No Joke: Why Humor Gender Gap Isn't Funny

Funny you would think humor is gender blind in the workplace, because it’s not.

Changing the WorkplaceMichele WeldonMarch 19, 2019Comedy, gender bias, humor, Michele Weldon, women in the workplaceComment

Build It: 4 Ways Women Leaders in Construction Can Forge Future

Yes, “Bob The Builder” has a few female characters in his cartoon construction crew, but it is what Antonia Winfrey saw in real life that started her on a career in construction.

Women Like YouMichele WeldonMarch 18, 2019business, Career, construction, female entrepreneurs, Michele WeldonComment

Play Fair, Pay Fair: How You Can Score Goal To Close Gender Pay Gap

Every player on the winningest United States women’s soccer team in history was a part of a gender discrimination lawsuitagainst the U.S. Soccer Federation recently, with the explicit goal to close the gender pay gap that unfairly compensates women in the sport.

ParityMichele WeldonMarch 15, 2019equality, Michele Weldon, pay gap, Role Models, Sports, Women in SportsComment

Help! How Co-Founder Solves Probs For Moms With Resource Network

First things first. As a mother working outside the home, you can’t do the work unless you have the childcare and pre-school details handled and secure.

6 Lessons learned in 29 hours at SXSW for International Women’s Day

Standing in the soft air of Austin, Texas, 90 miles from where it all began for me in the small town of Temple where I was born, I realize how far I have come.

Gloria FeldtMarch 11, 2019gender-equality, international-womens-day, michael-stars, sxsw, Women

Victoria's Secrets: 10 Lessons You Can Adopt From Herstory

If you are a fan of the PBS costume drama, “Victoria,” that just wrapped up season 3, then you know that this constitutional monarch who ruled the United Kingdom, Ireland and even became the Empress of India for a total of 63 years is one fearsome queen.

Tools and TipsMichele WeldonMarch 11, 2019History, Michele Weldon, television, women in history, women leadersComment

She’s Got The Power: Why Captain Marvel Wins IRL As Shero

We are oh so far from the purring Catwoman character played by Julie Newmar in the 1960s “Batman” tv series.

Inspirational Role ModelsMichele WeldonMarch 7, 2019heroine, media, Michele Weldon, movies, representation, Role Models, women in filmComment

Take Action For Parity On International Women’s Day And Beyond

International Women’s Day is 108 years old this year, with a rich history of participation across the globe, including activities, events and keynotes in the U.S. celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of all women. With much more to come.

Just Curious: Is Your Workplace A Curiosity Enhancer or Barrier?

The old adage that curiosity kills the cat doesn’t address a resurge in thinking that curiosity fosters creativity and innovation and that being curious is a very good thing.

For #WomensHistoryMonth and #InternationalWomensDay, How Michelle Obama Is Helping Women Take Our…

I noticed an interesting change during Michele Obama’s ubiquitous book tour. It perfectly spans both Black History Month and Women’s History Month.

Gloria FeldtMarch 4, 2019international-womens-day, Leadership, michelle-obama, Women, womens-history-month

Where Is She? Fix the Gender, Race Gaps In Media

...“D+” for gender and racial diversity, combined, and a sixth consecutive “F” for lack of gender equity, according to the “Racial and Gender Report Card,” commissioned by the Associated Press...

ParityMichele WeldonMarch 1, 201950 Women Can, 50 Women Can Change The World, equality, journalism, Michele Weldon, parityComment

12 Black Women Leaders Share Wisdom, Advice

In honor of Black History Month, we gathered from our Take The Lead archives the best leadership, life and entrepreneurial lessons from these 12 outstanding black women leaders we greatly admire.

Inspirational Role ModelsMichele WeldonFebruary 26, 2019Advice, black women in leadership, black-history-month, Career, Michele WeldonComment

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