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Notes From the Field as a Mother in Leadership
10 parenting tricks that also apply to the workplace
Being a mom teaches you everything you need to know about being a business leader.
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From Steno Pads to C-Suites: We’ve Come a Long Way
In light of our Women in Leadership issue, Comstock’s President and Publisher Winnie Comstock-Carlson reflects on how far we’ve come.
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Education as a Common Good
OPINION: An inside look at the California State University strike
An overwhelming majority of California Faculty Association members voted to authorize a strike in November 2023, and the association shut down the California State University system on January 22.
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The World Needs More Builders
Five steps to better leadership in a changing culture
Leaders and the field of leadership are changing, as well as the world of work. We are shifting and transforming to attract and retain talent and create excellent organizational outcomes in volatile and unpredictable times.
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Is Education’s Future Safe — or Artificial?
Comstock’s president and publisher Winnie Comstock-Carlson weighs in on the future of education with AI.
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10 Strategies to Make 2024 Your Most Profitable Year Ever
A veteran business coach offers tips for the new year
In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of business, the role of a leader is both thrilling and challenging. This year, it’s crucial for leaders to be armed with the right strategies to navigate the corporate landscape successfully.
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Rollercoaster Weather Shows Why California Needs Better Infrastructure for Wetter Years
CalMatters: The sequence of events so far underscores the simple fact that predicting California’s weather, despite enormous advances in technology, is still educated guesswork.
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Fighting for Space (Opinion)
El Dorado Hills residents combat development on ‘into perpetuity’ open space
OPINION: For many people, the unincorporated community of El Dorado Hills drew them in because of its rolling hillsides and untouched panoramic views that resemble the French countryside. Yet a five-person board of supervisors has the power to determine the town’s fate — and people are biting their nails over whether the board opposes conversion of a greenbelt known as the “old golf course” and its environs into a housing development.
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A Time for Inspiration
Why do we so often abandon our New Year’s resolutions? Comstock’s president and publisher Winnie Comstock-Carlson wishes readers a Happy New Year while contemplating the comparative power of inspiration.
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What Is Innovation?
Innovation is a process by which a domain, product or service is renewed and brought up to date by applying new processes, introducing new techniques or establishing successful ideas to create new value. The creation of value is a defining characteristic of innovation. Simple enough, right?