Issue 106 — September 2, 2019 Are you one of the 46 percent of Americans who’ll barbecue over Labor Day weekend? Will it be ribs, hot dogs, burgers, or veggies? Or will you be one of the 25 percent who’ll be shopping? Google “Labor Day” and the majority of top hits involve Labor Day sales.
Read MoreIssue 103 — August 5, 2019 My friend Dede Thompson Bartlett is a very accomplished woman. Former Vice President of Corporate Affairs Programs for Altria and Corporate Secretary of Mobil Corporation and President of Mobil Foundation at a time when few women reached those heights, Dede has a powerful presence, as though she could walk into a corporate boardroom anywhere and go right to the head of the table.
Read MoreIssue 101 — July 14, 2019 This week, we mark the The 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. People said that mission was impossible, and then it was done. Similarly, many people said it was impossible five years ago when Take The Lead began with the bold mission to achieve leadership g
Read MoreIssue 100— July 8, 2019 Ask a college student in early spring what they’re most worried about, and I guarantee it won’t be their finals. It will be the dreaded internship search. I am Anna Tropiano (pictured right), a Political Science and Writing student and an intern at Take The Lea
Read MoreTis the season for commencement speeches. We all remember those with themes or phrases that stick in our minds. Wear sunscreen. We are the wolves. Find your purpose.
Read MoreTrue, I’m writing this at the end of Mother’s Day after long talks with my children and lots of social media posts lauding moms and those who have “mothered” in non-biological ways.
Read MoreYou know those “snowplow parents” — the ones who clear away impediments that might hamper their children’s success? They’re getting their comeuppance in the wake of the recently discovered college entrance cheating scheme that has snared celebrities like Felicity Hoffman and Lori Loughlin and revealed the corrupt ways parents of means can push aside those inconvenient test scores or other qualifications to get their kids into college.
Read MoreStanding in the soft air of Austin, Texas, 90 miles from where it all began for me in the small town of Temple where I was born, I realize how far I have come.
Read MoreI noticed an interesting change during Michele Obama’s ubiquitous book tour. It perfectly spans both Black History Month and Women’s History Month.
Read MoreListen to me, Women: You’re not crazy. The narrative about us makes us feel crazy by incessantly focusing on our problems in a way that makes them sound insolvable. It’s a miracle if we don’t fall into despair or rage. No wonder we may feel immobilized by the messages telling us we’re damned if we do and damned if we don’t — insert the behavior of your choice here.
Read MoreThe stores are full of red Valentine hearts. We’re reminded that February is Heart Month.
This year I missed the inspiring Go Red for Women events highlighting the importance of women taking care of their heart health. I usually attend these either as a speaker or financial supporter, and I have told my story of why here. I couldn’t go last week because my heart was devoted to launching Take The Lead’s signature 50 Women Can Change the World in Journalism program in New York. And it was awesome.
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