Nancie McDonnell RuderThe Importance of ConnectingAs the New Year begins, each of us has the “blank page” opportunity to think about how we want to spend our time in 2022. This can feel…Jan 6, 2022Jan 6, 2022
Nancie McDonnell Ruder4 Tips To Help Find The Right Coach For YouThose of you who know me well know that I was a cheerleader from the time I was 8 years old until I was 20 (those of you who know me less…Sep 21, 2021Sep 21, 2021
Nancie McDonnell RuderBusting Myths About Women-Owned BusinessesI did not know I was going to become a business owner. Almost 20 years ago, I moved to the Washington D.C. area driven by a family…Aug 6, 2021Aug 6, 2021
Nancie McDonnell RuderHire For Who They Are, Not What They KnowLike many small companies right now, the demand for our services is growing, and we are hiring to keep up with the growth. Please do not…Jun 29, 20211Jun 29, 20211
Nancie McDonnell RuderWhy My Yoga Practice Makes Me A Better CEOYou may have just read that title and thought, oh no not another one of these “I am a CEO and I do yoga” posts. Fair enough. I have seen a…Jun 21, 2021Jun 21, 2021
Nancie McDonnell RuderTo Office or Not to Office? Is This Even the Right question?While sometimes I myself find it hard to believe, I started my business 19 years ago. In the early days, Noetic worked in a loft space on…Jun 8, 2021Jun 8, 2021
Nancie McDonnell RuderThe Art of IntroductionsWe would likely all agree that connecting people in business is good to do for the people themselves, and good for business. Making…May 21, 2021May 21, 2021
Nancie McDonnell RuderWhen Kindness Comes Back: Overcoming COVID Vaccine AnxietyToday’s post revisits H & K First (Help and Kindness First), as I faced my fears in getting vaccinated and then met a pretty special…Apr 15, 2021Apr 15, 2021
Nancie McDonnell RuderFrom Me to You, a Helping Hand to Navigate CovidAt Noetic, we have 6 core values. As CEO, I know I’m probably not supposed to have a favorite, but…I do — it’s Help and Kindness First. I…Apr 2, 2021Apr 2, 2021