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In the era of “fake news,” the power of the media to shape our understanding of reality is undeniable. Sexist news coverage is nothing new for women, but  in an election year, it’s crucial we remain vigilant and outspoken. In this episode, Gloria urges us to be conscious, careful and critical about women’s representation in the media, and gives us concrete tips for how to recognize and leverage our own power to change the narrative. After you listen...+Diversify your media consumption+Read the research on the status of women in the media+Learn more about Citi's Jane Fraser and her leadership style+Discover the powerful monument to the pioneers of women's right Take The Lead newsletterVisit Take The LeadLeadership Tools hereTwitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,InstagramGloria Feldt’s Website  TwitterInstagramAnnotated transcripts

Energy is your most precious resource. Yet, in a world where women are constantly reacting, consciously or unconsciously to microaggressions and systemic oppression, we often squander it. It’s no surprise that many of us feel depleted, stressed and anxious. In this insightful conversation, journalist Soledad O’ Brien and Gloria show how to take back the reins, and share concrete tips to marshal your energy to be more focused and intentional, and give your time and attention to what matters most. After you listen... +Take Soledad O'Brian's career advice+Learn how to effectively manage your energy, not your time.  +Use your power to mobilize others' energy and commitment  +Boost your energy levels and thrive in your leadership Take The Lead newsletterVisit Take The LeadLeadership Tools hereTwitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,InstagramGloria Feldt’s Website  TwitterInstagramAnnotated transcripts 

Hillary Clinton’s groundbreaking speech at the U.N.’s Fourth World Conference on Women in 1995 became a flashbulb memory for many of us. For Gloria, who was in the room where it happened not once but twice, it's a moment she comes back to again and again. In this episode, she shares highlights of her experience, reflects on the significance of Clinton's words 25 years later, and helps us identify the missing piece that to this day makes it hard for women all over the world to exercise those rights fully.

This week, Gloria documents the long term impact sexual harassment, abuse, and assault have on women’s minds, and as a result, on their lives, leadership aspirations, and careers. Focusing on the riveting documentary On the Record and on her conversation with the protagonist Drew Dixon, Gloria helps us understand why, despite the rise of the #MeToo movement, we are far from understanding all we lose as a society when abuse and harassment rob women of realizing their full potential. She offers strategic leadership tips on using your voice in your everyday life to shift this power paradigm once and for all. After you listen...+Meet the courageous women, at the heart of On the Record +Watch the documentary, hear their voices, learn their stories+Learn more about the prevalence of sexual harassment on women leaders+Explore the links between sexual harassment and assault, and women's mental and physical wellbeing.Take The Lead newsletterVisit Take The LeadLeadership Tools hereTwitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,InstagramG

You knew it would happen. As soon as Harris was named as Biden’s running mate, the word ambitious was used to undermine rather than praise her character. In this episode, Gloria makes a case for why we should once and for all rid ourselves of this double-standard and has some choice advice for how to keep yourself grounded in the power of your own ambition. After you listen...+Get sound advice from Kamala Harris on how to take up space when you're the only minority in the room.+Learn more about the science behind women leaders' success in fighting the pandemic.+Read about why black women and women of color tend to be more ambitious than their white counterparts in the corporate world.+Go ahead, own your ambition, in your life and career.Take The Lead newsletterVisit Take The LeadLeadership Tools hereTwitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,InstagramGloria Feldt’s Website  TwitterInstagramAnnotated transcripts

2020 is the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. In this episode, Gloria reminds us of the many hurdles women, especially women of color, have continued to face and overcome to exercise their right to vote. And, she shares concrete actions you can take in your own life to make the 19th Amendment live up to its ideals.+ Explore the history and the complicated reality of the women's suffrage movement.+Meet the women who endured the "Night of Terror" for seeking the right to vote+Dive into the data on the gender gap in voter turnout. +Discover substantive solutions to achieve race and gender equality, and register for The Power To Change Conversations. Take The Lead newsletterVisit Take The LeadLeadership Tools hereTwitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,InstagramGloria Feldt’s Website  TwitterInstagramAnnotated transcripts

After you listen...+ Learn how to overcome career advancement roadblocks  +Hone your self-advocacy skills +Explore what it takes for a social movement to work +Do something that scares you today + Take the credit you deserve  Take The Lead newsletterVisit Take The LeadLeadership Tools hereTwitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,InstagramGloria Feldt’s Website  TwitterInstagramAnnotated transcripts

After you listen...+ Learn about how cities—and local leaders—are playing a big role in reopening the economy.+Meet the women of color currently serving in elective office+Get to know the organizations helping women get elected, especially those supporting Black female candidates+Be inspired by who could be next. Take The Lead newsletterVisit Take The LeadLeadership Tools hereTwitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,InstagramGloria Feldt’s Website  TwitterInstagramAnnotated transcripts

