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Hard work, discipline and diligence are just a few qualities of the Top 25 Women of Houston. These women have broken barriers in their respective fields and left an indelible mark on the face of Houston. This impressive group of honorees consists of civic and cultural icons, entrepreneurs and corporate executives. Friends, family and colleagues will laud the accomplishments of these outstanding leaders during an awards ceremony atThe Downtown Aquarium on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

“The Female Success Factor’s Top 25 Women illustrate the best examples of visionaries and business titans who have found their passion and become dedicated examples of success in action in Houston,” said Munson Steed, publisher of rolling out.

The 2009 Honorees: Carol Mims Galloway – Board Secretary, Houston Independent School District; Judy Foston – CEO and Founder, Foston International Inc.; Dr. Letitia Plummer –Owner and Dentist, Maxwello Dental Spa and Wellness; Judge Hilary Green – Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7 Place 1; Margo Williams Handy – Principal, MWH Public Relations; Deidre Boone – Vice-President, Ready Women and Co-Owner, The Root of You Salon and Day Spa; ReShonda Tate Billingsley – National Best-Selling Author and Motivational Speaker; Lora L. Mayes, R.N. – CEO, Beacon Home Health Agency, LLC.; Wanda Adams – Houston City Councilmember, District D;Denise Bentham – Owner Operator, McDonald’s; Donna Mittendorf – Senior Vice President, Comerica Bank.; Roslyn “Rozzy” Shorter – Co-Chair, Houston CARES Mentoring Movement; Helen Stagg – Senior Director, Families Under Urban and Social Attack (FUUSA); Merele Yarborough – Community Advocate and Philanthropist;Damali A. Keith – Anchor/Reporter, Fox 26; Debra Johnson- Director, Office of Procurement, Johnson Space Center; Barbara Joseph– Founder and Executive Director, Positive Efforts, Inc.; Dr. Reagan Flowers – Founder and CEO, C STEM; Irma Diaz-Gonzalez – President, Employment and Training Centers and Chair-Elect, Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Sharwin Wiltz Boney – Vice-President/CFO, BoneFide Development and Investment Group; Sheretta West – First Lady, Church Without Walls; Thomasine Johnson – CEO, En’Terior Designs; Jacquelyn Hoyer– Sr. Community Affairs Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Houston Branch; Nina Wilson Jones– Vice-President/Chief Programs Officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters; Phyllis J. Bailey – President, 3B Resources Group Public Relations & Associate Publisher, Who’s Who In Black Houston; and Spirit of Business Award Winner, Kim Roxie – Creative Director, LAMIK Beauty

Sponsors of the 2009 Top 25 Women of Houston include Comerica Bank, McDonald's, Lane Staffing, Tanqueray and Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation.

  So long as anyone resembling the men pictured above are nowhere near the Montreal Canadiens for the next three days, they should be fine for October 1.

Well it can’t be worse than a team bowling outing, right?

The Montreal Canadiens arrived Sunday evening at Teen Ranch in Caledon, ON. After a snack, had some time together and watched some football then headed to their rooms for the night.

With players four to six to a room, the next little while will be a little more close quarters than the players are now accustomed too.

The next three days will be composed of team practices in the morning along with professional speakers and therapists as well as some on-site free time for the players to get to know each other better.

Now as long as the motivational speaker’s name is not Matt Foley and Dr. Knobb (“The Natural”) isn’t there telling them that losing is a disease and that they should imagine that they are on a ship at sea, it should be a productive outing.

HabsInsideOut has day one audio from coach Jacques Martin as well as Matt D’Agostini, Max Pacioretty, Ryan O’Byrne and Georges Laraque.

One player on the Canadiens who did not make the trip was winger Sergei Kostitsyn who got a connecting bus, after being dropped off near Highways 410 and 401, to Hamilton.

The Belarusian was in coach Jacques Martin’s doghouse earlier last week and despite improved play in his last pre-season game, it was decided to send him down to the AHL.

“We have expectations and objectives that were laid out,” Martin said Monday.

“He (Kostitsyn) needs to understand what’s expected of a professional and we feel by being assigned to Hamilton that he can show he can play at this level. I think you have to reach a point sometime where it's not words, it's action (that's needed) to deliver a message.”

Rumors are already circulating, though denied by agent Don Meehan, that Kostitsyn is already talking to the KHL.

Hmmm anyone remember Pavel Valentenko???

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It's a special breed of human being that can speak effectively to large groups of teenagers and young adults. Speaking at schools, sporting events, teen churches, or wherever else young people congregate, youth motivational speakers employ an arsenal of well rehearsed, practiced techniques that capture the attention of young people and hopefully change lives for the better.

Anybody who has ever tried talking to young adults knows that it is difficult attention and be taken seriously. Using a style that employs personal stories that teens can relate to, humorous anecdotes, and life lessons to be taken seriously, youth motivational speakers are in high demand all over the country.

The most important asset a youth motivational speaker has at his command is his ability to get an audience to believe him. If at any time the speaker comes off as disingenuous or scripted he will lose his audience in a flash.

Choosing a keynote speaker is becoming an increasingly important decision in the business world. Your ideal speaker will fill their audience with enthusiasm for your product, firm or pitch.

But can every professional speaker do this?

Unfortunately not. As in any sphere of performance, some will be better than others at providing what you need. So how do you go about choosing a keynote speaker?

Well, before you know your speaker you must know your audience. Consider first what type of meeting the speaker will be appearing at.

The nature of the meeting will dictate the makeup of the audience. Consider who the listeners are likely to be, and what sort of speaker they will respond to best.

It would be rare indeed to find somebody who can fill all possible roles and requirements competently. If your company is holding various meetings throughout the year, don't expect to book the same speaker over and over. You risk inculcating complacency in both speaker and audience alike.

Instead, you will want to have a shortlist or roster of possible speakers for your various meetings. This may seem like a daunting task but it need not be.

There are a few basic guidelines to follow that should help you make your choice.

First, ask for an information pack from the speaker or their company. Ideally, this will include a DVD or links to videos that show the speaker in action. Short of hearing the speaker in person, this is the best way to get a feel for their work.

Second, try and find out what other work the speaker has done that would suggest they are suitable for your needs. Past form is not an infallible guide but it will provide useful context for your choice.

Testimonials from previous clients are another good way of gauging your potential speaker's suitability. These may be included in the marketing material you are given, but it may also be possible for you to obtain some directly.

Finally, price can sometimes be an indicator. The ideal speaker will represent value for money, but must also have experience with audiences like yours and some knowledge of the industry sector in which you operate.

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