Global Health Startup Founder In Cycle of Success For Women Worldwide

It’s not about the bike.

Michele WeldonDecember 29, 2017Authentic Leadership, female entrepreneurs, inspirational women, Women and LeadershipComment

3 Ways To Embrace Politics at Work: A Guide for Women In Leadership

Politics in the workplace is an unfortunate yet inevitable aspect in office life. Throw national political views into this mix and you’ve got a high-tension workplace that can tip over into something much more dangerous.

Rae SteinbachNovember 30, 2017Authentic Leadership, business, communication, success Comments

Bless This Mess: Redefine Power and Brilliance in Life's Complications

“Perfection is overrated.”

That is one of the truths Kelly McNelis, founder of Women For One, wants every woman on the planet to know and internalize. You can redefine power in your mess.

Ego Boost or Bust? Study Shows How Self-Esteem Effects Redefine Power

What compels a politician to throw his or her hat in the ring and run for president?

And once in a position of power, what is the strongest factor that can bring about their demise? The answer, according to research from PsychTests, is self-esteem.

Self-PresentationIlona JerabekJune 7, 2017Authentic Leadership, Career, confidence, women in the workplaceComment

Happy Birthday, Harriet Tubman: Lessons To Learn for All Women Leaders

Five-year-old kindergartner Lola dressed up as a different historic black woman leader each day recently to honor Black History Month. And one of her most beloved characterizations may well have been when she posed for the photo dressed as Harriet Tubman.

Overcoming Impostor Syndrome: Own The Confidence As Successful Women

If Viola Davis has it, then we’re all doomed. Or maybe, we’re all in good company and can figure out a way to overcome it.

Get On Board: Women Leaders Making Strides, But Is It Enough?

The move to parity for women in boardrooms internationally has advanced, but not fast enough and certainly not close enough to the mission of Take The Lead of parity by 2025. Two major new global analyses of women in management and the workplace point to strides achieved, but full parity still off in the horizon.

Global Health Startup Founder In Cycle of Success For Women Worldwide

It’s not about the bike.

Though that’s a phrase Lance Armstrong used for the title of his 2001 memoir of cycling and life, for the company Leslie Heyer founded in 2012, it was at first but now isn’t at all about the bike.

Michele WeldonJanuary 2, 2017Authentic Leadership, female entrepreneurs, inspirational women, Women and LeadershipComment

For All The Reasons You Gave: Thank You!

Dear Friend,

I can’t stop reading your emails, messages and social media posts filled with passion, power and purpose in support of leadership parity. Our shared mission to ensure women reach equality in the workplace and have the resources they need to achieve their goals has truly never been more important.

Why Take The Lead Training Works Recruiting, Retaining Women Leaders

Companies spend big money on gender diversity and inclusion training. There’s a good reason for that: attracting and retaining high-caliber female talent all the way up to the top leadership ranks comes with a long list of compelling results, ranging from lower turnover cost to higher profits. Female senior leaders have a positive impact on the bottom line.

Help A Sister: Women Connect4Good Founder on Women in Leadership

It was the silence that spoke the loudest to her.

Dr. Nancy D. O’Reilly was interviewing a woman for her radio podcast, “Conversations with Smart Amazing Women,” when she asked her guest, “What can I do to help you?”