Calling all #WW, here’s why it’s important to get behind the new #WonderWoman movie by going to see it this weekend: Supporting success at the box office by buying tickets, especially in its first weekend, will increase the probability we’ll see more female superheroes women and girls can relate to in pop culture. And the more #WW we see, the more of us will become #WW.
Read MoreRosie the Riveter may be an iconic American image of a woman working a non-traditional job, but this is not the norm across the globe. Women are not always paid the same as men in fields of home improvement service. One innovator wanted to change all that.
Read More“Bring a man with you.”
WE Design Think Founder and Chief Design Facilitator Karen Gordon asked each participant in the Chicago event of #50Action50 to bring a male colleague, friend, student, son, father or partner to the day of workshops, panels and networking.
Read MoreYou can lose them at hello.
If you are looking for a new job, or more elevated leadership roles, chances are the process begins with a written cover letter—email or snail mail. Even if your letter was prompted by a personal referral, you will need to send a formal letter to the person in human resources or the hiring manager in charge of the process of filling the position.
Read More“No one really wants to grow up and be a banker.”
Catherine Tan discovered this after a decade in investment banking for firms such as Barclay’s and Morgan Stanley.
Read MoreAnyone who has spent time watching “Shark Tank” on ABC-TV can tell the difference between a spectacular pitch and a major flop.
Whether or not the idea volley is picked up by one of the more desirable sharks—and of course by that we mean Barbara Corcoran or Lori Greiner—knowing how each entrepreneur got to yes can help any woman entrepreneur and leader in her pitching.
Read MoreFemale superheroes on view this summer are demonstrating what it takes for all of us to be powerful in the workplace. Without the weapons, of course.
Read MoreGraduation season is here and along with the uplifting cliches from celebrity commencement speakers may also come the feeling that you could perhaps get another degree or certification. You may want to augment your income, boost your career growth or change career paths completely.
Read MoreIf it’s good enough for Mika Brezinski and Joe Scarborough, is it good enough for you? The co-hosts of “Morning Joe” on MSNBC are officially engaged, apparently proving that office romances can work out to everyone’s advantage.
Read MoreChances are you are not going to find out you have been fired while you are watching a breaking news alert on the screen behind you as you give a speech to hundreds of your employees. Chances are if you are in a management position, you will not suddenly fire someone by letter without warning.
Read MoreEvery May, Mother’s Day reminds us that as women leaders we all at some point are daughters or granddaughters or we ourselves are mothers and grandmothers. And for the best outcomes, we need to incorporate our full selves into our work lives.
Read MoreWalking the talk.
Several Leadership Ambassadors of Take The Lead are doing just that and stepping up with participation on “50/50 Day,” organizing events from California to Massachusetts and Missouri to Minnesota and Arizona demonstrating the Take The Lead mission to prepare, develop, inspire and propel women leaders forward to gender parity. Check out all The Take The Lead events here.
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