Joy To The Workplace: 10 Ways To Bring Happiness in The Front Door This Season

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, says the expert,” psychologist Dr Neha Dutt tells Healthshots.

Beyond Bias: Women Journos Lead With Innovation, Inclusion And Storytelling

“There is a tension around the topic of the subjectivity of objectivity,” said Felicia Henderson, director of cultural competency at the Maynard Institute.

Speaking at the recent Journalism & Women Symposium annual CAMP (Conference and Mentoring Project) in New Orleans, with the theme, Resilience and Reinvention, Henderson joined a panel along with Jean Marie Brown, The Pivot Fund’s director of research, and Mary Irby-Jones, executive editor at the Louisville Courier Journal.

Changing the Workplace, Women Career SuccessMichele WeldonOctober 4, 2024journalism, Female Journalists, sexism, ParityComment

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

Close The Healthcare Gap For Women: How Power Up Conference 2024 Can Help

The gendered gap in healthcare for those identifying as women from diagnosis, pain treatment, mortality, costs, coverage and data to representation in the industry as well as leadership is both an historical and current critical issue--one literally of life and death.

The need for parity in all aspects of health for women is a topic at Take The Lead’s Power Up Concert & Conference event on Women’s Equality Day in Washington, D.C. Speakers and panelists include Dr. Sophia Yen, MD, co-founder and chief medical officer of Pandia Health; Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, MD, author, CEO and founder of Adesso & Heart; and Dr. DeShawn Taylor, MD., author and founder of Health Justice MD. Dr. Taylor is receiving the Disrupter Award as the Embrace Controversy Power Tool Champion at the conference.

Changing the Workplace, Change LeadershipMichele WeldonAugust 8, 2024healthcare, Power Up Conference, Gender GapComment

"Don’t Underestimate Yourself”: Lynda Carter on Leadership, Success and The Power To Be Whomever You Dare

The wonder of her accomplishments never stops.

Lynda Carter, a Wonder Woman in real life who turns 73 this month, is a global performer, singer, producer, actress, philanthropist, leader and inspiration to women and men around the world for her ability to excel in multiple arenas.

“We know how to wear many hats because we are so busy. We collaborate,” says Carter, who will be honored with the Leading Woman Award at Take The Lead’s Power Up Concert and Conference August 25-26.

Freedom To Fight For DEI: How Legal Battles Affect Leadership Policies, Commitment

The fireworks this month for celebrations of U.S. independence surrounding July 4 are not the only outbursts catching the attention of corporations, leaders, non-profits and educators. The trend of nationwide pushback on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts at work and in higher education is loud and distracting.

These issues demand response and action in the workplace now and require deep understanding of the laws, processes and practices in order to be successful in achieving parity and equity in leadership across gender, race and identity.

Changing the WorkplaceMichele WeldonJune 28, 2024Diversity, DEI, Workplace CultureComment

Religion At Work: How To Offer Peaceful Inclusion In Workplace Now

Navigating religious beliefs in the workplace can be difficult, divisive and challenging. This is especially true now with strong voices advocating to resolve global humanitarian issues, and hate erupting in speech and actions in many scenarios.

While aiming to project a sense of inclusion, it is also urgent for organization leaders to mitigate and prevent any disruptive practices that could derail meetings, conferences or even virtual gatherings. It is possible to be inclusive and not provocative while accommodating religious practices and beliefs at work. It is also the law.

Changing the WorkplaceMichele WeldonJune 21, 2024religion, diversity, InclusionComment

Say It: How Speaking Up About Menopause at Work Improves Culture For All

Very few people could pull this off, but Halle Barry sure did.

On the steps of the U.S. Capitol recently, the iconic actress shouted, “I’m in menopause, OK?” as part of her mission to seek federal funding for the 2023 Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act.

Changing the Workplace, Leadership Power ToolsMichele WeldonMay 12, 2024healthcare, Workplace CultureComment

Lonely at Work? 5 Tips To Address What Most Women Say Is A Problem

It is possible to be lonely even when you are not alone.

Unfortunately, new research shows that 80% of women in white collar jobs feel lonely because of their work. That shocking number is exacerbated for women of color, as loneliness is compounded by bias and discrimination in the workplace. Nearly a third of women of color say they do not feel respected at work—compounding their sense of isolation.

Changing the WorkplaceMichele WeldonMay 10, 2024Mental Health, Workplace Advice, Workplace CultureComment

A Little Lie? Why Fibs In Hiring And Workplace Happen and What You Need To Do

The truth is on both sides of the hiring process at many career levels, the recruiter often offers misleading information about the job and perhaps the company. Potential employees often pad their resumes.

Does the employer’s white lie and candidate’s CV padding cancel each other out? Maybe each party deserves what they get because they were less than 100% honest and transparent.

In the Australian TV series, “Fisk,” that debuted in 2021, the main character, Helen Tudor-Fisk, tells some big fibs about her experience as a trial lawyer after a divorce and career upheaval in order to get hired at a low-budget law firm. The show, many report, is very funny.

Changing the Workplace, Career successMichele WeldonApril 19, 2024Workplace Culture, Workplace Advice, LyingComment

OK To Cry? Expressing Emotions and Vulnerability Is A New Wave At Work

Raise your hand if you have cried at work.

My hand is up. Once early in my career when a boss was cruel in her comments to me in front of the newsroom and later in my career when a boss viciously chastised me for calling attention to a problem in the organization. Both outbursts were confined to me standing alone at the sink in the ladies’ room.

While this has been a definitively banned reaction for what seems like forever especially for women, new research shows being emotionally vulnerable in the workplace is optimal not just for employees, but for leaders and management.

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