“The workplace is broken.”
W. Brad Johnson, founder and CEO of Workplace Allies, told a crowd at the recent Take The Lead Power Up Conference, with great certainty that how employees who are caregivers are treated must change.
Moderating the panel, “The Power of Care: Women Leading at Work and at Home,” Johnson said, “More than 73% in society identify as caregivers and we struggle with archaic norms. It is not an issue of ambition, it is a choice for self-preservation,” said the co-author with David Smith of Fair Share: How Men and Women Can Create a More Equitable Workplace Together; Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies For Women In The Workplace; Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women.
In the era of “fake news,” the power of the media to shape our understanding of reality is undeniable. Sexist news coverage is nothing new for women, but in an election year, it’s crucial we remain vigilant and outspoken. In this episode, Gloria urges us to be conscious, careful, and critical about women’s representation in the media and gives us concrete tips for how to recognize and leverage our own power to change the narrative.
Issue 2898 -October 6, 2026
A Black woman at MIT had to cover her face with a white mask before AI would admit she had one.
Her name is Joy Buolamwini. She was a graduate student at the MIT Media Lab, working with face-detection software that could not find her. When she held up a white mask, it could. She didn't shrug and move on. She investigated, and later told the story in her book Unmasking AI. I highly recommend it. I met her briefly when the book came out. I have not stopped seeing that mask.