#16. Do Women Care Too Much What People Think? Power Poses
So it started with this article: Morons and Oxymorons: Undermining Women in Leadership I thought this title was pretty excellent. The text of the article gets heavy (INSEAD). Points include the Catch 22 of if women act competent we're frowned upon, but if we act nice, we're not viewed as competent. The bottom line? Success equals comfort with gender identity. This is a fancy way of saying: Be comfortable in your own skin. I do wonder how this is possible when there are many messages saying to girls or women, "Be this, be that" - and we're game for it.
Read More#14 Power Plays for Women: Behind Every Woman is a Supportive Partner
When the Hot Mommas Project and the George Washington School of Business Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence did a national survey of 269 high-drive working women, it was in the midst of the opting out media firestorm. It was clear what wasn’t working. The story that wasn’t being told was this: What WAS working?
Read More#13 Power Plays for Women – Work it Girl: The New Power Women’s Club
RuPaul said it best: Work It Girl Are you working it? Or maybe pre-working it. Or not working it at all? The New Power Women's Network As discussed in our Digital Classroom, Module 302, there's a New Power Women's Network.
Read More#6 Power Plays for Women: FIND 5 Mentors
Many people today on Twitter know that I am running solely on coffee now...So, let's get right down to business. Today we cover: How to find the five mentors.
Read MoreFrom Voice-over Artist to “Kindie” Rock Star: Ashley Albert’s Case
“She blurted out ”Ashley Albert has a kids band” and then called me 10 minutes later, hunkered in the corner of her office, saying “Oh my gosh, I don’t even know why I said it- how soon can you put a band together?’” Student reaction: “The reason Ms. Albert’s case is so inspiring to me is because she doesn’t sugarcoat the truth.” From the Hot Mommas Project Learning Series: Ashley Albert’s case, “From Dream Job to Dream Job in 1000 Easy Steps” Case themes include: family, confidence, start-up, music , individuality, dreams, change,...
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