Hello Everyone:
On December 10th Empowering Women Network, Inc. will be holding its last event of the year.  A HOLIDAY PARTY full of cheer at The Rosebud Restaurant in Schaumburg, Ill from 5:30-7:30pm www.empoweringwomen.net to register.
 
This year EWN supports The Salvation Army and we will be collecting unwrapped toys at the event for The Salvation Army's Christmas Store!  See you all there!
 
Georgia Dudley, CEO and Founder

Hello Everyone:
On November 12th, Empowering Women Network, Inc. will be holding a "Festive" Progressive Luncheon Event at Maggiano's restaurant in Oak Brook, IL.  At the event attendees have the opportunity to meet new business contacts as the move from table to table between courses of the meal.
 
I look forward to seeing many of you there ~ !! For more information and the register www.empoweringwomen.net
 
All the best, Georgia Dudley - Founder, Empowering Women Network, Inc.

Hello Everyone:
It seems just yesterday the only thing that buzzed in the office was the telepone, fax machine and coffee pot!  These days not only are those items still standard office main stays many more more things are buzzing and have been added to our way of communicating with peers and clients, and it has a name: Social Media. 
 
Ok I know what many of the communication and marketing tools are - from twitter to blogs to podcasts to linkedin to facebook to videos the list goes one ~ the question I'm asking myself now is: What's our strategy as a company and how can we best serve our members and ALL professional women that need resources and connections....through Social Media!
 
So we have embarked on three things:
1) Reading ~ Currently reading Dave Evans' book "Social Meida Marketing an Hour a Day" recommended to me by one of our EWN Social Media and Technology experts!
2) Meeting with many wonderful "Social Media" experts and developing a concept and plan for our company to move forward.
3) Moving forward - so we are not left behind in this revolutionary way we market and communicate in the 21st Century.
 
Here's what I have learned - everyone is talking.....whether good or bad or indifferenct - so we all need to start ~ everyone has opinions - and so do you now it's time to add your feedback ~ and with Social Media instant feedback and you, your company and your services becomes an even more valuable marketing tool!
 
Stay tuned.....the journey never ends and enjoying the ride along the way makes everything seem worthwhile.  Georgia Dudley, Founder, Empowering Women Network, Inc.

Hello Everyone:
 
Well we have created a "mini" social media institute at www.empoweringwomen.net !  You can follow us via twitter = ewninc. You can join our LinkedIn Group and you can join the conversation on our Blog and the lively discussion group we've created in our LinkedIn Group and oh by the way if you are currently looking for a new position or are looking for a new professional to fill a position ~~ feel free to post a job opening or your resume at our LinkedIn Job Posting section!
 
We also have some interesting PODCASTS of past EWN speakers....you can download any time!!! if that isn't enough...we really like you to JOIN US at an EWN Event and meet the amazing professional women of Empowering Women Network, Inc.
 
Georgia Dudley, Founder, Empowering Women Network, Inc.
 

One of the best ways to "network" these days is to attend a "progressive luncheon or breakfast".  Empowering Women Network, Inc. hosts several progressive breakfasts and luncheons throughout the year. 
 
Why are they so popular?  I think because everyone has a real opportunity to connect with someone new.  The format creates an opportunity for each attendee to meet up to 24 new contacts.  During a progressive luncheon the attendees MOVE from table to table.  Course #1 Salad....Course #2 Entree.....Course #3 Desert.  At each table, each attendee has 2-3 minutes to introduce themselves, their business or anything else they may have on  their mind.
 
So if you are up for some FUN and would the opportunity to meet the most amazing professionals in Chicago please join us next week at Petteroni's! For more information and to register www.empoweringwomen.net
 
 

Hello Everyone:
Recently I read John Maxwell's, "The 360 Degree Leader". The book looks at a "leaders" journey.  Mr. Maxwell believes leaders learn how to lead, that they are not necessarily "born to lead".  He touches on many imporant aspects of leading from the "middle". One of the sections in the book talks about the importance of Expanding Your Circle of Acquaintances and he gives some excellent points. 
 
1) Expand beyond you inner circle 
2) Expand beyond your expertise
3) Expand beyond your strengths
4) Expand beyond your personal prejudices
5) Expand beyond your routine
 
"If you desire to expand your circle of acquaintances, all you need are a few strategies and a WILL do it", John Maxwell
 
 

Empowering Women Network, Inc. (EWN) gives professional women the opportunity to expand their circle of acquaintances by getting connected with other professional women and focusing on professional development.  Visit us at www.empoweringwomen.net! 
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Georgia Dudley, Founder, Empowering Women Network, Inc.

Hello All:
On Thursday, Septebmer 17th EWN will be hosting an event titled "Selling Outside Your Confort Zone". In today's economy selling "smarter" is a requirement ~ but how do we take the "fear" out of the all important action/s of selling ourselves, products, etc.?
 
It seems the word itself can trigger NEGATIVE feelings and response. Why?  I'm a proud sales executive....but I can tell you I've had to defend the profession most of my career? 
 
Things to remember about great sales people.  We see the profession as a strong ability to understand and communicate. We listen and hear our customers and then are able to intelligently communicate ideas and solutions. If our product our service happens to "fit" a need our client may have we WIN. The art of selling is knowing the path to take and the questions to ask along the way.  Leading our clients and seeing ourselves as the "quarterback" of the team gives us a winning combination. 
 
So, lets learn together - how we can best reach oustside our comfort zone! See you in September at EWN's September 17th event. Georgia Dudley, Founder Empowering Women Network, Inc.
www.empoweringwomen.net
 

Hello All:
Register for this week's Empowering Women Network event at www.empoweringwomen.net titled: Highly Effective Networking!
 
So, you've been thinking about "getting out there" meeting new business contacts and there's something holding you back? Now's the time to make your move...if you live in the Chicagoland area....come and learn how to make Networking EFFECTIVE and FUN! 
 
See you all there,
Georgia Dudley, Founder, Empowering Women Network, Inc.

Hello Everyone......In this fast paced, twitter crazed, podcast listening world ~ has reading taken the back seat? Think ~ what was the last book you read?  If you have to think about it probably been a long time and yet we all know that reading teaches us. 
So what to read?  What interests you? ~ that's what you read. I also suggest you choose from "living" writers and those who are now longer with us. Include some autobiographies and biographies of those writers you enjoy the most. Understanding who they are brings a deeper understanding of their work. 
So I will not suggest - Books or Writers although it's very difficult not to jot down a few here and now....Here's the deal ~ you cannot go wrong with the classics....you cannot go wrong "typically" with those writers who have written many books. 
Oh the joy of reading....
Next week....the joy of ART!
Georgia Dudley, Founder, Empowering Women Network, Inc.