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.
Read MoreI had the opportunity to join Dr. Stephanie Duguid, owner of Do Good Leadership, on her podcast “Empowering Women in Educational Leadership” in a compelling discussion on women in leadership. We delved into the critical disparities between men and women in leadership roles with a mission dedicated to propelling women into their rightful leadership positions across all sectors by 2025.
Read MoreJust out of college, early in your career or mid-career, it is not likely you are able to easily join corporate boards or enter into the world of philanthropy with substantial donations. But you can still make an enormous impact volunteering your time and skills for missions and causes that you care about deeply.
And the experience will help you tremendously in your growth as a leader.
Since the pandemic, the volunteering landscape has shifted, and there is a gendered and generational element.
Read MoreAnyone who watches the ABC-TV show, “Shark Tank,” can witness in just a few minutes how a great idea that someone believes in unequivocally can either get supported to the next level or attacked with keen criticism. They either leave elated or deflated, sent back to develop their business further.
So what is the best advice for women entrepreneurs? What strategies can you put into practice to see your side hustle or your business dream launch into reality?
Take The Lead’s Power Up Conference, “Together We Lead,” on Women’s Equality Day in Washington , D.C. August 26, features a roster of speakers including Daisy Auger-Dominguez, author of Inclusion Revolution, and artist and filmmaker Tiffany Shlain, who excel as founders and entrepreneurs. There are also multiple networking opportunities at the conference to learn, connect and share your big ideas.
Read MoreIt may be way easier to stay home and stay quiet. But it is not in your best interest—not for your professional advancement or for your well-being.
Particularly in 2024, as post-pandemic realities set in at many organizations, staying lean and looking to retain and onboard top talent, and as many women entrepreneurs launch their drwam businesses, it is urgent to take advantage of conferences to learn and launch your best ideas.
With Take The Lead’s annual Power Up Conference on Women’s Equality Day on the calendar for August 25-26 in Washington, D.C., this year’s theme, “Together We Lead” addresses the importance of learning, networking and sharing experiences with others in-person as well as virtually.
Read MoreIssue 259— May 20, 2024
It’s challenging to think of an original idea when called upon to give a commencement speech, but my friend and International Women’s Forum colleague Dede Thompson Bartlett gave an outstanding address to the NYU Tandon School of Engineering class of 2024 on May 16, 2024.
Read MoreJust ahead of Mother’s Day, it’s prime time to examine the changing M Factor influencing the role motherhood plays in the workplace. Some say it is changing for the better. Some say it is the same.
Others say mothering in this culture—often referred to as the Motherhood Penalty-- is worse, thanks to COVID and economic factors forcing women to take on traditional roles.
And those who voluntarily embrace the “trad wife” role newly popularized on TikTok, say that full time parenting when not working remotely or out of the house is a welcome return to the 1950s era of stay at home moms. Still some trad wives find themselves without options if they face divorce.
Read MoreAs if shaking up the world of sports coverage is not enough, new WNBA draft Caitlin Clark is embodying the gross discrepancy in pay for women for the same work as men.
According to CBS News, the former University of Iowa basketball superstar will make $76,000 in her first year with the Indiana Fever. That compares to “rookie Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 NBA draft pick last year, whose 2023-24 season salary was more than $12 million,” according to ABC News.
No worries for Clark, though, as she recently signed a $28 million deal with Nike.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreRaise 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.
Read MoreThe new film, Shirley, with Regina King as U.S. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm in her 1972 run for the presidency as the Democratic Party nomination, is a vibrant reminder of the value of male allies and mentorship for younger women.
In the months leading up to the 2024 presidential election, these are key lessons women can take to heart in every field and into practice at every step of the ladder from college to early career to mid-career and even the highest office in the country.
Read MoreIn light of the recent overwhelming vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to ban TikTok in the U.S. due to its Chinese ownership and use of data from its 170 million users, it is prime time to take a look at your own social media use. And what it can and cannot do for you professionally.
Some posts can get you fired. But a positive social media presence and a willingness to expand your digital skills can enhance your career and your standing in the organization.
Just remember, every post lives forever, even when you delete.
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