Joy To The Workplace: 10 Ways To Bring Happiness in The Front Door This Season: Take The Lead 12/242024

Whether or not you celebrate the holidays, it is undeniable that most of the world around you at work and in your personal life do. While you may not be humming the lyrics to “Joy To The World” every morning, noon, and night, it may be in your best interest to seek out the joy this season and cultivate a work culture that oozes happiness. Or at least a genuine smile.

“Being joyful at work is crucial for mental health and overall well-being. Joyful individuals often experience lower stress levels, improved mental resilience, and stronger interpersonal relationships” psychologist Dr Neha Dutt tells Healthshots.

The Power To Be A Legacy Founder in a Growing Industry

By Danielle Dao

My passion to work outside the box has strongly driven the last few decades of my career in cannabis. As this industry continues to evolve and adapt to increasing regulation, we’re seeing exciting steps forward, but we’re also seeing areas where we can still improve.
I’m the founder and co-CEO of Eco Farm Holdings PBC/Thrive Society, a leading distribution company in California supported by a digital marketplace and go-to-market platform that’s both plant touching and tech driven.

This is Personal: An Anniversary and A Brekthrough

Most weeks in my “Sum” column, I write about women, power, and leadership. But this week something personal took over my thinking and I decided to go with it. I hope it will resonate with you and perhaps even help someone who needs to hear it this time of year, when it is often difficult if you’re missing loved ones.
The Winter Solstice, December 21, 2024, would have been my 44th wedding anniversary.
We picked the date precisely because it was the longest night of the year and therefore we could remember it. Well, OK, the longest night does also have sexy connotations, so it was an appropriate choice from that perspective too

Just one more week in 2024!

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Here are what just two of the women in Take The Lead programs have to say:

"A huge thank you to the entire Take The Lead team for creating such an empowering space for women to connect, share, and lead with purpose. This weekend was a powerful reminder of the incredible things we can achieve when we lift each other up. Here’s to all the visionary women out there—keep shining and making a difference! "

--Hyacinth Tucker, founder of The Laundry Basket and participant in 50 Women Can Change the World in Entrepreneurship

"Five years ago Gloria Feldt invited me to join the Take the Lead cohort of 50 Women Changing the World in Media and Entertainment … and now I am headed to DC to accept an award on Women’s Equality day for their 10th Anniversary Conference! This recognition celebrates women who are making a significant impact and driving change. I'm thrilled to be part of a community that's committed to gender parity in leadership across all sectors... accelerating women's leadership and creating a more equitable world. I use all the tools available to me to impact hearts and minds towards advocacy. What a journey this has been since 2018 participating in the cohort to now leading the Center for the Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary's University."
--Nicole Haggard

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