Flash: There Are No Obstacles, Only Opportunities!

Issue 227 — May 1, 2023

Tell me. What’s the biggest obstacle you have faced on your path to leadership?

Here’s a secret for you.

*There are no obstacles. Only opportunities.*

5 Paradoxes of Effective Leadership

Issue 226— April 17, 2023

I’m having a blast leading the new mastermind series, “Intentioning: Transform Your Dreams to Reality with the Power of Intention” live online. I love the real-time interaction, yet busy women from all over the world can participate and have the flexibility to catch up asynchronously while being part of a supportive community of women.

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I Owe You an Update

Issue 225 — April 9, 2023

Thank you for supporting Take The Lead! You make this essential work for gender parity possible. As a donor, you deserve to know what your gifts accomplish. We’ve been heads down doing the work — delivering training, creating valuable leadership content, and planning exciting new programs. Here’s a brief update for 2023 so far. I’d love to elaborate if you want more information, and I’ll be happy to take your questions, ideas, and comments. Please send them to me here.

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The Power of 10 (Including You)

Issue 224 — March 28, 2023

I am brimming with excitement to share these comments from some of the women who are enrolled in my just-launched mastermind series, Intentioning: Transform Your Dreams to Reality with the Power of Intention.

“Excited and inspired. Because of the pandemic and a cross-country move to Florida in the middle of the pandemic, it has been so long since I had the opportunity to be in the same space with women leaders. It feels so good to be with all of you! Can’t wait to see what unfurls!” — Nuhket

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“Failure is a Stepping Stone” and 7 More Fave Quotes from Forbes 30/50

Issue 223— March 13, 2023

Forbes 30/50 Summit chair and founder of Know Your Value Mika Brzezinski must have said “Failure is a stepping stone” half a dozen times during the Forbes 30/50 Summit held at the beachfront Saadiyat Rotana Resort in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, March 7–10.

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Report #1 From the Field: Forbes 30/50 Summit

Issue 223— March 7, 2023

Greetings from Abu Dhabi where I’m attending the Forbes 50/30 Summit.

That’s an event to which both those women on the 30 under 30 list and those on the 50 over 50 list are invited, along with their plus ones if they choose to bring someone, and many additional individuals who are here to soak up the inspiration and networking opportunities.

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Send Yourself Roses: Valentine’s Day and Every Day Advice from Kathleen Turner

Issue 221— February 13, 2023

February 14 is Valentine’s/Galentine’s/Palentine’s day. What are your plans? I first thought I’d see if any of my women friends wanted to celebrate together and then decided I’d follow my friend actor/activist Kathleen Turner’s advice and send myself roses.

The SumGloria FeldtFebruary 13, 2023Kathleen Turner, Life Advice, self-improvement, Take The Lead, Leadership LessonsComment

Memphis — Lord of the Flies Redux And Why the Power Paradigm Must Change

Issue 220 — January 30, 2023

I recall a car ride where a male professional colleague and I bantered about our different perspectives on a serious issue. I don’t remember what we were arguing about, but I can’t forget his closing argument. “Estrogen logic!” he declared, as a way of diminishing me and my point of view.

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Take The Lead Stands in Solidarity with the AAPI Community

Take The Lead is deeply saddened by the news of the mass shooting that occurred this weekend in Monterey, CA during a Lunar New Year celebration and stands in solidarity with its AAPI colleagues.

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What Is Your Life’s Blueprint? Dr. Martin Luther King’s Less-Known Speech Teaches 3 Leadership Lessons We Can All Use Now

Issue 218 — January 16, 2023

January 16, 2023: The nation celebrates the birthday of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King today.

For many, the holiday acknowledging Dr. King’s transformational significance in American History has become primarily a welcome long weekend off from work. For others, it’s the opportunity to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy in secular and religious settings, as President Joe Biden did at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, where King had been the pastor.

The SumGloria FeldtJanuary 16, 2023Martin Luther King, Racial Equity, Civil Rights, Leadership LessonsComment