Two years after the 50th anniversary of the publication of Erica Jong’s iconic novel, Fear of Flying, and three years after the overturning of Roe v. Wade with the Supreme Court of the United States’ Dobbs decision, Molly Jong-Fast is telling the story of her mother, feminism, fame and what her generation is dealing with today politically and culturally.

Both anniversaries are connected as in 1973 was the launch of Jong’s book and also the year of the Roe V. Wade SCOTUS decision that legalized abortion, a right that held for 49 years.

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In a stunning demonstration of their ability to collaborate and connect effectively across cultures, time and geography, these two co-authors met only once in person 11 years ago, after following each other’s successful global marketing careers from afar.

And then they spent years writing a book together—remotely— with an ocean between them.  

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The spacesuit was too big for her, as the size “small” was eliminated by NASA, and officials  announced going forward they would only carry sizes M and L to space.

But this did not deter 5’4” Cady Coleman, retired astronaut who now has two completed space shuttle missions, plus 159 days living at the International Space Station on her resume.

“I was the smallest person ever to be qualified in a spacesuit,” she says.

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Only the second nation leader in world history to have a baby while in office, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, dedicates her new book to “the criers, worriers and huggers.” And she is not talking about newborns.

The 44-year-old who became the 40th prime minister of a country in 2017 that has only seen three women in that position, was recently on stage for the Chicago Humanities Festival discussing her memoir, A Different Kind of Power.

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What do vodka, credit cards, automobiles, haircare, soft drinks, beer, home repair, cars and investment companies have in common in June?

Unfortunately U.S. business leaders at more than a dozen major companies that produce these products are reportedly decreasing or eliminating their promotions for National Pride Month this year due to aggressive politicized efforts, even as many business leaders call for pride support and visibility in workplaces and communities.

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Tens of thousands of people are newly out of work, let go, downsized, entering the job market after graduation, making for a crowded den of eager job candidates. Many were in shock and unprepared to leave positions they enjoyed and often excelled at doing. Others are new to an industry and looking for the best start.  

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There’s the Fortune 500, Indianapolis 500 and now, Take The Lead Newsletter 500.

This week marks the milestone of 500 weekly newsletters sent to more than 14,000 subscribers in the last 11 years, covering the latest news, research, insight, trends, information and resources for leaders looking to take on the mission of racial and gender equity across all platforms and industries.

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