Gloria’s Sum of The Week: Is It Possible to Go Forward and Backward at The Same Time? Are we accelerating toward parity, or going backward due to sexism, objectification and biases? Or both at the same time? Explore conflicting views and tell us where you come down.Comment @GloriaFeldt TELL ME MORE
TAKING THE LEAD: YOUR ACTION OF THE WEEK
Make certain you acknowledge the badass women who inspire you in leadership. Send her a card here.
What can you do today to support and encourage a woman in leadership?
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Alicia Lent, 24, an engineer in the semiconductor industry, shares inequities including when she was teaching a class at a large company, she learned the women's restroom had been converted to another men's room because no women worked there.
Got Girl Power? Join us for July Virtual Happy Hour July 11th at 6:30 PM ET
Feeling nostalgic for the 1990’s and Girl Power? There’s a dark side to that story. Gloria Feldt, co-founder and
president of Take The Lead, along with Reshma Golopadas, senior VP of Video Programming at SheKnows Media, serve as co-hosts with guests Allison Yarrow, critically acclaimed journalist and author of 90s Bitch: Media, Culture, and The Failed Promise of Gender Equality; along with May Busch, women’s leadership advocate and former COO of Morgan Stanley Europe.
Join us for a conversation about how the 1990’s tried to "fix" feminism and set the groundwork for the misogyny we see today.
Wednesday, July 11th - 6:30-7:30 P.M. ET Register here
In just a few weeks, this is happening: "Your Power Journey" A Weekend Workshop Taught by GloriaFeldt at the The Omega Institute
(Spaces to stay at Omega are almost gone, but many lovely Airbnb facilities are nearby, so don’t let that stop you.)
When did you know you had the power to_____? Do you ever have impostor syndrome? Are you unsure about your next career move? Do you doubt your effectiveness as a leader? By delving into your journey, this workshop will help you identify your assets and roadblocks—and how to use them to propel your leadership to higher levels. GloriaFeldtwill provide a personalized analysis of your journey to help release your authenticity and reset or continue your path forward to maximize your health and effectiveness, professionally and personally.
July 27- 29 in Rhinebeck, NY Hurry to Register (only a few spots left)
Invitation to a special free webinar with May Busch on "How to Get Promoted" Thursday, July 12th at Noon EST
We are so excited that Take The Lead has partnered with our much admired friend, May Busch, to bring you this special free webinar. May will share all her best secrets on how you can get promoted.
Join May, former COO of Morgan Stanley Europe, Thursday, July 12th at Noon EST, to help you land your next promotion. Details here—please share with other women who might benefit too:
Come Play Dress Up! "Carry The Spirit of Seneca Falls: Gender Parity in 2018 and Beyond" July 18, 6-8 p.m., New York
Join us for special evening showcasing the power we have to collaborate to change our world and achieve gender parity in power, position and compensation by 2025. This intimate reception will feature engaging discussion and the opportunity to enjoy an incredible gallery of artwork by feminist activist Linda Stein. Plus you get to try on her armor!
