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Women's Leadership Collaborative Monthly Newsletter

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This Month's Inspirational Theme

Plant the Seeds of Greatness Month is celebrated in February annually to bring out the greatness within each of us. As we exit January with our resolutions underwater and our gym membership hanging on by a thread, the month of February comes around with the promise of spring. Now is the time to reaffirm ourselves to the cause of betterment. So pick up that class you always wanted to take, and invest in a really good mattress, because this February, we are planting the seeds of greatness in our lives and changing it for the better.

5 EASY STEPS TO BRING GREATNESS INTO YOUR LIFE


1. Find your zone of genius- Your zone of genius is where your passions, interests, and skills

align — find it!


2. Make a plan- Craft out an executable plan for the next six weeks.


3. Focus on the basics- Forget about the macro logistics and focus on the basic aspects of your

plan.


4. Get ready for the struggle- Nothing worth having comes easy, so get your head down and be

ready to give your best to every task at hand.


5. Prepare yourself for abundance- Operating from the place of fear and scarcity is paralyzing;

however, once you have sown the seeds of greatness, get ready to harvest abundance.

For more information on how you can plant your own seeds of greatness, please click here

February is Black History Month

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of Black leaders from our region and beyond, as well as engage in conversations about how to better support Black community members today.


Check out these articles which focus on Pioneers and Change makers, Black History Month through the lens of Black Health and Wellness, and more:


Modern day Trailblazers

Be Inspired Spotlight Series... Get To Know Our Modern Day Trailblazers

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Pamela Steele, Owner, Pamela Roose Specialty Hand Knits & Yarn

Do you have any nicknames?

Pammy, only a few people get to call me that.

 

If you could give a younger person career advice, what would it be?

Your word is your bond, people can’t trust you if you don’t keep your word.

 

If we went to happy hour, what would you order?

A glass of cabernet, or occasionally a margarita.

 

What is a valuable lesson you learned in your career?

Do not only take someone’s opinion on a subject, do your own homework and research, the more questions you ask, the more you learn and gain knowledge. There is a time to speak and a time to listen, you learn more from listening and watching.

 

If you could be anywhere other than here, right this minute, where would you be?

Walking on a beach, listening to the waves and the seagulls. Peace.

 

What do you think is the key to professional success?

Being honest and straightforward. I find people will respond and know you can be trusted.

 

What are you happiest doing when you’re not working?

Watching a movie and knitting for myself or playing music and singing.

 

What causes are you passionate about?

Anything I am involved with, but particularly children’s music, art, and my city.

 

What would be your personal motto?

Stand for what is right, even if you are standing alone.

 

Who is someone you admire, and why?

I have many people, but my grandmother. She taught me to be a strong, independent woman. The values I live by were instilled by her. She taught me if you want something you have to work hard for it. I guess that is why I put so much energy into anything I do.

The Women's Leadership Collaborative

The Women’s Leadership Collaborative is the premier resource for women to engage in professional development programs to promote personal and professional growth. The WLC’s goal is to unite a diverse mix of inspirational women leaders who empower women to achieve success. 


Each month moving forward, we will focus our newsletter, events, and more on an overarching theme. Please see below for our Monthly Theme Calendar:

 

  • January- Live Your Power: Be Bold/ Celebrate You
  • February- Plant the Seed of Greatness
  • March- Women’s History Month – Remarkable Women
  • April- Know Your Wealth/ National Volunteer Month
  • May- National Small Business Month
  • June- Grow the Life You Live
  • July- Celebrate Your Independence/ Leadership Month
  • August- Work/ Life Balance
  • September- Be Your Best Self
  • October- Communicating with Impact
  • November- Mindfulness in Managing Expectations
  • December- Be In The Moment/ Living In The “Present"


For more information on the Women's Leadership Collaborative please click here. This website features:

  • Values Statement
  • Meet Leslie
  • Recorded Webinars
  • WLC Tool-kit