by Carrie Koens | Mar 18, 2016 | Influence Building
Although Team Buzz Builder (TBB) has been around since the early days of Weaving Influence, one of our areas of focus for 2016 has been on getting to know the unique individuals who make up TBB. Whether through email exchanges or chatting with each other in our...
by Guest Author | Mar 17, 2016 | Leadership
This post is a part of our 2016 Team Buzz Builder Guest Blogger Series. Today we are pleased to introduce you to Byron Ernest, Superintendent and Head of Schools for Hoosier Academies. It is so exciting to have the opportunity to do a guest post for the Weaving...
by Elizabeth Johnson | Mar 15, 2016 | Inspiration
Have you followed the recent adult coloring book trend? From mandalas and zentangles, to everyday nature scenes or inspirational word art, adults are rediscovering the joy of tuning in to the creative side of their brains. Coloring provides a relaxing, low-cost way to...
by Carrie Koens | Mar 11, 2016 | Leadership
Talent Development. It’s moved beyond being a buzz phrase and become something that companies must focus on in order to survive in the 21st century. Talent development executives are being tasked with developing the next generation, opening doors to the C-suite,...
by Becky Robinson | Mar 10, 2016 | Influence Building
Yes, it happened to me. I succumbed to curiosity/fear to click an attachment on an email. To be clear, it came from a known contact. It looked official. I did have a few twinges of wondering. In fact, a similar email a few months ago raised more flags. I called the...
by Laura Finch | Mar 8, 2016 | Social Media
Where I live on the Potomac River in Alexandria, Virginia, the trees are still bare and grey, but geese are starting to fly north. I’m starting to think about Easter dinner, and maybe even cleaning out that one terrifying linen closet. Spring is creeping just around...
by Carrie Koens | Mar 4, 2016 | Book Launch
My husband likes to say that I am a “safety first” woman. I find security in doing things the same way, in following rules and avoiding unnecessary risks. There’s a reason Becky Robinson started Weaving Influence (willing to take a risk) and why...
by Margy Kerr-Jerrett | Mar 1, 2016 | Inspiration
Yesterday, I went out to buy a toy for my 3-month old baby girl. We perused the aisles of high tech games, life-like stuffed animals, and battery-operated battleships with lights and sounds and finally arrived at the 0-6 month baby toys. Not having had much experience...
by Carrie Koens | Feb 26, 2016 | Influence Building
It’s been a while since I’ve done a linked post on Friday, but one of the best ways to build community is to help spread the word for others, don’t you think? As Becky continues to spread the word about Hometown Reads (links included below, just in...
by Guest Author | Feb 23, 2016 | Inspiration
I work for Weaving Influence, so the idea of “threads” and weaving them together to create a cohesive whole is inherent to what I do every day. Our goal is influence, so we have to be mindful at every step along the way of the threads we choose, the patterns we...