Here is a great video explaining what I used to say in university to anyone who might listen, “Girls are so stupid and annoying.” I had no idea I was falling into a women-hating trap. Sad really. I promise to never say this ever again! http://everydayfeminism.com/2013/10/im-only-friends-with-boys/?
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Here is an interesting article telling us what we women have known all along. To use only our masculine assets is a shame. http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2013/08/research_male_leaders_should_think_more_like_women.html
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Recent research shows that out of the more than 12,000 speakers in the TED talk series with over a billion watchers, only 27 percent are women. Apparently June Cohen , Exec Producer of TED Media is concerned and is aiming for more women. According to Cohen, many women feel they are not ready to talk on
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Equal Voice (a non-profit promoting women in politics) has pulled together some great information on our six female premiers. While you are at their website sign up for the campaign school or donate to a great cause. http://www.equalvoice.ca/speaks.cfm
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Here is the proposal for my new book I am writing. I am searching for a great publisher. Pass it along! Lean Out – 100 Ways to Shift Corporate Culture So Women Can Reach the Top by Maureen Fitzgerald, PhD (former policy lawyer) (copyright) “Leaning In” is not enough In her recent best-selling book “Lean In”
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If you read nothing else this year, read these words by bell hooks on forgiveness and Trayvon Martin. Here is an excerpt: “The growing number of gated communities in our nation is but one example of the obsession with safety…. The person who is really the threat here is the home owner who has been
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I use the following the ten questions as the Table of Contents for my upcoming book, titled: 50 Ways to Advance Women.” I hope this book (that I am struggling to get done!) will become the “textbook” for the Lean In movement! Do humans really thrive in a 24/7 competitive culture? Are men really better workers and leaders than women?
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Thanks to Shelley Fralic for her May 27 article in the Vancouver Sun. She is one of the first journalists in main stream media to use the word “patriarchy.” Good for her. although I found out later she was verbally attacked later (sadly). Here are her dangerous words: “Face it: It’s still a man’s world…” “Patriarchy is alive and well. Men
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Here is another great Lisa Belkin article on “the mommy business trip” stereotype. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/25/the-mommy-business-trip-a_n_3157664.html?utm_hp_ref=email_share
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Here is the press release: There is still time to sign up for The Power Walk for Dress for Success! So far we’ve raised just over $16,000. Help us reach our goal of $25,000– this will help support 166 women through our programs. We are expecting lots of sunshine- so come out and join us for
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