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November 29, 2016: Edition 90
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ORIGINAL CONTENT AND FRESH NEWS YOU NEED NOW
Invest in Her: Women Investing in Women's Biz Is A Good Thing With more women entrepreneurs launching businesses than ever, it's time for women to back other women with investments. TELL ME MORE
#IPledgeParity: Time To Move Into Action and Close the Leadership Gap Post election, it’s clear our society is neither post-sexist nor post-racist. Take The Lead offers a template for the discussions and actions you’ve been yearning to have. TELL ME MORE
Juicy Legacy: Lessons From A Citrus CEO to Her Daughters
Growing a family business requires specific strategies; learn from a citrus CEO.
Gloria's Pick*: Let's think big and act bigger. Where to start? My go-to for big intentions thinking has been Fast Company, since the zine launched in 1995. Whether you’re in corporate, entrepreneurship or nonprofit, you’ll get a jolt of inspiration if you check out their picks for “The Most Innovative Companies of 2016.” (Disclosure: I occasionally write for their Strong Female Lead channel.) *Take The Lead co-founder and president Gloria Feldt shares what caught her eye this week. Tweet your tips to @GloriaFeldt.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Women need to run for political office all over the world. Watch the inspiring TED Talk by Halla Tomasdottir of Iceland inspiring women to jump into elected service.
GREAT STUFF TO READ NOW
Her House Is a Very, Very, Very Fine House More single women are buying homes in the U.S. and earning financial security. READ IT OZY
Lucky 13: Advice from Young Entrepreneurs Consider this fresh advice from 13 young leaders who are making it in different sectors. READ IT AT YPO
The Future of Pink Economics Job growth in the future is in service industries, most traditionally with women employees. READ IT AT THE ATLANTIC
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“The worst thing we can do as women is not stand up for each other. [But] if we are united, if we keep up the fight for each other’s rights; there is no limit to what we can do.”
--Amal Clooneyat the 17th Annual
Texas Conference for Women
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