Member Login | Membership Sign Up
WITI Notable Quotables
"Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination."
- Mae Jemison, American Physician & Former NASA Astronaut
Source: Biography.com
Need some inspiration? Check out WITI Notable Quotables in our WITI members only section. If you have a favorite quote you wish to share, please e-mail it to: [email protected]
Five Leaders in Science and Technology to Be Inducted to WITI Hall of Fame During October WITI Women and Technology Summit: Women's Leadership - Shaping the Future... Click Here to Read the Press Release!
Join WITI Today!
WITI Featured Network Event
Current Trends In IT: Executing In The Current Economy - Executive Panel Discussion July 31, 2008 • Atlanta, GA • Register Now!
Join WITI in Atlanta for a dynamic panel of executive speakers including...
• Genevieve Bos, Owner, Founding Publisher, Pink Magazine (Moderator)
• Leigh Davis, Vice President and Regional CIO, Alabama Power
• Diana Melick, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Siemens Energy and Automation
• David K. Henriksen, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Physician Practice Solutions, McKesson Corporation
• Karen Painter, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Applications, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
• Deborah Dean, Executive VP and Chief Technology Officer, Matria Healthcare, Inc.
Continued ...
For a Complete List of WITI Network Events, Click Here!
WITI Leadership
Leadership Skills: Getting a Derailed Effort Back on Track
By Marian Cook
At some point in your career, you are likely to be in charge of a project or initiative that is - how shall we say it politely? - underperforming. I was once asked to take over an ERP implementation that was going very poorly indeed. In fact, the client said that if the previous project manager ever stepped foot on the client's property again, they were going to call the police. Since, as the African proverb says, "smooth seas do not make skillful sailors," I volunteered to take the project over. I knew that if I could get the situation back on track, the learning would be tremendous and personally rewarding. Besides, there was no place to go but up!
Continued ...
Don't Miss WITI's 2008 National Conference!
Including the 13th Annual WITI Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Ceremony - Monday October 13, 2008 @ 6:00pm!
Have you ever attended a WITI Hall of Fame Event? Check out the New and Improved WITI Hall of Fame portal for videos of the past recipients.
WITI Personal Growth
Denying the Truth
By Jane Herman
There is something I will bet that you do that you are not aware of - and it is seriously undermining your personal relationships. I call it "denying the truth" - and I don't mean lying to cover up your own thoughts or actions - I mean denying the truth of the other person.
We all live in our own version of reality and for us it represents our "truth." At the deepest recesses of our being we "just know" what we think, feel, see, hear, etc. and for us it is indeed our reality.
Continued ...
Register Now!
Participants in these teleclasses and webinars have made major changes in their lives, after just the first class!
"Improve Your Job Search Success with Project Planning" Begins Aug. 2, 12pm ET (9am PT)
In this tele-course series Mark Cummuta and April M. Williams will share from their experience proven job hunting techniques that you can put to immediate use in your own job search.
This class is DISCOUNTED for WITI members... Click here for details!
"Exploring Your Life Mission" Begins Sep. 10, 8-9pm ET (5-6pm PT)
This series will help you to gain a clear understanding of your unique gifts, passions, needs, and values, so that you can discover what you want to do with the rest of your life.
This class is DISCOUNTED for WITI members... Click here for details!
"Success Strategies for Life & Career" Begins Sep. 18, 8-9pm ET (5-6pm PT)
This series of two one-hour teleclasses is for those who already have a specific goal and want to learn the strategies and tools that successful achievers use to achieve their goals.
This class is DISCOUNTED for WITI members... Click here for details!
Special Offer for WITI Members:
GEICO offers low rates, exceptional 24-hour customer service, and high-quality car insurance to over 8 million policy holders in the United States. GEICO also offers insurance products for motorcycles, boats, homes, and personal umbrella protection.
Visit the award winning GEICO.com for your free, easy, no-obligation rate quote. Your subscription to WITI's newsletter could save you even more money.
All inquiries will benefit the WITI professional association.
Visit: www.GEICO.com or Call: 1-800-368-2734 and Mention WITI to Receive Your Discounted Quote Today!
Back to the Top
Have you taken advantage of these WITI insurance services through BMS?
