Upcoming Event
Inside the Leaders’ Studio: From Passion to Product
Begins Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 5:29 PM
Join us September 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St., Portland for Inside the Leaders’ Studio: From Passion to…
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Women’s Leadership Series
Inside the Leaders’ Studio: From Passion to Product
September 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Arts Center
Join us to kick off the Women’s Leadership Series with an intimate and inspiring conversation with Portland design leaders Beth Shissler, co-owner and president of Sea Bags, which turns recycled sails into fashionable bags; Charlotte Leavitt, founder of CHART metalworks, which turns nautical charts embedded in resin into stylish jewelry; and Erin Flett, Erin Flett, a graphic, surface and textile designer whose pillow collection for Studio E Flett Design and line of fabrics for local bag manufacturer AU capture her eclectic, hand drawn style. These Portland-based designers and entrepreneurs will discuss their sources of inspiration, the challenges they confront in running global design companies and their aesthetic guilty pleasures. The conversation will be followed by an informal reception. RSVP
Inside the Leaders’ Studio: From Earth to Table
September 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Strand Theatre in Rockland
Join us to kick off the Women’s Leadership Series with inspiring stories from Midcoast foodies Reba Richardson, Hatchet Cove Farm and Melody Wolfertz, In Good Company and the Wine Seller, as told to moderator Susanna Liller, author of Circle Power and The Heroine’s Choice. Through their stories, we will hear how their leadership evolved as they followed their dreams to develop successful businesses in the food industry in the Midcoast region. A reception will follow at the Dowling Walsh Gallery with refreshments provided by local restaurants and caterers. RSVP
The New Normal
While the systems, structures, and cultures around us often feel as stuck as cement, in reality, the world around us is in a constant state of flux. “The only constant,” reads the bumper sticker, “is change.” As leaders, each of us have the potential to bring our own dreams to play and contribute to building “the New Normal.” Together we’ll explore what the new normal looks like to each of us in an ever-changing environment, how our leadership contributes to its emergence, and what alliances can accelerate our visions for change. Join us! These events are free and open to the public. RSVP by clicking on the links below:
October 5 at the Auburn Public Library from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
October 6 at CIEE in Portland from noon-1:30 p.m.
October 7 at the Bangor Public Library from noon-1:30 p.m.
October 15 at the Rockland Public Library from noon-1:30 p.m.
Bucking the Assimilation Trend
Diversity generates better outcomes in all aspects of our lives. As women leaders, this means bucking the trend to assimilate by surfacing and showcasing our authentic selves. It means standing out and shining bright. It could mean failing publicly or being wrong. It means engaging in fierce conversations and rubbing up against creative tensions. Together we’ll explore tapping into our authentic selves to bring forth our greatest gifts, discuss the structures and systems that support authenticity, and explore how we encourage each other by shining the spotlight on our differences in service of better. RSVP by clicking on the links below:
December 7 at the Auburn Public Library from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
December 8 at CIEE in Portland from noon-1:30 p.m.
December 9 at the Bangor Public Library from noon-1:30 p.m.
December 17 at the Rockland Public Library from noon-1:30 p.m.
Building Productive Networks
When you meet people, are you creating opportunity? Human capital has been rated almost as high as financial capital when it comes to individual value in the marketplace. Our ability, as women, to leverage and mobilize our network is one of the most salient factors contributing to our business and personal goals. While much is focused on helping women expand their networks, real work needs to be focused on the types of networks women build. While women are natural relationship builders (and bring this value to our professional setting), we may actually trip over that depth when it comes to day-to-day transactions. In this session, we’ll explore our notions of network building. We’ll focus on building transactional and bridging networks that translate well into creating business opportunities. We’ll hear stories of women who have taken risks and reciprocated to enhance their visibility and achieve their goals. We’ll also explore the role of advisers, influencers, mentors, and sponsors, as we grow and succeed on our own terms. RSVP by clicking on the links below:
January 11 at CIEE in Portland from noon-1:30 p.m.
Doing Well by Being Well
Despite our best efforts to create boundaries, the Universe is conspiring against us: muddying the waters between work, networking, and play; blurring the rationale behind decisions that are good for business and good for the community; challenging the myth that working longer hours is better. Through our leadership and the power of integration, our paths are no longer about tradeoffs and compromise. Together we’ll explore how to use our leadership and power to enhance our own professional and personal well being, and that of the community. RSVP by clicking on the links below:
February 1 at the Auburn Public Library from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
February 2 at CIEE in Portland from noon-1:30 p.m.
February 3 at the Bangor Public Library from noon-1:30 p.m.
February 11 at the Rockland Public Library from noon-1:30 p.m.
Game Changer
External disruptions – technology, public policy, and weather – transform how we live, work, and play. Leadership can also be disruptive, and when it is, it changes the game, overturns the status quo, and ultimately makes a difference in the way stuff gets done. In our final session, we’ll explore our role as disruptive leaders – when and where it’s appropriate, how we change the game, and where we find joy and allies in the process. RSVP by clicking on the links below:
April 5 at the Auburn Public Library from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
April 6 at CIEE in Portland from noon-1:30 p.m.
April 7 at the Bangor Public Library from noon-1:30 p.m.
April 15 at the Rockland Public Library from noon-1:30 p.m.
