CHOICES Magazine
Summer 2024 Empowering Women Leaders Worldwide
Online Article Archive
Thoughts on Leadership
My first memory of leadership is when my older brother of nearly 5 was the leader marching around the house trailing Cheerios along his path, with my twin sister and me following behind shrieking and laughing while stepping on and crushing as many of those little circles as we could!
WEA University
Welcome to an exciting year of empowerment and growth! We are thrilled to announce our Women Entrepreneurs Educational Offerings for 2024!
Serving With Conviction
The leader who leads and serves well is an inspiration to those who follow. The leader is the individual whose followers believe and turn to for guidance in making decisions based on what is expected of them.
Welcome to the Women Entrepreneurs Associaton
The Women Entrepreneurs Association (WEA) is more than a networking group; it is a hub for connection, collaboration, and celebration. Providing a secure space for like-minded women entrepreneurs, WEA fosters an environment where members can brainstorm, share ideas, gain perspective, and offer mutual support with kindness, courtesy, and honest feedback.
Rise in Resilience
How many times have you felt like life or business was hard and you wanted to give up! You feel you’ve poured your heart and soul into something, only to feel drained and depleted. It is in the hard times that you build resilience which makes it easier to navigate life’s ups and downs. In the unpredictable rollercoaster of life, resilience is the ability to adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of adversity.
Leadership Lessons I Learned from Nelson Mandela
The 1990s were a transformative period in South Africa, marked by the end of apartheid, the release of Nelson Mandela from prison, and the subsequent transition to a democratic government with the 1994 elections. Because of my position in the Head Office of the newspaper group, I often attended events hosted by one of our prestigious newspapers, which is how I had the good fortune to meet Mr. Mandela on several occasions.
From the Editor
Welcome to this special issue of our magazine, dedicated to the ever evolving and profoundly impactful topic of Leadership. In today’s rapidly changing world, the need for strong, adaptive, and empathetic leaders has never been more critical.
True Intent with Horsepower
Old Grey Mare lived and died on her own terms. Wild and free, and in her last hours, surrounded by her herd, who stood silent on a ridge above her. They held the sacred space and quietly grieved her passing. She was an estimated 32 years old.
Cultivating Creativity
Great leaders know that creativity is a key component of survival. You must demonstrate to your team members every day of every month of every year, year after year, what creativity means and how important it is to the organization.