At the beginning of my freshman year, a panel of female journalists talked about women in the workplace, and the struggles of being a full-time parent while having a full-time job. During the discussion it was duly noted how hard this two full-time job lifestyle was, but how rewarding and fulfilling it was, as well.
Read MoreConsumer products ads have jumped on the girls and women’s empowerment bandwagon. Is this commercialization of women’s equality a good thing?
On the positive side, when a company like Pantene bases an entire shampoo ad campaign on exposing sexism and starts a hashtag telling women to #ShineStrong, you know something big has shifted in the culture.
Read MoreSpeaking of confidence, Take The Lead is pleased that Claire Shipman, journalist and co-author of the blockbuster book, The Confidence Code, will generously give her time to speak and answer questions at our July 10 fundraiser, 6:30 pm at the Phillips Club, 155 West 66th Street in New York City. Click here for full details and to register. A few spaces remain, so if you haven’t bought your ticket yet, hurry and do so.
Read MoreMy husband Alex and I just returned from a perfect vacation in the renowned Galapagos Islands of Ecuador. If you haven’t made this trip, put it on your bucket list.
Read MoreI think that most women acutely understand how much the future of our country depends on how much and how wisely we invest in our children. That’s why so many of us stay at home during our children’s formative years or work part-time or choose careers that give us time to be with our kids. And that’s why women should fight to uphold the Common Core Standards, which are aimed at improving the quality of America’s public schools.
Read MoreI was on vacation the last few weeks.
And judging from the number of vacation messages from people on this newsletter list, so were many of you. Hope you had a restorative experience if you have already taken time off, (See below for who I met on my vacation.) And if yours is still to come, I hope you are planning to get away for a vacation or maybe a stress free staycation.
Read MoreWhat happens when you get a bunch of smart people together to talk women’s leadership? You move the conversation slowly, but surely, and in ways you might not expect, forward.
Read MoreImagine I’m a woman (because I am) and I’ve just read the 527th article/post/piece on what’s what’s wrong with me (I did). Now imagine each piece of advice, every caution, every top 10 list, plastered to my body on a Post-it note (see photo.) And finally, imagine what might happen if I try to do a pirouette (Amazing.)
Read MoreAngelina Jolie gave a powerful opening speech during the Global Summit to End Sexual Assault in Conflict this last week. Her words were compelling and translucent, inspiring as well as urging the international community to take charge against sexual assault in areas of conflict.
Read MoreFemale leadership firsts are trending. Especially when an organization is in big trouble, it seems. Often the choice of a woman appears to be an act of desperation. Fix us, clean up the mess, make it all work. Call mommy to doctor a skinned knee, soothe the troubled waters.
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