July 14, 2026 EDITION 558
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Future Faith: Why GenZers Act To Change America
My trust is in William He to be the first GenZ president of the United States, the first Asian-American president and the most qualified individual to bring America together for a brighter future.
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That is because two years ago on July 4, when he was 16, He founded Dream For America, and Dream For Action, a non-profit movement with 1,200 volunteers across the country, 1 million followers, 1 billion social media hits and $600,000 in funds raised. He shares his plans, visions and actions as a speaker at Take The Lead's Power Up Conference 2026 on August 26, Women's Equality Day.
“Too many young people have lost faith in democracy,” says He, now 18, who recently completed his freshman year at University of Texas-Austin where he is a pre-law, government history major.
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Graham Platner: A Lesson in Character and Complicity
Didn’t the great poet Maya Angelou warn us, “When someone tells you who they are, believe them the first time?”
His excuses for having the Nazi symbol tattoo on his chest should have been enough to tell the politicians and political consultants who were enamored of his seeming to be a “manly man” in a politically progressive persona that serious flashing yellow lights were likely to tank his ambitions.
As you probably guessed, I am talking about Graham Platner, whose candidacy for U.S. Senator from Maine fell from its meteoric rise to its ignominious fall. His 11-minute video is full of excuses for the demise of his campaign, including the growing number of incidents of sexual misconduct for which he has been accused by multiple women.
In that video he told us again something very important about himself—in his mind, it’s always someone or something else’s fault. He either denies all allegations, says he has changed, or attributes the situation to a plot against him and all who share his heroic attempt to create change in the country.
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An experience that will transform the way you lead, the way you think, and the way you show up in the world is waiting for you.
The Power Up Conference 2026: Audacity: Leadership in Action this August 25–26 in Washington, D.C. will fill the stage with some of the most powerful and necessary voices in leadership today to give you new insights to your leadership, practical tools you can use right away, and the energy and inspiration to propel you forward in your life ad leadership.
Here’s just a sampling of the almost 50 speakers who are bringing it all to life.Watch this spot as each week we will introduce you to some of them.
Felicia Davis, founder of the Haus of Vocal Empowerment and Take The Lead Leadership Ambassador will bring on the inspiration as she introduces our Power Tool Champions —women whose participation in Take The Lead programs has helped them realize their power and use it to advance their careers.
Wanjiku Kamau, AI strategist and author, will make sense of AI and how you can ensure it enhances, not destroys your career.
Rachel Rubin MD, authority on women’s sexual health will break open how you can claim your power at midlife and beyond.
Minda Harts, bestselling author and workplace equity champion, will speak directly to the importance of trust in the workplace and how to make the workplace work better for everyone.
Jamia Wilson, writer, activist, and cultural leader, will bring a voice that is as powerful as it is transformative in supporting the next generation of leaders.
These are not just speakers. They are women who have lived the work, broken the barriers, and are standing on that stage ready to share everything they have with you. Every session, every panel, and every conversation has been designed with one purpose. To move you forward. And to connect you with the other women and men who want to see you succeed.
Do not miss your chance to be in that room. Seats are filling fast and this is one experience you will not want to look back on wishing you had attended. Secure your seat before it is gone
Power Up 2026: Audacity: Leadership in Action
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What I Learned From Take The Lead:
Power Tool #1 — Know Your History (The Visionary)
Meet Dr. Rose Crockett Matthews — 2026 Power Tool Champion for Power Tool #1: Know Your History (The Visionary). A U.S. Navy veteran, Speech-Language Pathologist, Doctor of Healthcare Administration, entrepreneur, and author, Dr. Rose has spent her career turning a childhood marked by adversity into a bold vision for helping others see beyond their circumstances and create lives of purpose, growth, and impact. Join us in celebrating her at Power Up 2026 in Washington, DC on August 25–26! 🏆
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Craft + Need= Success
CNBC reports that New York Times journalist and author Jodi Kantor defines “craft” as a combination of expertise and human skill. “Craft guides the hand of the surgeon restoring an accident victim’s body. It’s how a writer, composer, or director holds an audience’s attention for hours at a time. Need is you solving a problem, offering solutions to what others need."
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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.
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