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August 30, 2016: Edition 77
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FRESH INSIGHTS ON THE LATEST NEWS

Liar, Liar, Career in Flames: Leaders Know Truth Works 
From the smallest fibs to the biggest deceptions, untruths can derail a career. Learn how to spot little and big lies and why truth matters.  
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Online While Female: Strategies to Stand Up and Stay Safe
The latest vicious attacks on women show social media is no playground. Learn what support is available and how to defend effectively against trolls.
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Cuz I'm Happy: Is Happiness The Cause or Effect of Work?  
Explore the most recent research and inisights on how we perceive and pursue happiness in our careers.   
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Gloria's Pick*
Your Values Can Help You Know Your Value: #6 of the 9 Leadership Power Tools I teach is "Wear the shirt." It's my metaphor for being clear about your most deeply held values. Now new research highlighted at Harvard Business Review confirms how and why this makes you more confident.
*Take The Lead cofounder and president Gloria Feldt shares her latest favorite content with This Week readers. Email her with your suggestions. Or tweet @GloriaFeldt.  

 

VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Women artists dominated the Video Music Awards 2016 this week, particualrly Beyonce, who has the most awards ever. Check out Leading Ladies Night with Bey, Rihanna, Britney, Ariana, Nicki, Alicia and more. 



GREAT STUFF TO READ NOW

First, See How They Treat Women Employees
You wouldn't eat at a restaurant or see a movie without checking reviews. Take The Lead's Gloria Feldt weighs in on why vetting for female-friendly companies matters.  
READ IT AT THE WASHINGTON POST

Research Shows Women Make Different Kinds of Leaders
Northwestern University's Alice H. Eagly dives into the social science research to see how women lead differently. 
READ IT AT THE CONVERSATION

Cut And Paste This Open Letter And Press Send
Etsy product manager Jason Chen cuts to the chase calling out all managers on their your know what on why women are not promoted fairly.
READ IT AT HUFFINGTON POST


Launching a Council for Women in Leadership 
We know the numbers, so the new Equities Women's Council is a platform aiming for new ratios of women investing and more.
READ IT AT EQUITIES

QUOTE OF THE WEEK
" You're allowed to fail. Its how you bounce back from it and what you learn for the future that defines you.”
-- Nina Vacam CEO, founder, Pinnacle Group, Dallas.



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