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I Owe You an Update
I Owe You an Update

Issue 225 — April 9, 2023

Thank you for supporting Take The Lead! You make this essential work for gender parity possible. As a donor, you deserve to know what your gifts accomplish. We’ve been heads down doing the work — delivering training, creating valuable leadership content, and planning exciting new programs. Here’s a brief update for 2023 so far. I’d love to elaborate if you want more information, and I’ll be happy to take your questions, ideas, and comments. Please send them to me here.

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The Sum, Gender ParityGloria Feldtgender parity, Take The Lead Event, MastermindComment
The Power of 10 (Including You)
The Power of 10 (Including You)

Issue 224 — March 28, 2023

I am brimming with excitement to share these comments from some of the women who are enrolled in my just-launched mastermind series, Intentioning: Transform Your Dreams to Reality with the Power of Intention.

“Excited and inspired. Because of the pandemic and a cross-country move to Florida in the middle of the pandemic, it has been so long since I had the opportunity to be in the same space with women leaders. It feels so good to be with all of you! Can’t wait to see what unfurls!” — Nuhket

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The SumGloria FeldtIntentioning, Take The Lead Presents, MastermindComment
Report #1 From the Field: Forbes 30/50 Summit
Report #1 From the Field: Forbes 30/50 Summit

Issue 223— March 7, 2023

Greetings from Abu Dhabi where I’m attending the Forbes 50/30 Summit.

That’s an event to which both those women on the 30 under 30 list and those on the 50 over 50 list are invited, along with their plus ones if they choose to bring someone, and many additional individuals who are here to soak up the inspiration and networking opportunities.

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The SumGloria FeldtForbes, Take The Lead Events, Intentioning, Women LeadersComment
Send Yourself Roses: Valentine’s Day and Every Day Advice from Kathleen Turner
Send Yourself Roses: Valentine’s Day and Every Day Advice from Kathleen Turner

Issue 221— February 13, 2023

February 14 is Valentine’s/Galentine’s/Palentine’s day. What are your plans? I first thought I’d see if any of my women friends wanted to celebrate together and then decided I’d follow my friend actor/activist Kathleen Turner’s advice and send myself roses.

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The SumGloria FeldtKathleen Turner, Life Advice, self-improvement, Take The Lead, Leadership LessonsComment
Memphis — Lord of the Flies Redux And Why the Power Paradigm Must Change
Memphis — Lord of the Flies Redux And Why the Power Paradigm Must Change

Issue 220 — January 30, 2023

I recall a car ride where a male professional colleague and I bantered about our different perspectives on a serious issue. I don’t remember what we were arguing about, but I can’t forget his closing argument. “Estrogen logic!” he declared, as a way of diminishing me and my point of view.

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The SumGloria Feldtgender equality, Black Lives Matter, Power ToComment
What Is Your Life’s Blueprint? Dr. Martin Luther King’s Less-Known Speech Teaches 3 Leadership Lessons We Can All Use Now
What Is Your Life’s Blueprint? Dr. Martin Luther King’s Less-Known Speech Teaches 3 Leadership Lessons We Can All Use Now

Issue 218 — January 16, 2023

January 16, 2023: The nation celebrates the birthday of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King today.

For many, the holiday acknowledging Dr. King’s transformational significance in American History has become primarily a welcome long weekend off from work. For others, it’s the opportunity to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy in secular and religious settings, as President Joe Biden did at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, where King had been the pastor.

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The SumGloria FeldtMartin Luther King, Racial Equity, Civil Rights, Leadership LessonsComment
Are You the One Who Sent The $2000 Check?
Are You the One Who Sent The $2000 Check?

Issue 212 — November 28, 2022

If you sent that check — it came last week without information as to the donor — to Take The Lead, thank you! This post will be published to coincide with Giving Tuesday so whoever you are, your timing could not be more perfect.

I just posted the message below on my personal fundraising page for Giving Tuesday:

I co-founded and am devoting this phase of my life to Take The Lead (www.taketheleadwomen.com) because its training, coaching, role models, and thought leadership have been proven to provide women with the very tools they need to embrace their power and elevate their ideas about what they can achieve in their careers and personal lives.

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The SumGloria FeldtGiving Tuesday, #GivingTuesday, crowdfunding, Take The Lead EventComment