It’s about the sway, not just the balance.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Joann Lublin says that for mothers employed outside the home, balance is not the goal, but swaying is.
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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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The gender landscape of the workplace is changing as is the global culture of society. During Women’s History Month and in time for International Women’s Day March 8, it is crucial to examine how and why the leadership climate is shifting and where and how individuals can make the biggest impact on equity, fulfilling their own goals and dreams.
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Black History Month is just one month out of the year but it is necessary to honor and heed the work of Black women forever and always. Now you have a reading list that can take you through every month of the year.
In this collection of 12 recent books by Black women authors, Take The Lead salutes the energy, advice and brilliance of authors producing nonfiction, poetry, graphic novels and more.
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Issue 222 — February 20, 2023
I love this phrase from Susan Wojcicki’s letter, announcing she is stepping down as CEO of YouTube: “It’s an incredibly important time for Google — it reminds me of the early days — incredible product and technology innovation, huge opportunities, and a healthy disregard for the impossible.” (Emphasis mine).
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In 2023, women make up 47.7% of the global workforce. They are invaluable assets to any professional team, and yet many feel overlooked and under-supported by their workplace leaders.
Due to the fragmented nature of remote work, the well-being of isolated employees can be difficult to manage, leading to burnout and other forms of employee fatigue.
But women are often more vulnerable to the impacts of burnout than men.
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The future looks beautiful to Christian Nunes, MBA, MS, LCSW, president of the National Organization of Women, the 57-year-old organization built from the grassroots to address gender inequality at the height of the civil rights movement.
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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.
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Talent is ubiquitous. Opportunity is not. Getting in the door is key.”
Montreece Smith, executive vice president of people for Per Scholas, a national tech training initiative with 20 campuses and a staff of 500, placing 20,000 alumni at more than 850 employer partners, says she is helping to drive the company mission of opening doors to tech careers for persons of color.
“We are changing the face of tech,” says Smith.
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Jasmine LeFlore and Dr. Brittany Wheeler grew up in different regions of the country with different circumstances, but a similar outsized curiosity and love of learning in math and science.
When they did meet when both were pursuing graduate degrees and working in engineering and aerospace, they collaborated to co-found Greater Than Tech, so Black girls would always have a space to seed their dreams.
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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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Sharon Vinderine has a big mission for her company and her life, and it is founded on trust.
As the founder and CEO of Parent Tested Parent Approved, an awards-based platform with 200,000 community members in the U.S. and across the globe, Vinderine has a long history of intention and entrepreneurship, but one first met with skepticism.
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