From Time Money authored by Shana Lebowitz: “The path to professional success is long, and often winding. It’s a combination of working hard, pursuing your passions, and meeting the right people. But there are steps you can take immediately to get closer to your goals. Below, Business Insider has collected a bunch of quick and […]
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Bigs Things & Little Bigs
From Brave Enough: “One of the things I am asked about all the time is time management. People want to know how I find time to do the things that I do. I promise you I sleep (although, not much). I don’t have a group of minions doing work for me. I empty the dishwasher. […]
28 Of The Most Powerful Pieces Of Writing By Women In 2017
From The Huffington Post authored by Emma Gray: “There were times in 2017 when it felt like rage might burn me up from the inside out. At times, that anger felt paralyzing. When there is so much happening at once, how do you focus your energies? During these moments, it was always reading that jolted […]
Addicts Can Be High-Functioning: What Lawyers Need to Know
From Attorney at Work authored by Eric Webber: “They say “work hard, play hard.” Unfortunately, this adage may normalize workplace behavior that can be very dangerous. In fact, a 2015 study found that workaholics are more likely to drink in excess than their peers. At many major firms, lawyers routinely work up to 60-hour weeks, so it’s no […]
The Story Behind the Woman You Don’t See on TIME’s Person of the Year Cover
From Time authored by Melissa Chan: “The faces of five women, including celebrities Taylor Swift and Ashley Judd, appear on TIME’s 2017 Person of the Year cover, representing the “The Silence Breakers” — the thousands of people across the world who have come forward with their experiences of sexual harassment and assault. But on the lower right-hand corner […]
8 Ways to Win Over Everyone in the Office, According to Experts
From Time authored by Paul Schrodt: “Is it possible to like everyone in your office? Think about how tough it is to get together 15 people, much less 50, who all get along perfectly. But unlike in friendships, you need coworkers. You work with them every day, and whether they’re your boss, direct report or equal, you […]
San Francisco Is Getting Its First Black Female Mayor
From Huffington Post authored by Lydia O’Connor: “Hours after officials announced the sudden death of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, Board of Supervisors President London Breed made history on Tuesday when she became the city’s first black female mayor. Breed, the city’s District 5 supervisor, is serving as acting mayor, though her board colleagues may elect someone to […]
The Conversation: Seven Women Discuss Work, Fairness, Sex and Ambition
From The New York Times authored by Hannah Whitaker: “How Did We Get Here? Emily Bazelon: Sexual harassment has been clearly against the law since the 1980s. The Supreme Court said in 1986 that employers couldn’t let one employee create a hostile work environment for another or base advancement on a quid pro quo for sex. And we […]
After Matt Lauer’s Firing, 2 of the 3 Highest-Paid TV Anchors Are Women
From TIME authored by Jennifer Calfas: “Longtime Today Show host Matt Lauer was ousted from his coveted role Wednesday following allegations of sexual misconduct. Amid a growing movement that holds powerful men accountable for instances of sexual harassment and assault, Lauer’s dismissal means two women now rank within the top three highest-paid television anchor positions. Robin Roberts and Megyn Kelly, who work for […]
Authenticity as a Social Media Marketing Strategy
From Lawyerist.com authored by Megan Zavieh: “Just be yourself.” “That’s advice we have all heard at some point in our lives, but it’s advice that can be painfully difficult to follow in our professional lives. Being authentic as a person is to be true and genuine. But we often see legal marketing where lawyers attempt to portray themselves unrealistically. […]
