Where Women Want 2013 to Take Us

Everyone worldwide accepts global warming as a reality and gets together to work together for the betterment of our world! Nancy Ploeger President, ManhattanChamber of Commerce ©2012 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 2

Im really hoping that the big thing next year is face to face communication. To quote a friend, it is the new social media. Sherry Alexis Owner, Fixed Impressions©2012 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 3

The addition of virtual education programs will enable school systems to address student needs more efficiently and effectively. Trained professionals are sometimes unavailable and are costly, so Mary Anne Hipp this has created a limitation to preparation for future careers.Educational Consultant ©2012 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 4

Women-owned businesses will reach unexpected heights. Women in leadership will also reach unprecedented heights. Educated women will far outweigh men. Brenda S. Owner, Gift Basket Villas©2012 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 5

The most exciting thing that may happen is the passage of HR25, The Fair Tax Bill. This will change our entire tax structure by eliminating the IRS and imposing a new consumption tax, (about 23%), based not Donna Tidwell on what we earn but what we spend at the retail level.Owner, Home Realty©2012 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 6

I want this to be the year that employers look at what someone can contribute without trying to box them into exactly 40 hours. For many families or couples, having two spouses working 40+ hours per Wendy Huffman week is a strain. Director of Email Marketing©2012 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 7

As businesses vie for consumer dollars, the paradigm shift will be customer satisfaction. Given our communication capabilities, businesses who are not prepared to meet what they Priscilla Miller profess will suffer the consequences. Administrative Professional©2012 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 8

People will begin to live their dreams like never before, follow their bliss and integrate it with their work, their personal lives, their communities. The companies they work for will love it because theyJulianna Dawson too will benefit and make more money as a result. Author, Speaker©2012 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 9

Because a high percentage of the population is getting older (and wiser), communities will be different, more self-sufficient, more like villages or small towns. Brenda S. Owner, Gift Basket Villas©2012 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 10

Join the conversation!Connect: Professional Women’s Network, Powered by Citi, is anonline community on LinkedIn that helps women achieve thecareers they want and discuss the issues relevant to their success.For more great insights from Connect members, check outthe discussion: What One Big Idea is Going to Changethe World Next Year? You can also read more big ideasfrom LinkedIn’s influencers here.Visit linkedin.com/womenconnect for more informationand to join the Connect group!Flickr photo credits:Slide 1: Hyoin Min Slide 8: Visit BerlinSlide 2: Suncor Energy Slide 9: Mike BairdSlide 3: Jodi Womack Slide 10: Biruk MikruSlide 4: Asian Development BankSlide 5: Fortune Live MediaSlide 6: Deval PatrickSlide 7: OnePinkHippo©2012 LinkedIn Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CONNECT: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK 11