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 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?    
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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.   
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Natural Style: Leadership Lessons From Kitchen Table to Big Success  
Miss Jessie's Co-Founder Miko Branch shares tips on growing the haircare brand.   
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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.    
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Gloria's "The Sum" Weekly Column: The Word of The Week Is CODE: As in Cracking the code, Learning to code, and Rewriting the code to leadership gender parity. Bonus: two hot book recs. Comment @GloriaFeldt
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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.    
  • VIDEO OF THE WEEK
    GREAT STUFF TO READ NOW
    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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