After you listen... +Download Gloria's free guide for reframing your career path after job loss.   +Learn about BIPOC women most economically impacted by the corona virus pandemic. +Discover the lessons if you find yourself out of a job (because there's a lesson in every experience).  +Be kind to yourself and explore these key self-care resources. Take The Lead newsletterVisit Take The LeadLeadership Tools hereTwitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,InstagramGloria Feldt’s Website  TwitterInstagramAnnotated transcripts

After you listen... +Get to know the name and the story of the woman who forced the police to treat sexual assault like a crime.  +Read Chanel Miller's memoir Know My Name, about her assault by Brock Turner and the aftermath.+Learn about the #SayHerName movement and the campaign to resist police brutality against black women.+Tap into the power of self awareness to become a better leader+Explore the 9 Leadership Power virtual program and catapult yourself into your next leadership role. Take The Lead newsletterVisit Take The LeadLeadership Tools hereTwitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,InstagramGloria Feldt’s Website  TwitterInstagramAnnotated transcripts

After you listen...+Step into your power as an introvert+Download Gloria's tips for Networking While Social DistancingTake The Lead newsletterVisit Take The LeadLeadership Tools hereTwitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,InstagramGloria Feldt’s Website  TwitterInstagramAnnotated transcripts

After you listen... +Learn more about the connection between female protestors and effective mass movements+Donate to organizations that support Black Lives and communities of color +Get inspired and write history, with the OpEd Project. Take The Lead newsletterVisit Take The LeadLeadership Tools hereTwitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,InstagramGloria Feldt’s Website  TwitterInstagramAnnotated transcripts

After you listen...+Follow Elma on Instagram+Learn more about the Beganovich sisters and their online empire+Sign up for Gloria's  "9 Leadership Power Tools" course+Get inspired by Women entrepreneurs+Get familiar with Michelle Obama's book, Becoming Take The Lead newsletterVisit Take The LeadLeadership Tools hereTwitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,InstagramGloria Feldt’s Website  TwitterInstagramAnnotated transcripts

After you listen...+Try baking Mom's Challah at home+Read up on how breaking bread created connectedness, regardless of what we think is separating us.Take The Lead newsletterVisit Take The LeadLeadership Tools hereTwitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,InstagramGloria Feldt’s Website  TwitterInstagramAnnotated transcripts

After you listen, explore further how Gloria prepared this week's episode on leading through crisis.+A look at why female legislators pass more bills and why companies with more women in their leadership make more money. +Learn all about the new, improved 9 Leadership Power Tools to Accelerate Your Career online self study course that launches in June. +This new study breaks down the implicit bias and discrimination women have endured in the workplaceTake The Lead newsletterVisit Take The LeadLeadership Tools hereTwitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,InstagramGloria Feldt’s Website  TwitterInstagramAnnotated transcripts

After you listen, head over to these resources we've also linked to in the transcript to read further on Gloria's inspiring take on uncertainty. +Get to know three powerhouse mayors who energized Take the Lead's Power Up Conference:  Coral Evans of Flagstaff, AZ and  Kate Gallego of Phoenix, AZ star in this  highlights video from the conference.+Learn more about the blue ocean strategy for strategic leadership that played a role in founding Take the Lead.+Look at the latest performance indicators for two category-breaking companies:  Zoom and Peloton Take The Lead newsletterVisit Take The LeadLeadership Tools hereTwitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,InstagramGloria Feldt’s Website  TwitterInstagramAnnotated transcripts

After you listen, dig through these resources we've linked to in the transcript to read further on Gloria's analysis of power in the episode.The classic exploration of two of the classic types of power that sociologists Raven and French identified in the 1950s. The growth mindset vs. the fixed mindset.Why women earn 57% of the college degrees. And why we buy or are the primary influence on 85% of purchases. Evidence that women’s leadership makes companies better.Take The Lead newsletterVisit Take The LeadLeadership Tools hereTwitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,InstagramGloria Feldt’s Website  TwitterInstagramAnnotated transcripts

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Take The Lead newsletterVisit Take The LeadLeadership Tools hereTwitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,InstagramGloria Feldt’s Website  Twitter InstagramAnnotated transcriptsThese are the questions Gloria invites you to consider after you listen to this episode:1. What is your biggest fear personally about how the pandemic is impacting or will impact your own life? What is your biggest fear? 2. What is the greatest opportunity that you see for yourself as we come out of this difficult time? 3. What path do you think the country or the world will take to a new normal, positive or negative? 4. What is the one change you would most like to normalize?  5. Anything else you want to say? Email Gloria with your answers and comments: powertoyou@taketheleadwomen.com

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