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Features The LI is pleased to bring you the features section that includes comprehensive programs for you to access at your convenience. These programs are quick and easy but will also teach you, in-depth, about the associated topic.
	Conflict Management People are often met with the challenge of managing conflict. Whether conflict is occurring in the office, among volunteer groups, or in our personal...
	Effective Meetings Meetings are an important function of any organization. Whether you are leading the meeting or participating, it is important to understand the...
	Life Balance Life balance comes from being able to identify the things that are meaningful to you and then investing energy towards those things while effectively fulfilling your necessary responsibilities. The...
	Values Based Decision Making Values are the accepted principles and standards that guide our lives. When we are able to clearly identify what is important to us, we then can create a values system that we are proud of....
Resource of the Month This section is designed for quick reference and awareness about topics that are important to any woman. Each month we will be featuring a new topic with associated resources and a highlighted woman with purpose.
	Handling Back-to-School Stressors Bio: Debbie Mandel, M.A. is a stress-management specialist, radio show host, mind/body lecturer, creator of an educational website and the author of three self-help books:
	Leave a Legacy of Purpose The two women took some time to answer The LI’s questions regarding how they are hoping to leave legacies of purpose. As recognized women with purpose, what values do you...
	A Winning Resume See our interview with Lauren below... 1. What are the most important design elements of a résumé? The formatting and presentation of your résumé are almost as...
	The Art of Delegation Meet Cynthia D’Amour, MBA Leadership strategist Cynthia D’Amour, MBA is the president of People Power Unlimited, LLC. She’s also the author of seven books including The Lazy Leader’s Guide...
	Self-Confidence Jess Weiner inspires audiences worldwide with her authentic take on living a confident life. She is the founder and Chief Creative Officer of Talk to Jess, LLC, a multi-platform media company creating...
	Entrepreneurship Maureen Leisure grew up as one of 9 siblings in a very large Irish family. Small town life in Rushville, Indiana was an experience and an education to which few urbanites can relate. Maureen and her...
	Goal Setting Cathy Holloway Hill is Founder and CEO of C. Holloway Hill Enterprises, a personal and professional development company in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Her company’s mission is to devise strategies that...
	Financial Responsibility Bio: Naydia Spears graduated from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN with a bachelor of science in political science. After college she worked as a traveling leadership consultant...
	Voluntourism Bio: Elisa Sabatini serves as the Executive Director for Los Niños, Inc. She is responsible for providing strategic direction, supervising staff, creating new programs, and securing...
	Women's Friendships Bio: Kim Flood Ryan is Co-owner of Bluegrass Academy Childcare and Project Manager of AIM Healthcare Services. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University in Healthcare...
	Personal Health and Fitness
	Public Speaking As a professional speaking coach, Mary Anne Dorward has helped hundreds of people give powerful and winning presentations. She has also taught strategic communication workshops around the world. Her...
	Business Etiquette Certified etiquette consultant Carol Bory guides an extensive array of one-on-one sessions, company meetings, seminars, and tutorials for executives honing their skills and polish in the corporate...
	Stress Management Debbie Mandel, M.A is a stress-management specialist, radio show host, mind/body lecturer, creator of an educational website, and the author of three self-help books: Addicted to Stress:A Woman's 7...
	Internships As the first Executive Director Pam Norman joined Indiana INTERNnet – a free online system that connects Hoosier college students with in-state employers for internship opportunities – in January...
	Finding Your Passion Linda Rendleman , M.S.,speaker, facilitator and author, is dedicated to the development...
	Women's History Month Jamie Sheriff is a graduate of the University of Southern Indiana where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, with a minor in Marketing. Jamie was an active member of the Delta...
	Male/Female Relationships Dr. Lori Hart Ebert has an undergraduate degree in Education from Auburn University, a master’s degree in Education from the University of Montevallo, and a doctorate degree in Higher Education...
	Parenting Paula Statman, B.S.E., M.S.S.W. is an award-winning author and internationally respected educator who is recognized for her groundbreaking efforts in the field of child personal safety education....
	Hazing Elizabeth J. Allan, Ph.D. is Associate Professor in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Maine where she teaches courses for the Masters and Doctoral degree programs in...
	Life Long Learning Lee Woodham Digiovanni is an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education at Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, GA. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Early...
	Communication Jessica Gendron is the Director of Women's Education for Phired Up Productions, a company whose sole focus is training membership organizations how to grow in both quantity and quality. Jessica is...
	Time Management Ellen Shertzer works part-time for Indiana University as the Greek Alumni Coordinator and is a full-time mother and wife. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Communication and Human...
	Career Search Helene Martucci Lamarre has an undergraduate degree in English Education from Purdue University and a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Northern Illinois University. She is currently a college...
	Etiquette Georgia Holmes Doran is the Associate Director of Graduate Career Management and Professional Development at the University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business in Columbia, South Carolina....
	Community Service Concerned about the educational achievement gap for at-risk students from underrepresented communities in North Carolina, Megan George went into action with a series of educational programs,...
	Financial Management Since graduating from Yale University in 2002, Anya Kamenetz has lived in New York City and freelanced as a journalist. In 2004, the Village Voice nominated her for a Pulitzer Prize in feature...
	Internet Privacy Safety Parry Aftab is a security, privacy and cyberspace lawyer, as well as an author and child advocate. Recently more than 90% of her time is donated to Internet issues involving children and adults,...
	Domestic Violence Kelly Addington and Becca Tieder are experts on sexual assault awareness and prevention as well as sexual empowerment. While in college at the University of West Florida, these two lifelong friends...
	Coaching and Mentoring Christine Hassler went down many yellow brick roads before getting to her personal “Oz.” She grew up in Dallas, TX and then decided to go to college at Northwestern University in...
	Change Management "When fate hands you a lemon, let's try to make lemonade." Dale Carnegie. Hi! My name is Emily Muhlberger and like everyone in business, I have been working on perfecting my recipe for...
	Civic Engagement Heidi Pendergast is a full time student at the University of California, Berkeley studying Political Science. Before attending Berkeley, she worked for four years for Rock the Vote, a national...
	Wellness Cyndi Lee is the director and founder of the OM yoga center in New York, NY. Cyndi is a long-time practitioner of both Hatha Yoga and Tibetan Buddhism and has a reputation as a nurturing,...
	Diversity Annie C. Kolman, BS, MAS, CPA is a Koren- American woman who is an auditor in public accounting at Ernst & Young, LLP in Chicago, IL. She took time out to talk to us about her experiences with...
	Motivation Jamie Sheriff is a graduate of the University of Southern Indiana where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, with a minor in Marketing. Jamie was an active member of the Delta Zeta...
	Managing Conflict A native of Howell, Michigan, Robyn Paige attended Alma College in Alma, Michigan where she obtained her Bachelor’s in Music Education. While at Alma, Robyn joined Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority and was...
	Women's Empowerment Erin Weed is a professional speaker, author, self-defense instructor and college safety expert. She specializes in educating young women about their personal safety and motivating them to become...
	Mental Health At seventeen, Lizzie Simon was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This diagnosis propelled her into a life of advocacy and action where mental health issues are concerned. She is the author of...
	Self Esteem A recent graduate of The University of Washington, Tara now works as an Executive Assistant for Lee & Smith, PC, a lobbying law firm in Washington, D.C. During...