Women, the Law, and the Battle to Save America
A review of Dahlia Lithwick's new book, Lady Justice: Women, the Law, and the Battle to Save America, delving into the efforts of women lawyers during the Trump years.
03/09/23
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Connecting with curiosity (and a discussion about career mobility)
We all know connectivity and strength of your networks can directly influence your long-term career prospects. But - ugh - networking. How can we bette equip ourselves to take the risk?
Taking Calculated Risks (When Launching Your Startup)
In her new book, Anne Cocquyt lays out how taking the time to understand WHY you want to become an entrepreneur and WHY you want to start a business is key to success.
Hubris, Power and Equity in Silicon Valley: The Cult of We
Upon reading The Cult of We - a deep-dive on the fall of WeWorks - this senior legal pro draws insights on the inequalities baked into the startup ecosystem.
The Cult of We and the Ultimate Case of Destruction
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Why Feedback Often Doesn’t Work
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Dear Chairwoman: A Letter to Us All From a Trailblazing Board Leader
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Thinking in An Entrepreneurial Way
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Power, Politics, Pressure and Pivot Points – the neuroscience
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The CEO Who Focuses on People to Maximize Profits [Book Review]
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Passion matters. If you’re comfortable with an unreliable, moving target.
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Careers, Kids and Comebacks: The Habits of Confident Returnees
"Your Turn" is the career coach today's working women need to own their career + motherhood path, the insider knowledge from people who've already done it.
The Key To Effective Allyship
Several suggestions on how to be a better ally and create an inclusive, engaged workplace through every day actions.
There’s No Crying in Newsrooms: What Women Have Learned about What It Takes to Lead [Book Review]
This book chronicles several media veterans, women who never imagined that women entering news would face many of the same battles they did.
Be Fearless: Five Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs and Purpose [Book Review]
A short book review of Jean Case's new book, featuring stories of regular people who have accomplished extraordinary things across all sectors.