Bette Lawrence-Water
BS, MS, CPC
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Community Health, Leadership, and Professional Development Expert
Bette Lawrence-Water Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Leadership, Community Health, Nonprofits, Board Governance
- Career Focus
- Lecturer, Community Health Advocate, Public Health, Consulting
- Affiliation
- Benedictine University
Bette Lawrence-Water lectures on community health and cultural competency in the Masters in Public Health (MPH) program at Benedictine University in Lisle, IL. She is also an experienced leader in public, private, and nonprofit sectors who has spearheaded many national, regional, and local health initiatives. She is a community health advocate and innovative leader who embraces the concept that: "To lead is to serve."
Bette has enjoyed a vibrant and successful career that spans more than 20 years. Her professional reputation is built on a solid foundation of service, and her innate ability to motivate and inspire others. She is dynamic and innovative and excels in creating spaces for linking people to resources for positive change. She empowers others to find potential within themselves. She is in demand as a public speaker and has received local, national, and international recognition for her efforts.
She earned a Master of Science degree in Business, and has completed coursework towards a doctoral degree in Applied Management and Decision Science, specializing in organization change management.
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How to Refuse A Loan Request from a Friend
Have you have ever loaned money to a friend or family member when you really didn’t want to because you felt you had to? Then, here is some timely advice for you: Never feel that you must surrender when it comes to making a decision about whether or not to loan your money. There are ways for you to turn down a loan request in good conscience without agonizing over it, or hurting or antagonizing the feelings of the person who has made the request. Here are some suggestions: If you do not have the money, do not be embarrassed to say so.
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Easy Ways to Improve Your Ability to Start Conversations
If there are times that you feel awkward about getting people to open up to you try using the techniques applied by many talk show hosts. You have probably noticed that many of them have developed the ability to quickly put their guests at ease. They are masters at getting the conversation rolling and off to a good start. Try to become someone who knows how to successfully start and maintain a good conversation. This will give you a great advantage in personal, business, and professional life. It will also provide you with the added benefit of impressing others with your poise and skill.
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Get Your Views Across Confidently and Clearly
This article provides tips on effectively expressing your views. Doing so will vitally improve your ability to enjoy satisfying relationships with others. These simple strategies will help you to express your ideas confidently and purposefully. You will also gain the respect of others conce ing your opinion and add to yourself esteem. The following are suggestions to help you to express your views confidently and clearly: 1. Stay calm. Present your views in a composed manner, without losing your temper, especially if the discussion is emotionally charged.
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Six Easy Tips for Beating the Holiday Blues
Some people find the holiday season one of the most depressing times of year. Are you one of them? If so, you know that those cheerful greetings heard so often throughout November and December often fall on ears with hidden melancholy. Here are some suggestions for beating those holiday blues. 1.Guard against letting the holiday season turn into a rat race that will put you in a state of mental and physical exhaustion. Stick to your normal routine as closely as possible throughout the season.
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Do You Know What It Takes to Be A Friend?
From time immemorial friends were vital to human survival. However, in this new millennium the importance of friendship and perceptions about what it takes to be a friend has moved into a state of decline. When our country was new, friendship was essential to life and protection. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "The only way to have a friend is to be one." However, two hundred years later it appears that emphasis on friendship has waned. Many people have no understanding of what constitutes a friend.
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Ten Great Ways Improve Your Self-Confidence
Developing self confidence is a process of self-discovery. No one is born with it. Our life experiences and messages play a key role in building self confidence and in maintaining it. If a lack of confidence is holding you back, in your career, relationships, and ability to get ahead, this article offers psychologically proven ways to build or restore it. Follow these ten tips for immediately increasing your self-confidence. 1.Act confidently and you will feel more confident. This is a simple concept.
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Contacting Bette Lawrence-Water
Contact: blawrencewater@consultant.com