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Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash Staying encouraged in seasons of rapid change can be challenging even for leaders. Here’s a list of quotes we’ve curated from women leaders who have experience in bossing up during challenging times. May these quotes inspire you as you continue to lead bravely and strong.   “Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come.  Get up and make them .” - Madam C.J. Walker “Villagers in Israel would not fight; they held back until I, Deborah , arose until I arose, a mother in Israel.” Deborah (Judges 5:7) “As women, we must stand up for ourselves… As women, we must stand up for each other…As women, we must stand up for justice for all.” Michelle Obama “I'm no longer accepting the things I cannot change...I'm changing the things I cannot accept.” - Angela Davi s The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential—these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excell

Most business people understand the basics behind brand management and generating a company’s identity through its brand. So, we are just going to review the basics of that here. What many business people do not understand is how they need to protect their brand and other intangible assets, like their company’s other intellectual property. Therefore, we are going to do a high level run through of the different types of intellectual property assets and how to protect those assets for your business.  Your brand is more than just your logo! Your brand is the sum total of experiences that your prospects and customers have with you, your company, or your organization. What is your Brand Identity? Your brand identity is made up of the visible elements of your brand, including the colors used, the design, and any logos present. It is also the manner in which your company presents itself to the public and distinguishes itself from its competitors in the minds of consumers. To sum all of

#WeGotNow not “Next.” “Next” is for settlers, and "Now" is for Pioneers. Pioneers are the Change Agents, front line people who face everything first, upfront, and head-on. #WeGotNow people are action takers, creators, fearless entrepreneurs, and consultants. In contrast, “WeGotNext” or Settlers are the benefactors from the Pioneers, who are waiting to get in the game, build on pioneer foundations or experiments.  It takes both to make the world turn. However, at this moment in time, you must seize “Now.”  Seven years ago, due to a leadership change, I was terminated after 13 years of dedicated service to a nonprofit Higher Education Association.  Now, I can say that “pink slip” became my “Pink Bow” because it became the present that I needed to get me to my next. See, I watched the movie “The Godfather,” loyalty was everything, and although when individuals wanted to do something that would be in their best interest, they chose loyalty instead.  I would have never left