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Breaking the Silicon Ceiling: Women Innovate Mobile

Glass has been, for decades, the proverbial barrier separating capable women from oak-paneled boardrooms. As many, including men, work to shatter it they should be aware of another proverbial material, not as transparent or delicate, standing in the ladies? way: silicon.

The Marriage of Creativity and Commerce

This week I had a unique opportunity to speak with Laura Striese of Brand Synergy Group. She, like me, got herself a fantastic partner and ventured out on her own. Laura has this exciting life dealing with pop stars. After years with Island Def Jam records, she and her business partner, Jeff Straughn (a marketing veteran in his own right with over 20+ years experience at places such as Saatchi & Saatchi, Octagon, and Island Def Jam) saw a need to help artists brand themselves better by finding unique opportunities with corporate partners. So, Laura and Jeff started Brand Synergy Group. The results of this marriage of commerce and creativity: Cee Lo Green and 7-Up. Rihanna and Nivea.

8 Key Elements Make Your Business Transformative

Every entrepreneur has an idea for transforming a market with innovative new technology, or transforming society with a new process. But unfortunately, most of these ideas fail at the execution level, or are not truly innovative. Entrepreneurs who have been really transformative, like Steve Jobs and Walt Disney, seemed to know how to deal with all the right elements.

The body language of GOP candidates in Florida debate

Two important political events occurred last week: The State of the Union address and the GOP debate in Florida.

Forbes Leadership Highlights of the Week: It's Turnaround Time

This week at Forbes Leadership we had a lot of reporting on, and advice for, companies trying to take a turn for the better. For instance, George Bradt told us "Why RIM's New CEO Needs to Change the Platform for Change." Nathaniel Parish Flannery soon followed with "Executive Shake-Up and Ongoing Leadership Issues at Research in Motion." Jennifer Rooney got us up to date on "A Year Post-Split From Motorola Mobility, How Motorola Solutions Is Marketing Its Brand." Allen Adamson discovered how "In Rethinking Purpose, a Small Canadian Newspaper Gets Physical." Lisa Arthur counted out "Five Things You Need to Know About the Changing Face of Retail."
 

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Cocktails and Connections ~ Mission Statement

Cocktails and Connections, Professional Networking is my first solo project. Many of you that have been invited to this site have met me personally, either through my former site, or networking events. I am a communicator, a giver, a networker. I have the gift of communication, and challenge myself to utilize this gift to deliver powerfully effective messages for others, and by YOU coming to Cocktails and Connections, your business will be heard. I will make sure of it.

Do not be fooled by the name, it isn't all about social cocktails, as I have done prior we will have networking events, charity fundraisers, any function that will bring Cocktails and Connections Members together to build and cultivate relationships.

As always I am here for the Members of Cocktails and Connections, to help match you up with others that may have a need for your services.
I will promote you and help you get noticed !! There are things you need to do, I can not wave my magic wand, and yes I do have one, and you magically have all the business you can handle.

You need to COME to the SITE, CREATE a BLOG, CREATE an EVENT, AND COME to EVENTS... INVITE YOUR CONNECTIONS !!! JOIN A GROUP IN YOUR AREA !!! CREATE YOUR OWN GROUP !!

Welcome to Cocktails and Connections, Professional Networking
Get Connected, Stay Connected !!!

Tracey Lisch-Lombardi
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The Marriage of Creativity and Commerce

This week I had a unique opportunity to speak with Laura Striese of Brand Synergy Group. She, like me, got herself a fantastic partner and ventured out on her own. Laura has this exciting life dealing with pop stars. After years with Island Def Jam records, she and her business partner, Jeff Straughn (a marketing veteran in his own right with over 20+ years experience at places such as Saatchi & Saatchi, Octagon, and Island Def Jam) saw a need to help artists brand themselves better by finding unique opportunities with corporate partners. So, Laura and Jeff started Brand Synergy Group. The results of this marriage of commerce and creativity: Cee Lo Green and 7-Up. Rihanna and Nivea.

Corporate Murder, Income Inequity and the Social Psychology of Conflict

India factory workers revolt, kill company President is trending high at Forbes today because we're a business journal read by business people who know the truth of Romney's condescending observation that "corporations are people, my friend."

Is a Skills-Based Resume Right for You?

The goal of your resume is to sell yourself as the perfect person for the job. But, what if outlining your work experience isn?t really the best way to do that?

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