Talking Price on Life Insurance
When we buy most things, price is often a deciding factor where we buy it. Why pay more for the same things? Indeed why, if you are comparing the same thing. Just look at these monthly, female, non-smoker life insurance rates:
Coverage Age |
$1,000,000 |
$500,000 |
$250,000 |
$100,000 |
30 |
$21.88 |
$13.56 |
$8.97 |
$7.88 |
40 |
$28.88 |
$17.06 |
$10.72 |
$9.10 |
50 |
$69.13 |
$38.50 |
$21.44 |
$14.00 |
These are the rates for a 10 year term policy, based on a super preferred health class, which the majority of the public can not meet the underwriting requirements to buy.
The price certainly is right, but is this a good buy? Yes and No. Yes, it is an excellent buy if the need why you are buying life insurance will disappear within the 10 year period, like a student loan. No, it is a poor buy if that need continues and you are living after ten years. Term insurance is temporary. If you use term insurance for long term obligations, it will end up costing you more and finally be of little or no use to those you are trying to protect.
Are we against a person buying term insurance? Absolutely not! We sell term and lots of it. Term insurance is a great buy when it fits your need for insurance or is best for your immediate budget. Next time we will talk about how much life insurance do you need, what kind is best for you to buy and where to get the tools to do your own planning on this type of purchase. Life insurance is a major purchase. Let us give you the tools to plan for yourself and save money.
Contact Us At: [email protected] or (800) 870-8702
WITI Members: Click Here for Special Offers and Opportunities!
Partner Events & Announcements
Join WITI @ Voices of Global Leaders Conference!
Voices of Global Leaders July 26, 2008 Santa Clara University, CA
Leaders of Silicon Valley - Join Us!
21 Women Leaders from developing countries are gathering at Santa Clara University on July 26th for the Voices of Global Leaders Conference.
This conference is designed to bring astute business minds and socially conscious people from Silicon Valley together to meet with these global leaders and provide strategic direction to their grass roots projects. This input will impact lives thousands of miles away.
This is a unique opportunity to discover that you have a whole new capacity to make a difference in the world. You will be amazed at the bold actions of these women change agents. In their voices you will hear the possibility of dramatic results.
Find out more at www.VoicesofGlobalLeaders.org
Join WITI @ Blackhat Las Vegas 2008!
Blackhat Las Vegas 2008 A Technical Information Security Conference August 2-7, 2008 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
This August, The Black Hat Briefings return to the venerable Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino for another installment of the premier North American technical information security conference. Every year the lineup of presentations helps define the security headlines for the following year and 2008 will be no exception.
Register Today!
Join WITI @ RFID World 2008!
RFID World 2008 MGM Grand Casino and Resort Las Vegas, NV September 8-10, 2008
RFID World is recognized as the gathering place for builders, buyers and sellers of RFID and Auto-ID technologies. Come to discover new technologies from around the globe, attend the educational sessions and explore how today's solutions can help your business thrive.
WITI members get 15% discount on the following registration packages:
- Deluxe 3-Day Conference Pass
- 2 Day- Conference Pass
- 1-Day Conference Pass
For more information visit the website: www.rfid-world.com/2008
To register, use priority code: WITI03
Join WITI @ Interop New York 2008!
Interop New York 2008 The Leading Business Technology Event September 15-19, 2008 @ The Javits Center
Join thousands of business and technology leaders at Interop New York and gain comprehensive insight into the latest IT innovations. Attend 150+ sessions, visit 250+ leading exhibitors, network with peers and learn how to build an IT strategy that improves business agility.
Register Today!
Join WITI @ ACI's Corporate Network Security Leadership Event!
Corporate Network Security Leadership Event - A Strategic & Educational Conference October 16-17, 2008 Washington, DC
"The hackers are getting more malicious and more clever. Traditional security measures aren't working anymore, so you have to step up your vigilance and improve security." - Andy Faris, Message Labs Inc.
Please join us October 16-17, 2008 in Washington, DC, for a gathering of CISO's, CSO's, CTO's, Directors and Managers.
