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NEWSLETTER MAY 15, 2020: Discovering new value in an old habit….Zoom coffee….loving and feeling loved….commencement wisdom in COVID…the amazing Martha MacCallum….and more

Hi friends,

Happy Friday! I had so many thoughts this morning, it was tough to know where to begin (apologies in advance for the length!) I thought I would share a couple of practical (ish)…

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NEWSLETTER May 8, 2020…. Celebrating our Moms and the women who shaped us

Hi friends,

If you’ve lost track, or stopped looking at your calendar (which is entirely understandable), Mother’s Day is Sunday! There’s still time to order flowers, and to reflect on your mom…

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Newsletter May 1, 2020

Hi friends,

You’ve done it again!! You’ve crushed another week in COVID-19! Welcome to the 1st of May!

In all seriousness, I hope you are holding up ok. And, I also hope you are finding…

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Newsletter Friday, April 24, 2020…. Reaching 100!

Hello friend,
Happy Friday! 
Before we dive in…. Please take just a couple of seconds right now and pause … Take a big, deep breath (maybe two or three) and tell yourself “You did your…

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Newsletter: April 17, 2020

Hi friend,  

You did it! You’ve crushed another week of quarantine! I hope you are giving yourself a high-five! No matter what challenges you are facing, give yourself credit for pushing…

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Newsletter: April 11, 2020

Hi friends,

I hope this finds you safe and well.

I think of you often and as I go through my week and look for content that I think you’ll find compelling and useful, including a few links that…

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Newsletter April 3, 2020

Hi friends! 
It’s Friday again and I’m incredibly grateful for a chance to greet you and another day. I hope the same is true for you. I can’t think of a time when it’s been more…

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Newsletter March 27, 2020: Time….

It’s Friday…Reaching the end of the week takes on a different meaning these days. I often think medals should be passed out to parents — especially to moms — when we reach the end of the week….

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Newsletter March 20, 2020

Hi friends,

I hope this finds you safe and well.

Almost a week into social distancing, we are working hard to try to make this experience feel less scary and more like an “adventure” for our…

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Newsletter March 13, 2020

Hello friends!

I hope you are feeling well and taking extra precautions to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. The uncertainty around the coronavirus is more than a little unsettling. As I…

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What message are you sending potential employers when you don’t negotiate? (Newsletter 2.21.20)

If you missed the newsletter in your inbox, click the link below and be sure to sign up! We share additional information about recent episodes, a sneak peak into upcoming episodes, what we’re…

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For my “galentines”

[This blog originally appeared on Medium and is reprinted here with permission].

I know you. You’re running around making sure everyone on your Valentine’s Day list feels special and loved….

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Making Your Career Comeback, Or Pivoting Into A New Role? You’re In The Right Place! (Newsletter 2.14.20)

If you missed the newsletter in your inbox, click the link below and be sure to sign up! We share additional information about recent episodes, a sneak peak into upcoming episodes, what we’re…

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Make deflecting, filtering & using “criticism” your secret sauce

[This article first appeared on Medium and is reprinted with permission]

4 min read – by Laura Cox Kaplan

A common trait of successful entrepreneurs is their ability to throw caution to…

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Reflections on 2019…. 80 She Said/She Said episodes and counting….

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 

As 2019 draws to a close, I’ve just posted our final podcast for the year — an inspiring conversation with Nancy…

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Why She Said/She Said: Enriching the Conversation about Women’s Leadership

Too often, conversations aimed at women are one-sided, simplistic, and characterize all women as having the same view on policy, success, and leadership. If we really want to encourage and empower…

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The Policy Circle: Innovative Approach to Increase Civic Engagement

There are countless examples of great leadership — some bold and dramatic, some subtle, but none the less impactful. As I sat talking with Sylvie Legere Ricketts, with whom I’ve developed a…

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Talking Sex & World Peace with Valerie Hudson, Ph.D., George H.W. Bush Chair at Texas A&M University

It’s not difficult to understand why Valerie Hudson is beloved by her students. As the George H.W. Bush Chair of The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University,…

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Rudeness is Contagious (thankfully so is civility!)

Sitting in the beautiful living room of Lea Berman’s elegant, historic home (one of the oldest in Washington, DC), we talked with Lea about her new book “Treating People Well” and heard…

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