Issue 103 — August 5, 2019 My friend Dede Thompson Bartlett is a very accomplished woman. Former Vice President of Corporate Affairs Programs for Altria and Corporate Secretary of Mobil Corporation and President of Mobil Foundation at a time when few women reached those heights, Dede has a powerful presence, as though she could walk into a corporate boardroom anywhere and go right to the head of the table.
Read MoreLying about participation in a project. Lying about meeting a deadline. Lying about what was said or done at a conference. Lying about what is on a resume. Lying about feedback from a client. Unfortunately most all of us have run into not so pretty little liars in the workplace. Most of us lie two to three times every 10 minutes, according to a University of Massachusetts study.
Read MoreIn the opening moments of the documentary, “This Changes Everything,” actress and executive producer of the movie, Geena Davis cracks a joke that is the heart of the film. Referring to the children’s books of “See Dick, See Jane,” Davis says,” I felt like we see Dick all the time. I want to see more Jane.”
Read MoreIssue 102— July 29, 2019 I started last week heavy with worries. About a long-planned program that once again would have to be postponed for lack of full sponsorship. A new website, that had taken three times as long and cost much more than planned, was about to be released with a number of issues still unresolved.
Read MoreSetbacks do not set Megan Dalla-Camina back. At all. She always finds a way forward and knows you can, too. Growing up in Sydney, Australia, bestselling author, leadership expert and entrepreneur Megan Dalla-Camina wanted to be a performer; she began singing, dancing and acting at age 3.
Read MoreFounding a startup is exhilarating. You’ve got a great idea, and you’re out to change the world—or your market– at least. Once the initial rush of creativity and excitement wears off, though, building a business from scratch can feel overwhelming.
Read MoreSo it may be more than a little disappointing that Beyonce was not front and center of every scene in the remake of Disney’s “The Lion King,” but she did make a powerful impact as Nala as a keen lioness, or as many have pointed out, one of the Lion Queens.
Read MoreThe power of Take The Lead’s mission is with the measurable outcomes and effects on all the thousands of you who have participated directly in events, programs, offerings and outreach for the last five years. Leading up to the 5th Year Anniversary Summer Silent Auction July 25, Take The Lead applauds all those
Read MoreVisiting Rome after college and viewing the masterpieces of 17th century sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini proved to be a career shift for Maria Soldier, executive director of Alex Soldier, an international jewelry enterprise created by her father.
Read MoreVictoria Pynchon, co-founder of She Negotiates Consulting and Training, says perhaps her biggest negotiation win was helping a female lawyer increase her offer by $500,000 to $850,000, plus other perks.
Read MoreJournalists know the importance of a good quote. And all are careful about getting it right. Daniela Altimari, statehouse reporter for the Hartford Courant, made sure her own quote was accurate in defining the impact of Take The Lead’s recent 50 Women Can Change The World in Journalis
Read MoreToiling alone in your apartment in sweatpants all day at your laptop. That is the image of the freelancer. Whether that is true or not, freelancing can be isolating. For every skilled freelancer looking to make global connections for their work, this network could be an answer. “Work
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