tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44755980444524580052012-02-16T12:11:50.419-06:00Jean Regan, CEO of <a href="http://www.tranzact.com/">TranzAct Technologies</a> and founder of <a href="http://www.womenandlogistics.com/">Women and Logistics</a>, reflects on her role as a woman executive, mother and wife.Jean H. Reganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11290260484464543494noreply@blogger.comBlogger281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4475598044452458005.post-7929745908846584002012-01-26T12:51:00.001-06:002012-01-26T12:52:30.079-06:00

Most women like to communicate - it's in our nature, but what happens when we need to communicate for results? I have learned that when communicating for results there are some general guidelines that help get you there: Define What You Want - you can start by creating a "must have" and a "nice if" list. Knowing what you absolutely "must have" and what you are willing to settle for will help you

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This time of year the gyms are packed with people making their new years resolutions to exercise more, eat less and lose weight. In most places the gyms are back to their normal numbers of attendance by Mid-March. Why do most of us lose interest in keeping our new years resolutions? I have some ideas that may point us to the road to success! Be Specific & Realistic. Keep your resolution list to 1

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Tis the season...to go shopping, travel and spend extra time with our families. As fun as the holiday season is, it can also cause a lot of stress for many of us. Deciding whose house to got to on what day, spending more than our budgets can handle and dealing with delayed flights can lead to A LOT of frustration! Here are a few tips for common holiday stressors: Family Stress Take Turns.

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Just because Thanksgiving is behind us doesn't mean we should forget the power of Gratitude. In fact, heading into what is sometimes the most stressful time of year for many of us, remembering what we are grateful for can create the happiest of holidays. I think that people who take the time to notice and appreciate the good things around them are happier and more peaceful. The key is; making a

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I recently attended a funeral of someone that I remember for being a great listener. While this may not sound like something so grand to be remembered for, I agree with Brenda Ueland who writes in her essay, The Art of Listening, "The people who really listen to us are the ones we move toward, and want to sit in their radius as though it does us good." That is exactly how one felt in his presence

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Why do you see so much pink every October? October is Breast Cancer Awareness, which is an annual campaign by major breast cancer organizations to increase awareness of the disease. This includes education the public about early detection, the cause, diagnosis, treatment, and support for survivors. In an effort to support Breast Cancer Awareness I wanted to post a blog about just that - Breast

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Customer service is critical to small businesses. Good customer service can be the difference between being able to survive and great success. Business to customer loyalty is what makes a company stand out. Listen to your customers. Really listen, by re-capping the conversation and asking questions so that your customer knows you understand what they are looking for. Have you ever been on the

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Building and maintaining healthy relationships with the buyer is the key to developing a strong network. Having a strong network allow you to reach far more prospects than you could on your own. Attracting and maintaining a solid sales network today is the foundation of tomorrow's success. Here are some ways to build those important relationships: When it comes to attracting or building a solid

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End of Summer, Back to School and beginning of the football season...that's Labor Day right? What does Labor Day mean to you? If you are like me, Labor Day means a well derserved day off marking the end of summer and the beginning of the school year. Well, just like Memorial Day, there's a little more to this holiday then that. Did you know tht before Labor Day was an official US holiday: the

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Hiring employees is something every company needs to do, and yet few seem to do it effectively. Instead of rolling the dice here are some pointers from our Human Resource Manager here at TranzAct Technologies, Linda Richardson: Determine your needs and create a job description. Writing out the qualifications for the position you are trying to fill and prioritizing them will help you have a clear

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Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability. ~Sam Keen The dog days of summer are here. The days we long for, to lie in a hammock and read a book, sit at a camp fire and stare at the stars, or take a late afternoon nap in the sun… All year long we work, plan, schedule and work some more. Now is the time to kick back, relax and enjoy long summer nights. No holiday parties to plan and

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In a recent article in the Chicago Tribune Can today's career women really have it all?, Alexis Grant talks about the message being sent to young women: "you can have it all." Alexis states that having it all isn't always as glamours as it sounds. She says, that while there is nothing wrong with trying to accomplish everything you want in life (career & family), there is a flip side. Alexis

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The 12th Annual Transamerica Retirement Survey revealed that for many Americans their retirement strategy is simply not to retire. The research shows how largely unprepared for retirement most are, and how few have a backup plan in the event that they are forced to retire earlier than planned. Planning and saving for retirement may seem like goals that are far in the future. Yet saving,

