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Six myths about women in the workplace that you probably fell for
By Amanda Bennett, Contributing Columnist for The Washington Post In Theory Opinion Mythology isn’t very kind to strivers. Icarus flies too close to the sun and gets melted back to earth. Prometheus steals fire and ends [...]
Guest Bloggers: Tamara & Paul Letourneau on Two Ears and One Mouth – 5 Tips for the Listening Leader
By Tamara & Paul Letourneau There is an old saying that the smartest person in the room is the person who is not talking because they are listening. The term "two ears and one mouth" [...]
Today’s Video: What if men were treated like women at work?
Today's satirical video from Buzzfeed illustrates the subtle and not-so-subtle sexism that still exists in the workplace today including: That pressure to “not end sentences with a question” and “be more assertive.” When you’re talked over in meetings, [...]
QOTD: Thank Goodness It’s FriYAY!
The League wishes everyone a safe and happy weekend. We will see you back here on Monday!
New Proof That More Female Bosses Equals Higher Profits
Is this the push organizations need? By Valentina Zarya Still not convinced that gender diversity is good for the bottom line? Maybe this will do it. On Monday, the Peterson Institute for International Economics and professional [...]
Former City Manager & ICMA Liaison Jan Perkins Explains Her Story & Career Resiliency in Local Government
Interview of Jan Perkins by Samantha (Sam) Ferrigno, Membership & Marketing Manager, ICMA Recently I was reading PM magazine searching for leadership articles or quick tips that I chould share on this blog, and I thumbed across [...]