The latest women's leadership news, research and advice packaged to fit your life. April 25, 2017: Edition 110
(Glad to see us in your inbox every week? Spread the word and build the movement by sending to your friends: Subscribe here.)
ORIGINAL CONTENT, FRESH NEWS YOU NEED NOW
Pregnant While Working: Did Serena Do Working Moms A Favor? As everyone knows by now, Serena Williams won the Australian Open while pregnant, launching a conversation on what to expect while you're expecting to work. TELL ME MORE
I Am So Moved: Do Best Cities Lists Matter? With virtual networking and flextime, does where you live and work really matter for your career? Check out the research and insight that says yes, no and maybe. TELL ME MORE
Can You Recover From a Kendall? You may never pull such a public catastrophe as the recent Pepsi commercial, but how resilient you are matters because we all make mistakes. TELL ME MORE
Gloria's Pick: Enough already:According to The New York Times Sunday editorial, will the burgeoning allegations of sexual harassment crack open a
larger discussion of how implicit bias affects both women and men so we can address it in the open? Tweet your thoughts to me @GloriaFeldt
TAKING THE LEAD. YOUR ACTION OF THE WEEK
Speak loudly to advocate for yourself and your female colleagues-- at meetings, in emails, at networking events. Give her credit where credit is due.
CLARIFICATION: Thanks to the many readers who caught the misstatement about the gender pay gap in an otherwise useful article. Please share your views any time.
Afraid of Pushback? Learn How To Speak Out Gather specific tips on speaking up even if you are fearful of criticism. READ IT AT OPRAH Got To Be Real Gather specific tips on how to be an authentic and effective leader including sharing your story. READ IT AT THRIVE GLOBAL
What's Your Low-Paid
Major? The gender gap may be connected to more women majoring in fields of study that are lower paid. What comes first? The major or the paycheck? READ IT AT HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW How Many Woke Women Does It Take To Change The World? Celebrate 100 women leaders who are making a difference. READ IT AT ESSENCE
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"It is one of those rides that you hope never ends. I am so grateful for all those who helped me on each of my missions!"
--Peggy Whitson, NASA astronaut, on breaking record for most time in space
JOIN GLASSBREAKERS TAKE THE LEAD
Get a mentor or become a mentor in this free peer mentorship program and take your personal leadership to the next level. Sign up today to make a connection that can change your career.
Share