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Today’s TED Talk: Amy Cuddy on How Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are
Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how “power posing” — standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don’t feel confident — can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our [...]
Guest Blogger: Dr. Frank Benest on the Magic Behind High-Performance Teams
By Frank Benest, ICMA Liaison for Next Generation Initiatives I’m a mid-career manager in a large water district. The division team that I supervise is involved in water conservation and recycling programs. I also lead several project teams involving internal and external groups. During my career, I’ve participated on a few great-achieving teams and some [...]
Say it LOUD!
Although many organizations have been hiring women aggressively for nearly a generation, the proportion in top positions has only modestly expanded. By Sally Helgesen, Strategy + Business Blogger Could differences in how women and men articulate ambition early in their careers play a role in determining what opportunities come their way? This question has been [...]
Governing Institute’s Julia Burrows on Gender Parity’s Untapped Economic Potential
Growing the power of women in the workforce is about more than fairness. It could add trillions to our economy, and a new report shows the way. by Julia Burrows, Director of the Governing Institute (Reposted from Governing.com) Every revolution begins with a desire for fundamental change. Ideas are debated, options narrowed, strategy planned and [...]
Great Lineup of Speakers for League Symposium on 09.24.16 in Kansas City
Join the League of Women in Government (League) in collaboration with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and our fantastic SPONSORS for this half day (12:30 pm to 5:00 pm) League Symposium + Networking Event the day before the ICMA Annual Conference begins in Kansas City! #13Percent to #GenderBalance.....Because it's 2016! This half day symposium will be a [...]
For Men to Lean In at Home, Women Need to Lean Back
LeanIn.Org President Rachel Thomas on how couples can support each other at home. By Rachel Thomas, LeanIn.Org President A few months ago, in partnership with the NBA, LeanIn.Org is kicking off our second season of #LeanInTogether—a campaign focused on how men can do their part for the women in their lives. Leaning in at [...]
How paid family leave could become a reality in the U.S.
Most people can't afford to take real time off from their jobs without pay. by Jeanne Sahadi, reposted from CNNMoney Yet that's the only choice a majority of U.S. workers have when they have a baby or care for an ailing parent or spouse. Nearly 25% of women go back to work within two weeks [...]
Moms in the Top Job?
Guest Blogger Linda Kelly on the Top 10 Reasons Why.......... By Linda Kelly, Town Manager - Windsor, CA In honor of Mother’s Day 2016 and our Guest Blogger's 10th year as a city manager (and with deepest apologies to David Letterman), here are the Top Ten Reasons why moms rock as city and county managers, police [...]
The Fastest Way to Promotion? Your Personal Brand!
RESEARCH SHOWS THAT MEN ARE PROMOTED MORE OFTEN BASED ON “POTENTIAL” THAN WOMEN, WHO ARE STILL REWARDED SOLELY FOR “PERFORMANCE.” HOW DO WE BREAK THE CYCLE? BY GIVING OUR CAREERS A LITTLE P.R. HELP. By Romy Newman, Reposted from Ellevate Network According to a recent study conducted by Fairygodboss, over 60% of women think that [...]