3 Ways To Embrace Politics at Work: A Guide for Women In Leadership

Politics in the workplace is an unfortunate yet inevitable aspect in office life. Throw national political views into this mix and you’ve got a high-tension workplace that can tip over into something much more dangerous.

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Funny Girls: Evolving Into Leadership Roles In New Ways For Youth

Jenny Raymond, executive director of the Harnisch Foundation, signs her emails with this salutation: “With a mighty fist bump and hearty laugh.” And she means it, no kidding.

3 Ways NOT Being Grateful Will Help You Succeed This Holiday Season

Don’t get me wrong, it’s a fantastic time to be in gratitude. From the joy of family and friends to the copious servings of those delicious foods I don’t allow myself to enjoy any other time, to the adrenaline inducing Take The Lead Day earlier this month, I feel incredibly fortunate for life and its bounty.

Do Tell: What To Do If You Have Age Discrimination At Work

“Anti-aging” is the common tagline and considered a good thing on many cosmetics brands for women. But it is not a good approach to have in the workplace.

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On #GivingTuesday Support Take The Lead's Mission With Facebook, Gates

Bill and Melinda Gates and Facebook join with Take The Lead this #GivingTuesday, a global day of philanthropy.

Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Powertopia: Take The Lead Day Roundup

Of course Kathleen Turner played the “Voice of Goddess.” The actress and activist joined a cast of characters role-playing in three performances at Take The Lead Day’s“Women, Power and The Art of Leadership Parity” program November 14 to demonstrate key issues for women looking to reach parity in leadership in all sectors.

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The Sum — The Meaning of This Week Is Powertopia

As in sometimes you have to make up a new word to say what you mean.

As in a world where power and leadership are shared equally by men and women.

As in Take The Lead’s amazing performance event, “Powertopia: Women, Power, and the Art of Leadership Equality.”

Leadership Ambassadors Tackle Take The Lead Day and Win With Powertopia

Twelve of the more than 20 certified Take The Lead Leadership Ambassador trainers around the country provided a specialized sneak peek of their training at a wide variety of workshops, webinars and panels to align with the mission of Take The Lead Day, the global day of action to reach gender parity by 2025.

Above and Far Beyond: Take The Lead Day Powertopia Exceeds High Expectations

Powertopia, the inaugural Take The Lead Day launched November 14, far exceeded expectations and audience reach with 25 in-person workshops and events, plus eight virtual events as well as watch parties in 217 cities in 25 countries.

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The Sum — The Meaning of This Week Is Break

Word of the week is BREAK.

As in groundbreaking ideas about sex and gender.

As in honor on those who broke through barriers.

As in breakthrough to leadership parity.

Reaching Powertopia: Take The Lead Day Engages The Art Of Leadership

The cultural power shifts of the last month as a result of women speaking out and telling their truths in all forms of workplaces—from acting to politics, media and comedyto tech—make this a perfect time to imagine a Powertopia. For real.