The latest women's leadership news, research and advice to fit your life. July 25, 2017: Edition 123
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ORIGINAL CONTENT & FRESH NEWS YOU NEED NOW
Show Her The Way: Summer Interns Need Strong Leadership To Succeed
Check out these helpful tips on maximizing help from interns to build the pipeline. TELL ME MORE
Winning Women Persist: Lessons in Running For Office Sen. Elizabeth Warren and other leaders show what it takes to represent. TELL ME MORE
Pivot Your Career: Manufacturing Leaders Model What It Takes To Excel Learn from two leaders in major manufacturing who want more women to succeed. TELL ME MORE
Powertopia: Take The Lead Propels a Movement For Change Gathering their super powers, a group of changemakers pledge for the future. TELL ME MORE
Gloria's "The Sum" Weekly Column: The Word of The Week Is CONNECT. As in the world turns on human connections. So when I say that the world turns on human connections, I mean that expansively. It is without any doubt the most important leadership lesson I’ve learned over several decades as a CEO.Comment @GloriaFeldt TELL ME MORE
TAKING THE LEAD. YOUR ACTION OF THE WEEK
When a woman
speaks up in a meeting, back up her idea and make sure if she is interrupted, that you call out the interruption and insist that she complete her comments.
Happy
Yet? Check out the best companies that women say make them the happiest. READ IT AT USA TODAY
Gender Investing Is Trending Wharton research shows investing in women's companies is rising. READ IT AT KNOWLEDGE
Madam Mayor Women mayors rule in this country for
policies on women's issues and more. READ IT AT POLITICO
It's The Pajamas New research says people who work at home are happier. READ IT AT INC
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“It's more than an honor to play the Doctor. It means remembering everyone I used to be, while stepping forward to embrace everything the Doctor stands for: hope. I can't wait."
-- Jodie Whittaker, on playing the role of the first female "Dr. Who"
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Join Take The Lead Co-Founder and President Gloria Feldt to learn 9 Leadership Power Tools and hone your leadership skills to unravel what has been holding you back from leadership positions. These tools are rooted in an understanding of power that enables women to redefine and embrace it with intention, authenticity and joy. You’ll leave refreshed and with a plan!
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