The latest women's leadership news, research and advice to fit your life. June 13, 2017: Edition 117
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ORIGINAL CONTENT & FRESH NEWS YOU NEED NOW
Daddy On Board: Working Dads Influence Policies For Working Moms
How all parents are treated in the workplace beyond paid leave impacts all working mothers. TELL ME
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The Never List: What You Can Never Say, Do Or Tolerate At Work So many recent examples of verbal atrocities prove you can't take it back with an apology. Be a better role model by knowing what crosses the line and what you cannot tolerate. TELL ME MORE
Don't Shhh Me! 6 Ways for Women Leaders To Have Their Say It's been quite a week for mansplaining, so what can you do to speak up and out for women in the workplace? TELL ME MORE
Ego Boost or Bust? A new study examines the relationship of self-esteem to the definition of power. TELL ME MORE
The Sum:The Meaning Of This Week Is Power In her new weekly column on The Movement Blog reviewing the past week's news and events, Gloria Feldt shows why women’s relationship with power is central to whether you get those higher salaries and leadership positions, elective offices, and grander entrepreneurial ventures – or not. TELL ME MORE
TAKING THE LEAD. YOUR ACTION OF THE WEEK
Actively support a woman you endorse who is seeking a leadership position in the community or running for local office. Write an endorsement letter to the
local paper, use social media, host a meet and greet for her and spread the word so she can make a difference.
Define Your Role Playing Take The Lead Co-founder and President Gloria Feldt offers 5 ways to change your role without changing your job title. READ IT AT FAST COMPANY
Black Women Are The New Black The NAACP needs to appoint a female leader acknowledging the legacy of strong national movement leadership throughout history by black women. READ IT AT GARNET NEWS
Count to 5 for Stress Relief Here are 5 instant stress relievers for the workplace. READ IT AT NEXT AVENUE
“I never wanted to be a politician, because artists get to be honest, we get to tell it like it is through our work. Let’s continue to speak out against the sexism, the racism, the homophobia, the Islamophobia, and all those things that are constantly trying to divide us. Remember we must choose freedom over fear."
-- Janelle Monáe, actress and artist on her CFDA Board of Directors' Tribute
Upcoming Virtual Happy Hour Leadership at the Top: A New Paradigm for Parity
Wednesday, June 14, 6:30 pm ET
The numbers don't lie. Women in the workforce make up 46 percent of entry level professional positions but only 29 percent of vice presidents and 19 percent of C-suite executives. What accounts for the gap?
Gloria Feldt, President & Co-Founder of Take The Lead, will interview Jewelle Bickford, co-chair of Paradigm for Parity, and other leaders about their 5-Point solution to get more women into
corporate leadership.
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