From LinkedIn authored by Melinda Gates: “But Patricia said her initial reaction to this news wasn’t pride or excitement—it was shock. She went as far as to suggest that the professor regrade the exam. She was so full of self-doubt that, even when presented with direct evidence of her abilities, her first instinct was to […]
Category Archives: Leadership
Oprah’s Night at the Golden Globes Shined a Light on Her Epic Career. Here’s What We Know About Her Money
From Time authored by Alix Langone: “Oprah Winfrey did more than make history Sunday when she became the first black woman to receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 75th annual Golden Globe awards. She gave an impassioned acceptance speech, championing women and the #MeToo and Time’s Up initiatives. She spoke about growing up poor in Milwaukee […]
This T-Shirt Makes a Subtle Statement About Reproductive Rights, Just in Time for the Women’s March
From Vogue authored by Emily Farra: “If you’re participating in the Women’s Marches next weekend, there’s a good chance you’re already thinking about your outfit—and there’s nothing wrong with that. Just a few days ago, the #TimesUp blackout on the Golden Globes red carpet proved just how impactful clothing can be. You might see women marching in […]
Melinda Gates: It’s Time for a New Era for Women
From Time authored by Melinda Gates: “You may never know their names. They work beneath the headlines and far from the spotlight. When they receive formal recognition from bodies like the Nobel Committee, it is the exception, not the norm. But the fact remains: under the radar, grassroots organizations led by women are quietly changing […]
3 Ways To Attract The Mentor You Truly Want
From Medium authored by Nicolas Cole: “I have been extremely fortunate to have attracted some truly phenomenal mentors in my life. In fact, just about every success or skill set I have acquired has been the result of a mentor. Whether it was classical piano, video games, bodybuilding, music, marketing and advertising, I learned at a […]
At the Golden Globes, Stars and Their Activist Guests Talk About Why They Fight
From The New York Times authored by Valeriya Safronova: “They wore black and they arrived in pairs. Eight actresses showed up on the Golden Globes red carpet with eight activists as their guests in a move intended to bring more attention to sexual harassment and gender inequality across the spectrum of professions. The decision was part of a […]
New Dean Will Be Only Woman Of Color To Lead Top 30 Law School
From Above the Law authored by Staci Zaretsky: “When Erwin Chemerinsky, the founding dean of UC Irvine School of Law, left the school this past summer for more highly ranked pastures, L. Song Richardson was appointed as interim dean. She’d been a professor at the school for three years, and Chemerinsky sang her praises, saying, “I think […]
11 Things You Can Do Today to Be More Respected, Productive, and Impressive at Work
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 […]
Judge Abby Abinanti Is Fighting for Her Tribe—and for a Better Justice System
From The Nation authored by Rebecca Clarren: “On a gloomy day in September, Lisa Hayden rushed through the circular door of the Yurok Tribal Court in Klamath, California, with her 1-year-old son on her hip. Hayden, 31, worried that the day wouldn’t turn out any different from all the others she’d spent in court trying to […]
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. […]
