very deliberate and informed about all the decisions I make in life and business. In addition, questions can only further engage your colleagues and encourage them to be more probing and analytical -- especially with tough issues.

7. Actions speak louder than words
My actions have always spoken much louder than my words. Throughout my career, my success has been measured by my accomplishments rather than my verbal spiel.

8. Lead by example
I can't tell anyone what to do, when to work, or even how to act. Well, maybe I can...but I prefer to show them and let them derive their own style based on my example. I've found that the best inspiration for "up and comers" in the professional world is a strong mentor that encourages them to "do as I do, not as I say".

9. Get back on the horse
I've never let failure deter me or immobilize me. Many people tend to let small missteps snowball and then develop into a chip on their shoulder. I'm the opposite. I'm actually inspired by mistakes -- either my own or those that others make.

10. Make 'em laugh
C'mon -- it's just work. If you go through each day finding humor along the way -- and believe me, I find so much of it -- it makes the day all the more enjoyable and often successful for everyone involved.


Contact Information

Contact Information:
Melissa Payner-Gregor
President and CEO
Bluefly.com
website: www.bluefly.com
blog: www.flypaper.bluefly.com
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