Founding a startup is exhilarating. You’ve got a great idea, and you’re out to change the world—or your market– at least. Once the initial rush of creativity and excitement wears off, though, building a business from scratch can feel overwhelming.
Read MoreSo it may be more than a little disappointing that Beyonce was not front and center of every scene in the remake of Disney’s “The Lion King,” but she did make a powerful impact as Nala as a keen lioness, or as many have pointed out, one of the Lion Queens.
Read MoreThe power of Take The Lead’s mission is with the measurable outcomes and effects on all the thousands of you who have participated directly in events, programs, offerings and outreach for the last five years. Leading up to the 5th Year Anniversary Summer Silent Auction July 25, Take The Lead applauds all those
Read MoreVisiting Rome after college and viewing the masterpieces of 17th century sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini proved to be a career shift for Maria Soldier, executive director of Alex Soldier, an international jewelry enterprise created by her father.
Read MoreVictoria Pynchon, co-founder of She Negotiates Consulting and Training, says perhaps her biggest negotiation win was helping a female lawyer increase her offer by $500,000 to $850,000, plus other perks.
Read MoreJournalists know the importance of a good quote. And all are careful about getting it right. Daniela Altimari, statehouse reporter for the Hartford Courant, made sure her own quote was accurate in defining the impact of Take The Lead’s recent 50 Women Can Change The World in Journalis
Read MoreToiling alone in your apartment in sweatpants all day at your laptop. That is the image of the freelancer. Whether that is true or not, freelancing can be isolating. For every skilled freelancer looking to make global connections for their work, this network could be an answer. “Work
Read MoreLittle is more frustrating in a workplace culture than fearing repercussions for giving honest feedback. This is not about outrageous illegal violations, (because those you must report), or the “moral harassment” France Telecom executives are accused of practicing following multiple e
Read MoreIssue 101 — July 14, 2019 This week, we mark the The 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. People said that mission was impossible, and then it was done. Similarly, many people said it was impossible five years ago when Take The Lead began with the bold mission to achieve leadership g
Read MoreIt’s been great so far. Five years in, and many more to go for Take The Lead. Each year the organization is aiming to reach gender parity in leadership across all sectors by 2025. Take The Lead is celebrating five years of events, programs and initiatives benefiting Take The Lead
Read MoreWhen you win your fourth Women’s World Cup, let everybody know it’s also about equal pay. Following the 2-0 win for the U.S. women’s national soccer team in France against the Netherlands, representation for the players who are suing the U.S. Soccer Federation for pa
Read MoreIssue 100— July 8, 2019 Ask a college student in early spring what they’re most worried about, and I guarantee it won’t be their finals. It will be the dreaded internship search. I am Anna Tropiano (pictured right), a Political Science and Writing student and an intern at Take The Lea
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