Does It Change Everything? New Geena Davis Doc on Hollywood Tries To Change Inequities

In the opening moments of the documentary, “This Changes Everything,” actress and executive producer of the movie, Geena Davis cracks a joke that is the heart of the film. Referring to the children’s books of “See Dick, See Jane,” Davis says,” I felt like we see Dick all the time. I want to see more Jane.”

Meet You At The Movies: 10 Summer Films Starring Inspiring Leading Women

The last movie I saw in a theater was pre-empted by 35 minutes of previews of summer movies. All but one of them were action films that were violent, male-dominated and not at all my cup of tea, or bucket of popcorn.

You Need To Calm Down: 6 Ways To Stop Workplace Drama

Taylor Swift in her newly released video, “You Need To Calm Down,” sends a catchy message about avoiding naysayers and haters, a message that everyone in the workplace needs to hear and abide.

Play Fair: Why Women’s Earnings Peak and Gender Pay Gap Matter

New research from PayScale shows that women’s lifetime earnings peak at an earlier age than do men’s, and the gap never improves, setting up a lifetime of playing catch up that never pans out.

Simply The Best: Fairygodboss CEO On Why Company Rankings For Women Matter

You wouldn’t eat at a restaurant with a bad Yelp review, stay in a hotel that got 1 out of 5 stars (or no stars at all) or run out to see a movie that Rotten Tomatoes gave a low rating. So why would you work for a company that doesn’t make it to the annual best companies for women lists?

Numbers Tell The Story: Confronting Bias in Nonprofit Leadership

In 15 years, you can grow from being a pre-schooler to earning a masters degree. In 15 years, you can possibly pay off a mortgage. In 15 years, you can move from an intern to being a leader in your organization.

Revolving Door? How To Reverse High Turnover At Your Workplace

There is a lot of coming and going at some workplaces—especially for women.

Take Action For Parity On International Women’s Day And Beyond

International Women’s Day is 108 years old this year, with a rich history of participation across the globe, including activities, events and keynotes in the U.S. celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of all women. With much more to come.

Hail To The Chief: Network Providing Support for Women in C-Suite

Naming their new private support network for women in the C-suite, Chief, was a problem for some who thought the title was too masculine.

Change LeadershipMichele WeldonJanuary 18, 2019C-Suite, Career, equality, Michele Weldon, women CEOsComment

Get Ready: Make The Right Move To The Boardroom With These Tips

Shannon Gordon, CEO of theBoardlist, told a group of close to 75 women board of directors hopefuls at a recent Chicago “Board Essentials for Women” event at PNC Bank Illinois, that you better be sure you know what you are signed up to do, because your commitment to a board needs to last.

Change LeadershipMichele WeldonDecember 3, 2018gender equality, Leadership, leadership parity, Michele Weldon, women on boardsComment

To The Ballot Box: Vote For Her And Get Women In Top Office

Red. Blue. Republican. Democrat. Independent.

Change LeadershipMichele WeldonOctober 23, 2018Change, election, gender equality, Michele Weldon, parityComment

Latina Pipeline Angels Focus On Puerto Rico Femme Entrepreneurs

In Puerto Rico, a struggling economy plus the onslaught of two hurricanes is often seen in either of two ways: opportunity for investors with innovation from entrepreneurs or a landscape of serial disasters

Change LeadershipMichele WeldonJuly 2, 2018business, Change, latina women, Leadership, Michele WeldonComment

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