By SHERYL SANDBERG and ADAM GRANT, Reposted from the NY Times At the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, the Norwegian cross-country skier Therese Johaug was vying for her first individual gold medal. Fresh off a world championship in the 10-kilometer race, she was now competing in the 30-kilometer. More than a grueling hour later, Ms. Johaug [...]
Women accomplish amazing things when we support each other. The League + LeanIn.org is a Winning Combination! By LWG Editor When a woman helps another woman, they both benefit. And when women celebrate one another’s accomplishments, we’re all lifted up. Together women can do more, go further, and change the world. LeanIn.Org was founded by Facebook [...]
The proportion of women in engineering has remained static since 2008: Only seven percent of engineers are female. By Linda Deleay, Awards & Prizes Manager, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) The lack of women in engineering is a very significant problem, contributing to skills shortages which damage the economy.The shocking reality is that the [...]
By Andrea S. Kramer & Alton B. Harris, Reposted from HBR.org Millennials, those Americans now between 16 and 36 years old, are often spoken of as if they’re ushering in a new era of enlightened interpersonal relations. For example, in 2013 Time predicted Millennials would “save us all” because they are “more accepting of differences…in [...]
Just Give Me Five: The Rules of Engagement for Women in Networking By Leelannee K. Malin, PhD - Principal & CEO, Malin PR I received a group email from an associate whom I had collaborated on several projects. We run in similar political, business and social circles. The email shared some job opportunities available within her network. She [...]
There’s Statistically No Chance She’ll Be Hired! By Stefanie K. Johnson, David R. Hekman & Elsa T. Chan, Reposted from HBR.org There are more CEOs of large U.S. companies who are named David (4.5%) than there are CEOs who are women (4.1%) — and David isn’t even the most common first name among CEOs. (That would be John, at 5.3%.) [...]
Today's Post is from the United State of Women Summit in Washington, DC: Melinda Gates on "Time Poverty" There’s a lot that’s been done by and for women and girls, but there’s still plenty to do. Convened by the White House, this Summit will rally all of us together to celebrate what we’ve achieved, and how [...]
Don't Forget to Register for the ICMA + LWG University Symposium: #13Percent to #GenderBalance...Because it's 2016! By LWG Editor Join the League of Women in Government (LWG) in collaboration with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) for this half day University Symposium Event the day before the ICMA Annual Conference begins in Kansas City! Register through Eventbrite HERE. [...]
The League of Women in Government sends healing thoughts and prayers to the LGBT community, the families of the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, FL, and the family of musical artist Christina Grimmie who was also tragically shot in Orlando this past weekend. #LessHateMoreLove
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