How To Create A Safe Workplace In Politically Polarized World
At a time when just consuming the news can cause mental health distress, political division in this country is high and leaders are working to make their workplace culture safe and inclusive for all. And offices—remote, in person and hybrid-- can include opinions others disagree with.
Not everyone must conform to one mindset. But it may be difficult for leaders to ignore the cultural tone as activists carried out a National Shutdown January 30 urging people across the country to stay home from work and school and not shop. This impacts businesses everywhere.
Fortune reports that "More than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies signed a letter urging "an immediate deescalation of tensions" in the state following the recent killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by ICE border patrol officers.
First Week of Black History Month & Super Bowl-- Again
On this first week of Black History Month, which again coincides with the Super Bowl, I am reposting my Sum from 2025. Though the year has changed (and Bad Bunny, not Kendrick Lamar will headline the Super Bowl halftime this year), the key points remain the same.
It’s 2 p.m. and I’m at my desk, contemplating another cup of coffee. My mind wanders to school pickup and my wife’s upcoming birthday—then I catch myself. I head to the break room for a snack and can’t help but smile, because this moment is exactly why The FruitGuys (the company I run) exists! We deliver healthy food that helps push workers through the midday slump by powering their bodies and minds.
Super Bowl Sunday: You watch the game. 🏈 February 19: You change yours.
The big game wraps up on February 8th. We're opening doors to something more lasting than any touchdown—your next leadership chapter. 🚪✨ Read more about the course here.
Did you miss the most recent Leading Out Loud conversation?
It features Dena Patton, Business Coach, Speaker, and Take The Lead Power Tool Champion for Power Tool #6: Wear The Shirt (The Truth Seeker), and Felicia Davis, Founder of Haus of Vocal Empowerment—two women who understand that standing for something means being visible, even when it's uncomfortable.
The 50 Women Can Lead the Change Founding Member Reception
at Richau & Co Gallery + Boutique was a success.
Now it’s time to start shaping what 2026 will look like for what we’re co-creating with 50 Women Can Lead the Change. We would love to have you join us as a Founding Member. And if you know someone who would be a great fit for this community, please share your excitement and learn more here.
AI Reflects Biases Against Women For Sure
A new study out of Northwestern University's Kellogg School shows: "Surprisingly, people are more likely to want to consume AI that reflects the world as it is (biases and all!) rather than consume or use AI that might challenge or uproot their biases. Women are a huge part of the discrimination."
According to the researchers, "The training data of AI often represents women as more passive than men, for example, not to mention all the biases attached to race, sexuality, ability, or health stigmas. We have all seen many examples of the failures of AI in equally representing, talking about, or creating pictures of different groups." Read more here.
This is exactly why more women must be in AI leadership. Want to help? Email us: takthelead@taketheleadwomen.com and we’ll be in touch.
Take The Lead prepares, develops, inspires, and propels all women of all diversities and intersectionalities to take their fair and equal share of leadership positions across all sectors. Learn more at www.taketheleadwomen.com.
