WITI Strategist
Newsletter  •  December 21, 2016

  In This Issue

WITI Leadership
WITI Business
WITI Membership Sale
WITI Women
WITI Featured Employer
WITI Teleclass
WITI Webinar
WITI Careers
WITI Technology
WITI Partner Events
WITI GEICO Tips
WITI Social Media

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  WITI Network Events

January 4, 2017 - Las Vegas, Nevada
The 2017 leadership imperative: cultivating a culture of innovation
January 19, 2017 - Boston, Massachusetts
Coaching Circles: Be Your Best!
January 19, 2017 - Irvine, California
Why Women Need To Lead
January 19, 2017 - Tampa Bay, Florida
WITI Tampa Bay - 2017 Kickoff
February 9, 2017 - San Jose, California
Women in Green Energy & Automotive Forum
February 16, 2017 - Clearwater, Florida
Big Data and Predictive Analytics - What's Next? Part 2

More Network Events

  WITI Partner Events

CES 2017
January 5-8, 2017
Las Vegas, Nevada

Guys Who Get It Awards
January 26, 2017
San Francisco, California

Digital Entertainment World (DEW) 2017
February 1-2, 2017
Marina Del Rey, California

ProjectWorld*Business AnalystWorld Dallas
February 6-8, 2017
Dallas, Texas

BSides Tampa 2017
February 11, 2017
Tampa, Florida

RSA Conference 2017
February 13-17, 2017
San Francisco, California

CIO Denver Summit
February 16, 2017
Denver, Colorado

SDxE 2017
April 10-12, 2017
Las Vegas, Nevada

See Details of All Partner Events Here

  WITI Member Discounts

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Wishing you and your family Happy Holidays from all of us at WITI.

  WITI Leadership

My Wedding Speech - What a Reaction!
By Will Marré

My middle daughter got married this weekend. It was absolutely wonderful... we love and respect the man she married. We love the family that she married into. Even the wedding photographer remarked this wedding had the best "vibe" he had ever been to.

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  WITI Business

Start Recruiting Smart - 3 Important Interview Questions
By Fatimah Gilliam

Bad hiring decisions can be costly and cause a negative ripple effect throughout an organization. In 2012, online shoe and clothing retailer Zappos said bad hiring decisions have cost the company an estimated $100 million over time.

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  WITI Membership Sale

****RED HOT DEAL****

Are you or your company planning on attending the 2017 Women in Technology Summit?

Here's a great way to stretch that conference budget even farther.

Take advantage of this super awesome deal - A Lifetime WITI Membership + Summit 3Day VIP Pass - all for $995 (a savings of $900).

Other offers are still available including a 1 Year Membership for $175 (a $75 savings off regular price), 5 Year Membership for $350 (a $150 savings off regular price) and Lifetime Membership for $600 ($400 savings off regular price)! These offers will end very soon!

Click here to view all offers. The Membership Sale will end on 12/31/2016.

We have special offers for your company too - please contact us at 818-788-9484 or [email protected] to learn more.

  WITI Women

Promoting Women's Success - An Interview with BizWomen
By Brooke Lazar

As much as women benefit the business world, many companies continue to belittle them. BizWomen has taken a stand, by creating an online environment that promotes successful and fulfilled women in their careers.

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  WITI Careers

What Makes Thailand a Great Startup Destination
By Wassana Lampech

Internet-based technology has significantly changed the way we do business. To argue that Internet-based technology is single-handedly responsible for digital startups would not be a far stretch. People can opt to work and run startups from just about anywhere in the world, even at the comfort of their laptops or other smart devices.

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  Featured Employer

Digital-Technical Innovation Advisor
Chicago, IL

Front End Developer
Stockholm, Sweden

Director, Digital Strategy
London, United Kingdom

ITS Business Operations Coordinator
Seattle, WA
  Senior Developer
Baltimore, PA

Manager, Business Intelligence
Beijing, China

Senior Developer
Philadelphia, PA

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Paris, France

  WITI Teleclass

Exploring Your Life Mission
Presenter: Kathy Hill
Four Wednesdays from 8-9PM ET (5-6PM PT), 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, & 2/15

Are you passionate about your life and where you are headed? Do you know your life/career purpose? Before you commit to any specific goals, you must know your true purpose so you can create goals that honor this purpose.

Join Kathy Hill in the following teleclass, to set the foundation for an amazing 2017!!

  WITI Webinars

What Skills Do You Need to Prosper In The Digital Economy?
Presenter: Stephen C Jenvey
Tuesday, January 12, 2017
12-1PM PT (3-4PM ET)

Uber, AirBnB, Alibaba and J.P. Morgan???? Which will be the next industry to be impacted by the digital economy - is it yours?

  This Webinar is FREE To WITI Members! Details!

  WITI Technology

How the 2016 US Election Showcases the Need for Content Governance
By Isabelle Guis

I have been in the United States for several presidential election cycles now, and I am not alone in thinking the 2016 race for the White House has been the most bizarre. Some of the reasons for this are a little more predictable than others, but one factor, in particular, sticks out to me.

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  Join WITI @ Hack Reactor

Not Just a Coding Bootcamp: Think Like a Software Engineer

Hack Reactor is proud to announce a free, online version of our Bootcamp Prep class. Prep is a self-paced course designed to get you into the most selective bootcamps. Geared towards students who are getting ready to apply or interview at a coding bootcamp, Hack Reactor Prep will empower any student to begin their coding journey. Sign up today

  WITI / GEICO Tips

11 Holiday Crafts For The Whole Family

Looking to unleash your crafty side this winter? These inexpensive holiday projects require minimal time, money, or effort - just a little creativity. And best of all, they're easy enough that even your youngest (or clumsiest) family members can join in on the fun.

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