Usually at this time of year we are all full of thoughts about the year past and what we want for ourselves in the year to come. This year, I resolve to set broader goals and I challenge you to do the same. Catalyst just released a report entitled Read it and Weep: Women’s Leadership Still Stalled in Corporate America. … Continue reading
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Women Can Change the World
“The world will be saved by the Western woman” This message from the Dalai Lama, the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize winner, was delivered during the Vancouver Peace Summit in September 2009. It has made the rounds on various Twitter and blog feeds and should make us all sit up straighter and understand that women do have the power to change … Continue reading
Taking Control
What’s Can You Control? You cannot control the weather but you can remember to carry an umbrella or wear weather appropriate clothing. You cannot control where you were born or wrongs done to you in your youth. But you can control your outlook on your future and what lessons you learn from your past. You cannot control your height or … Continue reading
THANKS: Giving & Giving Back
Forward LWP is forwarding a powerful message from a true leading woman, Francine LeFrak. Francine is a successful Broadway, television and movie producer. Her most recent production, Same Sky, is helping to empower women throughout the world by providing employment to HIF-positive women in Rwanda and Zambia. The message from Francine is one of giving thanks, and the moving experience … Continue reading
Consequences
We have all done things that we are not necessarily proud of. Fortunately, most of these bring about embarrassment and minor consequences. But sometimes what starts as a prank or just bad behavior deteriorates into something truly awful at the time of occurrence and forever after. Rape on Campus In Crash Into Me , Liz Seccuro tells the story of … Continue reading
Dreaming in Black and White
Last month, LWP Christine and I traveled with Women for Women International (WFWi) to Bosnia. While there are still many bullet-riddled building and other reminders of the horrific fighting that occurred during the 90’s, what’s remarkable is the dichotomy of progress and the pre-war politics that endure. Women for Women Prior to the trip, I read books about the break … Continue reading
Women and World Peace
Taking Responsibility The Nobel Peace Prize will go to three women activists this year. Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Leymah Gbowee are cited for their work in freeing Liberia from the tyranny of the past. Tawakkul Karman is the third recipient and she has worked for peace and freedom in Yemen. One only has to watch Abigail Disney’s excellent … Continue reading
Looking for the Similarities, Not Differences
LWP Janet and I spent an amazing week learning first-hand about the work of Women for Women International (WFWI) in Bosnia. This amazing organization provides support for women in eight post conflict countries by giving them emotional support, education and job training and support. The unique spin of this organization is the practice of women from developed countries adopting a … Continue reading
Have a Heart
While reading the NY Times last weekend, I noticed an ad describing September 29 as World Heart Day. Having never heard of this event, I read on. The World Heart Federation, a non-governmental organization, and its member organizations are challenging people around the world to take charge of their heart health and be advocates for heart-healthy living. This is a … Continue reading
Sexiled
What would you do if you walked in on your roommate and she/he was having sex with someone? This happened to Sharon. Not just once, but again and again. Her roommate didn’t seem to notice or care that Sharon was right there in the room. Sharon was mortified and traumatized. She avoided her room, staying with friends as muc as … Continue reading
