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    Fueled recently by the political discussions in Germany and the likes of Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In, an international community of high ranking business and NGO leaders joined to celebrate the launch of a new book called Worldly Women – The New Leadership Profile. The book combines groundbreaking research with the stories and advice of 62 [...]

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    If you want to be considered for a (global) leadership position, expatriate experience is a must have these days, as it is the best way to develop a global mindset and diversity of thought which leaders need to have in this constantly changing world where they face dilemma’s rather than problems. This is where the [...]

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  • Thumbnail image for Neelie Kroes on Worldly Women – The New Leadership Profile

    Neelie Kroes, a European political powerhouse, endorsed our book Worldly women – The New Leadership Profile: “This book brings together useful and important information for female expatriates.”  Worldly Women explores the roads travelled by senior level expatriate women and makes them available to any organization that wishes to increase the number of women in leadership roles in an innovative way. [...]

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Who is under the mask?

February 6, 2013
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We are in the thick of Carnival 2013 in some regions of Germany. It is an amazing celebration, filled with parades and celebration, prior to the season of Lent. The costumes people dawn are often extravagant and impressive. With the streets full of people masquerading, often acting quite unlike their usual selves, it brought the [...]

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New Year’s Resolution 2013 – Commit to Take “Time Outs”

January 4, 2013
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Expert advice shows that down time is precious time.  It is time that leaders are in dire need of in order to process information, think clearly, operate rationally, and regenerate their energy.  The need to regenerate energy is all the more important when you are on an international assignment, operating in a foreign environment.  When [...]

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Things to consider before taking an international assignment

December 13, 2012
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The new year is quickly approaching, marking a time for new beginnings.  Is this the year that you are considering accepting an international assignment?  That’s great news!  Before you take that decision, we want to give you some advice from women who have already taken the leap.  Here are some thoughts that WiSER (Women in [...]

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Thanksgiving : thank you for female leadership competencies

November 7, 2012
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Being American, getting ready for Thanksgiving is front and center.  We have a couple of weeks left to order turkeys, prepare a menu and start cooking.  In addition, you can’t help but think about what to be thankful for in addition to great food, family, friends and football! We are thankful for having submitted our [...]

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