With Cyber terrorism continuing to escalate for the U.S. government and businesses of all sizes, computer experts recommend companies take the necessary steps to protect their valuable data. Some companies find it hard to justify spending money on network security, especially large amounts, however the financial burden will most likely be much higher if they don't protect themselves now.
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKING EXECUTIVES Include: SANS Institute, Speaker TBA • Craig Lucca, Manager of Information Risk; Bloomberg • Patrick Hale, Deputy Director, State of Michigan; Michigan Department of Information Technology • Peter Allor, Program Manager for Intelligence & Vendor Relations and Special Assistant to the GM; IBM Internet Security Systems • Rian Campbell, Information Security; Federal Reserve Bank • Roger Herbst, CISSP, Senior IT Security Specialist; The Timken Company • Steve Orrin, Director of Security Solutions; Intel Corporation • Steve Spak, Distinguished Member of Technical Staff; Verizon • Tara Kissoon, Director of Information Security; VISA, Incorporated • Tim Callahan, First Vice President, Technology Risk Management and CISO, People's United Bank • Tom Bowers, Senior Security Evangelist; Kaspersky Lab • C. Warren Axelrod, SVP; Bank of America
Please Register by emailing Akin Akinsanya at [email protected] or calling at (414) 221-1700 Ext. 137 and use Source Code WITI to receive your discount.
Sponsors & Media Partners: WITI • SANS Institute • IEEE Computer Society • Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) • Dark Reading
Back to the Top
Upcoming Network Events
"At a recent WITI Boston event, I met a former client from 10 years ago when I worked for another company. We sat together at the meeting and got re-acquainted. Since then, my former client has introduced me to several IT executives at their firm to generate interest in our services, which may lead to new business. This demonstrates that networking and participating in WITI events can have very positive results...both professionally and personally."
-- Steffani Lomax, Vice President and Co-founder, Software Success Partners
July 24 - Los Angeles "Discoveries, Technologies, Conversation" hosted by Disney and WITI
July 31 - Atlanta Current Trends In IT: Executing In The Current Economy - Executive Panel Discussion
August 6 - Houston Hot Technology Roundtable: Shaping the Future
August 19 - Las Vegas Wine Tasting at Frediani's (Green Valley Pky & Sunset)
August 20 - San Diego Corporate Politics: The Elephant in the Conference Room
August 21 - Research Triangle Park 4 Keys Unlocking Your Career Success Plan
September 9 - Las Vegas Women in Technology Across Industries
September 16 - South Florida Save the Date
September 17 - San Diego Trademarks: Valuable Resources in Today's Business Climate
September 18 - Research Triangle Park WITI RTP SMART Connections - Fall Networking Event
September 25 - Charlotte WITI Charlotte SMART Networking - Fall Event
October 7 - Las Vegas Foundation Room Social
October 16 - Research Triangle Park Her Story Credit Suisse
October 21 - South Florida Save the Date for Patti Bast, Watson's VP Technology and Infrastructure
More information about network events in your area is available on our website.
WITI @ - Keeping you up-to-date on where you'll find WITI!
[email protected] keeps you up to date on where you will find WITI partners, WITI discounts, WITI women attending industry events. Visit the Members area of the WITI website for priority discount codes for these events. If you want a discount to an event you will be attending and/or want to meet other WITI women at that event, just let us know so we can get it for you!
Voices of Global Leaders Jul 26 2008 Santa Clara, California
Black Hat USA 2008 Aug 2 2008-Aug 7 2008 Las Vegas, Nevada
Virtual Prototyping Dinner & Speakers Event Aug 6 2008 Los Angeles, California
svase CXO Leadership Forum: Negotiating the Pre-Money Valuation Aug 13 2008 Menlo Park, California
RFID-World Sep 8 2008-Sep 10 2008 Las Vegas, Nevada
Interop New York Sep 15 2008-Sep 19 2008 New York, New York
Going Green Sep 15 2008-Sep 17 2008 San Francisco, California
Oracle Open World 2008 Sep 21 2008-Sep 25 2008 San Francisco, California
Corporate Network Security Conference Oct 16 2008-Oct 17 2008 Washington, District of Columbia
ESC Boston Oct 27 2008-Oct 30 2008 Boston, Massachusetts
For more information and discounts
Back to the Top
|