Search online for “women’s leadership books,” and the first four books that pop up are by men. Search again with the keywords “women business books” and you get offers for dozens of daily bound planners. And does anyone really use those anymore? Sigh. So Take The Lead took the lead on
Read MoreThe $16 billion that Americans are spending on Father’s Day gifts this year, according to the National Retail Federation, compared to the $25 billion Americans spent on Mother’s Day, may reflect the amount of time spent on parenting split between most American mothers and fathers. Man
Read MoreIf you work for a large organization, chances are in any given month there is at least one event you have to attend for work outside of work—an announcement, retirement party, awards ceremony, celebration of a new project, completion of a project, promotion party and more.
Read MoreYou 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?
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreI was mesmerized by Sue Monk Kidd’s novel The Secret Lives of Bees when it was first released in 2003. Now a new musical scripted by the Pulitzer-winning, MacArthur genius Lynn Nottage, I once again found its complex interweaving of stories and symbols captivating: the buzzing bees, the Civil Rights movement circa 1964 in the
Read MoreWho knows what business casual is anyway. And when the temps outside rise, it seems the temps inside turn frigid—thanks to air conditioning—making your wardrobe needs split between getting to and from work, and staying at work.
Read MoreCreating a workplace culture that is fair and inclusive is good business. Beyond the rainbow merch, prideparades and events across the country marking June as LGBTQ Pride Month, fairness...
Read MoreThe P word trips most women up concerning their finances, and it’s the word many fear: Plan. Beth Kljajic, a Chicago-based financial services professional with New York Life Insurance, says most women from Millennials to Baby Boomers are not prepared financially for the costs of retirement or healthcare later in life
Read MoreTwice on the same day last week, the heads of groups that work to advance women financially, socially, and in business bemoaned to me the lack of collaboration among women’s groups. Paradoxically, but not surprisingly, the individuals with whom I met in both instances were asking Take The Lead to participate in their new ventures.
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