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Memorial Day means different things to different people. For some it is the unofficial beginning of the summer, a shopping trip to find the best sales, a long weekend getaway or a BBQ with the neighbors. However, Memorial Day was meant to be a day to remember and honor our fallen soldiers. So many have laid down their lives knowing full well the dangers they accepted in performing their duties

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Have you ever found yourself saying yes when you really wanted to say no? You are not alone. Studies have shown that women are significantly less likely to say no then men. More often then we'd like to admit, we agree to do things we'd rather not be a part of. Family members ask us to lend them money, co-workers ask for favors, stores mess up our order and we feel bad speaking up. Why? We want

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According to a recent publication from Business Journal, McKinsey & Company, Unlocking the Full Potential of Women in the US Economy, women entering the workforce account for a quarter of current GDP, yet the full potential of women in the workforce has yet to be tapped. Why don't women reach full potential? The article by Joanna Barsh talks about different forces that tend to hold women back.

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We all run into obstacles in our life. How do you handle them? Do you spend time giving reasons why the obstacle prevented you from  reaching a desired outcome or do you overcome the obstacle to achieve results? Which one do you prefer? I think most of us would prefer to be gaining results rather than giving reasons. Giving reasons why, or placing blame is just a way of defending yourself.  Most

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In the later half of 2010, the NBER (National Bureau of Economic Research) announced the recession was over in June of 2009 because the economy’s business activity had stopped declining. The recession may have ended in numbers and on paper, but the pain hasn’t. In the town I live in, Schoen’s clothing store, which had been in business for over 70 years, just closed their doors. My husband has

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“Everybody can be great because everybody can serve” – Martin Luther King  Have you noticed there is a cycle of giving and it can be contagious? Giving actions encourage others to give.   We set an example by giving that demonstrates to others through our actions that giving is part of our essence. Being the recipient of a giving action encourages you to give.   Ever notice how

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Expectations…we all have them. But how do we react to unmet expectations? What happens when our child is not the athlete we expected them to be? How do we react to a promotion that doesn’t come through? Do we cancel our outdoor plans when it turns out to be a rainy day, or do we plan around it? Whether we know it or not, we form expectations on a regular basis - In fact, it happens so often

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Well it’s that time of year again for proclamations and promises, revelations and resolutions.  Once the holiday craze passes, it seems that the passion and energy always carry over into big hopes for the New Year.  Whether they are personal aspirations or professional goals, I’ve noticed that every year the month of January is filled with noisy declarations of self-improvement.  By mid-spring we

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Margin: an amount beyond the minimum necessary.  In light of the hustle and bustle that surrounds the holiday season, I wanted to take a moment to discuss the importance of life’s “margins of victory.”  In life unexpected things happen at unexpected times, and many times, especially during the holidays, we tend to balance such full schedules that even the slightest tip of the scale will create

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It’s that time of the year – the holidays are at our doorstep, we are wrapping up the end of the year and our social calendars are rapidly filling with holiday get-togethers and various gatherings. It’s also the time of year when we are faced with the harsh reality that there are people out there who are far worse off than we are… and given the state of our economy the last few years, I am sure

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“Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.” - Sun Tzu With the end of the year approaching, it’s time to take a good look at where we are as a company and where we want to be in the coming year… There are many different perceptions of what a successful “Strategic Plan” should be, and so many methods to develop such a plan. I

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The time of year has come: your kids are back in school. No matter what their age, this means the working mom has a new routine to establish. You have to creatively juggle all the responsibilities that come with getting your child prepared for the year ahead. Depending on whether your child is in pre-school, grammar school, high school or going off to college – there are a lot of dynamics

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So what does it take to be successful, aside from hard work? Sacrifice, flexibility and planning, and lots of it. When you visualize a dream and set your goals to get you there, many people will only see what they will gain. This can be a recipe for failure. In visualizing the big picture, you also have to consider the sacrifices that need to be made in order for you to reach your destination. In

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I am Jean Regan, President and Owner of Tranzact Technologies. For my first blog post I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce a new organization, as well as share a little bit about me and how I’ve found success in both my professional and personal life. We recently developed Women and Logistics, our newest contribution to the Logistics and Supply chain industry with you in mind… Whether

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Our 25th year celebration was a night to remember. I can't believe how much this company has accomplished, and how much money we've saved our clients.As a token of their appreciation, our employees surprised us with a wonderful gift. I made it on the cover of Forbes!

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