The latest women's leadership news, research and advice to fit your life. July 18, 2017: Edition 122
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ORIGINAL CONTENT & FRESH NEWS YOU NEED NOW
Size Matters: Is Bodyshaming Blocking Your Career Path?
Weight discrimination affects women's salary, promotions and treatment. Why? TELL ME MORE
Open The Door: Intel Exec Fights For Diversity, Inclusion Roz Hudnell has spent two decades trying to change the culture of tech to look more like America. TELL ME MORE
Natural Style: Leadership Lessons From Kitchen Table to Big Success Miss Jessie's Co-Founder Miko Branch shares tips on growing the haircare brand. TELL ME MORE
Redefine Power: Wonder Woman Inspires, Kids, Entrepreneurs, Actresses Nancy D. O'Reilly shares her insights on how the $750 million hit affects women and girls. TELL ME MORE
Gloria's "The Sum" Weekly Column: The Word of The Week Is CODE: As in Cracking the code, Learning to code, and Rewriting the codeto leadership gender parity. Bonus: two hot book recs.Comment @GloriaFeldt TELL ME MORE
TAKING THE LEAD. YOUR ACTION OF THE WEEK
Organize a
fundraiser or information session for a non-profit organization or cause you believe in and want to support that supports women.
What Game Of Thrones Teaches Women About Being Leaders The new season brings more than entertainment. READ IT AT HUFFINGTON POST
Women Hold Up Half The Brainpower Companies are missing out on the brainpower from women missing on boards. READ IT AT BUSINESS INSIDER
Steps To Close The Gender Gap For Good Check out these strategies from leadership and development experts. READ IT AT CLARITY
Sexism Is In The Stars Women scientists of color face discrimination in astronomy. READ IT AT THE VERGE
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“I think the thing that I was most afraid of was becoming the most mediocre version of myself. So every time I find myself a little uncomfortable, I know I’m in the right place.”
-- Cristina Mittermeier, National Geographic Cultural Photographer
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