TAKE THE LEAD Honors Lynda Carter At Conference On Women’s Equality Day

Guest post by Melissa Miller Young, with much gratitude to Women Connect 4 Good Foundation and Dr. Nancy O’Reilly, presenting sponsor for Take The Lead’s Power Up Concert and Conference August 25 and 26.

Ten years ago, I joined 3,000 other women at Gammage Hall on the Arizona State University campus. Together, we listened to Sheryl Sandberg, Karen Finney, Erica Gonzalez, Pat Mitchell, Gloria Feldt, Carla Harris, and other powerful speakers talk about the importance of advancing more women into leadership.

Women Career SuccessTake The LeadJuly 17, 2024Women's Equality Day, Women's ConferenceComment

Take The Lead Honors Lynda Carter at Conference On Women’s Equality Day

Issue 266 — July 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 11, 2024) — Iconic actor and singer-songwriter Lynda Carter will be honored with the 2024 Leading Woman Award at the 5th Annual Take The Lead PowerUp Conference in Washington D.C. on Sunday, August 25 and Monday, August 26.

Take The Lead’s “Together We Lead” Conference on Monday, August 26 at the National Housing Center, follows the PowerUp Concert Sunday, August 25 at The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, with virtual options for both events.

The SumGloria FeldtJuly 15, 2024Women's Equality Day, Power Up ConferenceComment

"Don’t Underestimate Yourself”: Lynda Carter on Leadership, Success and The Power To Be Whomever You Dare

The wonder of her accomplishments never stops.

Lynda Carter, a Wonder Woman in real life who turns 73 this month, is a global performer, singer, producer, actress, philanthropist, leader and inspiration to women and men around the world for her ability to excel in multiple arenas.

“We know how to wear many hats because we are so busy. We collaborate,” says Carter, who will be honored with the Leading Woman Award at Take The Lead’s Power Up Concert and Conference August 25-26.

They Call Her “The Woman They Could Not Silence”

Issue 265 — July 8, 2024

If Elizabeth Packard were alive today, she would be on our Panel “Together We Lead for Health” at Take The Lead’s Power Up Conference and Concert this August 25th evening and 26th all day, in Washington DC and accessible virtually. The theme is “Together We Lead.”

Elizabeth Packard’s life story, while appalling, is inspiring. And it’s a reminder of why Women’s Equality Day on August 26, 2024 will be the most consequential acknowledgment of that date so far in the 21st century.

The SumGloria FeldtJuly 8, 2024Power Up Conference, Women's Equality Day, ParityComment

Why U.S. Urgently Needs Leadership Gender Parity: How Power Up Conference Gets You There

If women vying for top spots at work are overlooked at many U.S. workplaces claiming they are too emotional, why then did the new movie about a young girl experiencing emotions of anxiety, envy and embarrassment just become the largest global box office hit with $1 billion in ticket sales?

Perhaps it’s because the story of Riley experiencing a breadth of emotions in the new Disney animated sequel, “Inside Out 2”, is fictional. But it may be resonating with females of all ages and particularly leaders who say the biased perception of their emotionalism is a barrier to the C-suite in real life.

Event, ParityMichele WeldonJuly 5, 2024Power Up Conference, gender parity, Workplace CultureComment

Be Your Own Wonder Woman: Nominate Yourself or Your Peer for the 9 Leadership Power Tools Champion Awards!

Issue 264 — July 1, 2024

Note: Today, Gloria is passing the mic (or the mouse) to Felicia Davis, Take The Lead Leadership Ambassador extraordinaire, and founder of the Black Women’s Collective.

Felicia had the great idea of honoring Take The Lead’s reason for being at our August 25/26 Power Up Conference and Concert — that’s YOU. You are the women and some men who have participated in 50 Women Can Change the World cohorts, taken a 9 Leadership Power tools course or workshop, served as a Leadership Ambassador, or otherwise benefitted from our transformational programs. Here’s Felicia…

The Sum, EventGloria FeldtJuly 1, 2024Power Up Conference, Leadership Power ToolsComment

Freedom To Fight For DEI: How Legal Battles Affect Leadership Policies, Commitment

The fireworks this month for celebrations of U.S. independence surrounding July 4 are not the only outbursts catching the attention of corporations, leaders, non-profits and educators. The trend of nationwide pushback on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts at work and in higher education is loud and distracting.

These issues demand response and action in the workplace now and require deep understanding of the laws, processes and practices in order to be successful in achieving parity and equity in leadership across gender, race and identity.

Changing the WorkplaceMichele WeldonJune 28, 2024Diversity, DEI, Workplace CultureComment

How Do You Want to Change The World? What Does That Even Mean?

Issue 263 — June 24, 2024

How often do you hear words like “world changer,” “transformational,” or “changemaker?” How often do you use them to describe what you want to do or what you want to see happen?

The SumGloria FeldtJune 24, 2024Power Up Conference, PodcastComment

Religion At Work: How To Offer Peaceful Inclusion In Workplace Now

Navigating religious beliefs in the workplace can be difficult, divisive and challenging. This is especially true now with strong voices advocating to resolve global humanitarian issues, and hate erupting in speech and actions in many scenarios.

While aiming to project a sense of inclusion, it is also urgent for organization leaders to mitigate and prevent any disruptive practices that could derail meetings, conferences or even virtual gatherings. It is possible to be inclusive and not provocative while accommodating religious practices and beliefs at work. It is also the law.

Changing the WorkplaceMichele WeldonJune 21, 2024religion, diversity, InclusionComment

How to Overcome Career Stagnation: Step Into Your Power And Take the Lead

Issue 262 — June 16, 2024

There’s a common struggle that many women face: the feeling of being stuck in their careers, and that despite putting in their best efforts, they’re running in place.

It’s a frustrating and disheartening experience, one that can leave any woman questioning her ability and worth.

The SumGloria FeldtJune 17, 2024career path, Career ReinventionComment

Joy, Music, Inclusion & Power: Sweet Honey In The Rock Inspires at Power Up Concert

Fifty and 10.

Celebrating 50 years in the music industry, the eight-member mostly all female group (seven of the eight identify as women), Grammy-nominated ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock honors the joy of creativity and commitment to inclusion with their performance at the Power Up Concert 2024.

The concert and conference herald Take the Lead’s 10 years of effort to engage, support, train and uplift women and men with the goal of parity in leadership across all sectors.

Twirl Like Wonder Woman Lynda Carter at the Power Up Conference August 25–26 in DC

Issue 261— June 10, 2024

I have exciting news today. Have you been inspired as I have been by the Wonder Woman character?

Then you will be thrilled to know that Lynda Carter, whose iconic role as Wonder Woman exemplifies female strength and the use of power for good will receive the Leading Woman Award at Take The Lead’s annual Power Up Concert and Conference.

The Sum, Take The Lead EventsGloria FeldtJune 10, 2024Power Up Conference, gender equalityComment

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