From The Huffington Post authored by Lee Moran: “And Merriam-Webster’s word of the year is … “Feminism.” The term enjoyed multiple lookup spikes on the dictionary’s website in 2017 and an overall 70 percent rise in its searches compared with 2016. The Women’s March on Washington and other cities around the world the day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January […]
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The Harmless-Sounding Phrase That Is Terrible for All Women
From Motto authored by Karen Rinaldi: “A few weeks ago, I was talking with a friend about another friend’s husband who had called his wife a “stupid bitch” in front of their daughters in a moment of anger. He later apologized to the family. He’d had a hard day at the office. He didn’t really […]
Education Disrupted (Finally)!
From Hackernoon authored by Erik P.M. Vermeulen: “Changing the way we teach and learn is difficult. But, last week I realized how education is being radically disrupted by new technologies. Not all of my colleagues agree. And I have to admit that if you are active as a teacher or interested in education, you might […]
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 […]
Lawyerist Gift Guide 2017
From Lawyerist.com authored by Lisa Needham: “Figuring out what to buy the lawyers—and everyone else—on your list can be a chore, but we are here to help. Here’s our 2017 gift guide packed with gift ideas that are appropriate for the lawyers in your life, the non-lawyers in your life, and for self-gifting. (If you’d […]
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. […]
6 Habits That Will Help You Become a Better Leader, According to Someone Who Coaches CEOs
From TIME authored by Helen Rothberg: “Over the past 25 years, I’ve coached a mix of executives in for profit and not-for-profit companies like Kellogg’s, Monsanto, SoCalGas, Newark City Government, The United Way, IBM, and AT&T. I’ve been in board rooms with people fretting about decreases in market share, swirling about regulatory agencies, and agonizing about visions for a […]
International Women’s Day Was The Most Talked-About Moment On Facebook This Year
From The Huffington Post authored by Sarah Ruiz-Grossman: “2017 was quite a year for women. It kicked off with the inauguration of President Donald Trump, a man who was elected despite being accused by more than a dozen women of sexual assault and misconduct. In response, millions of people took to the streets the following day for the Women’s […]
