Through the Glass Ceiling: 5, Actually, 7 Strategies for Women

How often do you click on an article because the title promises you’re going to learn something new or fix a problem you’ve been struggling with — and it turns out to do neither?

In this moment when many are seeking answers as to why for the second time in less than a decade, a highly qualified female leader didn’t break through what Hillary Clinton dubbed the “highest and hardest glass ceiling,” you might be among the many asking “Why?”

The next question typically is: “When will the country be ready for a female president?”

Career successGloria FeldtNovember 18, 2024Leadership Power Tools, Women In BusinessComment

Wealth Fitness: Golden Seeds Co-CEO Loretta McCarthy Funds Women Entrepreneurs' Dreams

“It’s like health fitness; it is wealth fitness. Many women know they will be fully responsible financially for themselves,” says Loretta McCarthy, co-ceo, and managing partner of Golden Seeds, LLC, an investor consortium that invests in early-stage, women-led businesses.

Managing the nationwide network of nearly 300 angel investors, McCarthy has been with Golden Seeds for 20 years and in that time, “We have invested in 253 companies with $185 million from 1,100 investors,” she says.

Career successMichele WeldonNovember 14, 2024Entrepreneurship, women in leadership, Women In BusinessComment

Many Possible Futures: 10 Ways To Use Your Power To Change The World Now

Change is going to come --not by itself but when you take action.

Looking to the upcoming close of the calendar year, the end of the quarter and what you have the capacity and intention to do now to make changes professionally and personally is worth your time.

As Take The Lead celebrates 10 years of successful and meaningful work toward the mission of achieving gender and racial parity across multiple sectors, through a wide variety of platforms, programs and events, it is appropriate to apply the finite measure of 10 to strategies you can use today for yourself.

Career successMichele WeldonOctober 18, 2024career path, career goals, Power To YouComment

Make It Happen: Women Designing and Achieving Wealth, Entrepreneurship, Success

“As women, we are often the architects of our dreams,” said Hyacinth Tucker, founder and owner of Laundry Basket Delivery at the recent Take The Lead Power Up Conference on Women’s Equality Day in Washington, D.C. “So let’s share our stories, struggles and triumphs knowing together we are stronger.”

The winner of the Visionary Award exemplifying the Know Your History Power Tool, Tucker told the Together We Lead conference participants, ”We carry the weight of our aspirations. This is a testament to the power of perseverance, even when the world may not yet see it.”

Gloria Feldt, co-founder and president of Take The Lead echoed the sentiment, reminding the participants, “You are the CEO of your own life.”

Pivot to Purpose: Kathleen Turner Defines A Career of Risk and Service at Power Up

Kathleen Turner did this on purpose. There’s a reason you can’t limit her to memory for just one role.

“If you look over my history of film, my stage history, every role I have done is done in direct contrast to another,” Turner said to a rapt audience at Take The Lead’s Power Up Conference on Women’s Equality Day in Washington, D.C.

“I have found over the years it is difficult to put my body of work together, as there is no one role for me to ever be known by,” said Turner, the iconic actress who has been engaging audiences for more than 46 years. Speaking on the careers panel at the “Together We Lead” themed conference, Golden Globe winner Turner spoke of her intentional career agility, longevity and powerful choices.

Career choices, Career successMichele WeldonSeptember 20, 2024Women Leaders, journalism, Career Choice, taking risksComment

We Can Make It Happen: Why Working To Get ERA To Finish Line Needs Us All

One hundred and one years is enough. Now is the time to pass the Equal Rights Amendment in all 50+ states and honor the fair and equal legal rights of women and publish it in the Constitution.

“I am so excited to present the Leading Advocate Award to the ERA Coalition,” said Gloria Feldt, co-founder and president of Take The Lead, at the recent Power Up 2024 Conference on Women’s Equality Day in Washington, D.C..

Career success, Changing the Workplace, PowerUp ConferenceMichele WeldonSeptember 13, 2024working women, Leaders, Feminism, ERA, equal rightsComment

10 Tips to Overcome Work-Related Stress For A-Type Personalities

Witnessing the female athletes competing across any and all sports in the recent Olympics, demonstrate just what can happen to a person under extreme pressure. Depending on personality type, it can affect a competitor’s stress levels.

The workplace is similar.

An A-type personality often means you are competitive, time-pressured, and prone to high-stress levels. These traits can push you to achieve great things but can also contribute to work-related stress, especially if you're in a leadership role.

Career success, Changing the WorkplaceKelly LoweAugust 20, 2024working women, women in power, Mental Health, gender equalityComment

Changing the Game: Podcast Episode with Gloria Feldt

Gloria joins podcast host Cindy Glanzrock to discuss her background and journey as a women’s leadership expert, including her role as the former president and CEO Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

Ambition / Intention, Career success, EntrepreneurGloria FeldtAugust 19, 2024equality, gender parity, Activism, PodcastComment

Investing in Parity: Podcast Episode with Gloria Feldt

Catherine Gray, the host of “Invest In Her”, interviews Gloria Feldt, a nationally acclaimed expert on women, power, and leadership with expertise from frontline leadership experience, a bestselling author, and in-demand keynote speaker.

Career success, Parity, Ambition / IntentionGloria FeldtAugust 19, 2024Podcast, Women Leaders, gender equality, LeadershipComment

Power To Our Women Fireside Chat Featuring Gloria Feldt

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our powerful fireside chat with Gloria Feldt! Your presence and participation made this conversation truly inspiring.

Together, we're making strides in giving "power to" women and advancing gender equality. 💪✨

Career choices, Career success, Change LeadershipGloria FeldtAugust 12, 2024PodcastComment

Let’s Talk Impact: Podcast Episode with Gloria Feldt

I had such a great time telling the story of my life to Justyna Kedra, CEO of @WERULE for her hashtag#podcast “Let’s Talk Impact”

It’s fortuitous that I received the recording to post on this day, August 9, 2024 exactly 50 years after two life changing events: Richard Nixon resigned as president and I accepted (in a wild leap of faith or folly) the position of executive director of what was then Permian Basin Planned Parenthood. Hear what happened then:

Career choices, Career successGloria FeldtAugust 12, 2024Podcast, Gloria FeldtComment

Unify Your Team: 10 Ways Great Leaders Move Forward From Discord

In a chaotic political campaign season, it’s all about having the right team, from candidates to social media message branding. Beyond the realm of politics and winning a single election, how do you as a leader in an industry or as an entrepreneur bring together a team of different intentions, skillsets, locations, identities, and career history to succeed for the present and future?

Perhaps you are in a new position as a leader, or you are a colleague and team member who is part of a shifting of titles and responsibilities. Holding it all together with purpose and transparency is the mark of a great leader. The puzzle pieces do not need to remain puzzling.

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