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Advice: Women Entering the Workplace for the First Time
This month, 50/50 Leadership members were asked to reflect on their initial experience in the workplace and share their advice for other young women beginning to work for the first time.
Women and Self-Care
Our general well-being and overall health is essential as humans on this earth--women included. As they say, "Health is wealth." This is why it is necessary that women take their health and wellness seriously if they indeed want to live their best lives or become more equipped to give their best to society or the world.
The Importance of Saying No
Agreeing to others’ requests is often tempting, but saying no is key to setting boundaries and gaining respect.
What We’re Reading: No One Tells You This
No One Tells You This, by Glynnis MacNicol, is a testament to the power of shirking societal pressures and accepting who you are and what you want.
Guest Post: How To Advocate for Women’s Financial Equity
The systemic discrimination that women have endured is a timeless issue, and much of the progress reported in this field actively contributes to greater financial equity. It is important to know the statistics behind the gender wealth gap, for this information serves as the premise for greater advocacy on women’s behalf.
Stop Delaying Your Financial Empowerment
Financial empowerment means feeling like you are in control and on the path to financial wellness, but that starts by making a commitment to yourself.
Education Never Stops: The Value of Fostering a Learning Environment in the Workplace
Learning extends far beyond the compulsory years of education as a youth.
Relatability: The Leadership Trait Everyone Forgets
Don’t confuse being relatable with the need to be likable.
The Dangers of Collaboration
Collaboration, the latest workplace trend, can be very beneficial. However, every leader must beware of three dangers that can stifle creativity during group work.
Trans History
The Genderbread Person is an infographic developed by itspronouncedmetrosexual.com that shows the ways sexuality, gender, expression, and sex are all distinctly different parts of a person’s identity.
What We’re Reading: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
Knowing at least some basic psychology is an essential skill for leaders, and Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is an easy-to-digest introductory lesson.
Action Over Silence
Practical ways you can help struggling communities in your daily life.
Use Compassion, Not Dehumanization
When we think of dehumanizing someone, we often think in extremes. But dehumanization is a subtle act and has become a frequent occurrence in our everyday lives.
In Case You Missed It: Current Events of May
Some important and interesting events from the past month!
Broadening Our Scope of Leadership
When we think of a leader, we might picture someone fearlessly leading their team of workers to achieve a certain task, relentlessly driven to succeed in the workplace. But that’s only one definition of a leader. In actuality, it’s much bigger than that.
What We’re Reading: “Quiet”
Entertaining and well-researched, Quiet, by Susan Cain, explores the differences between introverts and extroverts and their strengths.