Blogger Courtney Martin examines the perennially loaded word "feminism" in this personal and heartfelt talk. She talks through the three essential paradoxes of her generation's quest to define the term for themselves. In her upcoming book, The New Better Off, Courtney E. Martin explores how people are redefining the American dream with an eye [...]
"Equality … is not a threat. It is an opportunity." -Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in New York City on Wednesday night, where he announced that Canada was putting its name forward for a seat on the United Nations’ Security Council. He also received a special commendation for forming [...]
The League of Women in Government believes that the best way to gain knowledge and develop new leaders in local government is to share our stories. We want to help inspire young women to seek a career and advance to their highest potential in local government. How can YOU help? Share YOUR story of how [...]
By Cheryl Hilvert, Management and Leadership Consultant & Former City Manager, Ohio As I look back on 31 years of local government service I am both pleased, and humbled, by the importance of the work that we people do, the people I have met, and all the many things I learned along the way. While [...]
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 up chained to a rock with eagles pecking out his liver. Adam grabs for knowledge he shouldn’t possess and … [...]
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" means that we are supposed to listen twice as much as we talk. Have you ever given someone direction only [...]
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, even when your idea is awesome. And, Being asked to do things that the other gender isn’t asked to do, [...]
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 services firm EY released a study that reveals a significant correlation between women in leadership and company profitability. The report [...]
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 'Building Career Resiliency: Hone Your Ability to Grow from Adversity.' The article includes great takeaways and common traits and practices [...]
Overworked? Overwhelmed? You're not alone. By Erin L. Kelly, Professor, Institute for Work and Employment Research, MIT Sloan and Phyllis Moen, Professor, University of Minnesota Overworked? Overwhelmed? You're not alone. Seventy percent of employed Americans say work interferes with their non-work lives. Over half feel they don't have enough time with their children or spouses. [...]