Dream Further – Don’t Change Your Dreams – Change the World! This is the theme of a three minute video by Nike. NOT seeing people who look like us, NOT having access to skills, education and mentors and NOT having access to opportunity are dream killers. In order for us all to solve the big challenges facing our world and humanity—girls (and boys!) need aspirational role models, education and access to opportunity. Read More
“People hire people who look like them—and that is the problem.” –Muffet McGraw, head women’s basketball coach at Notre Dame.
She NAILED it! You can’t be what you can’t see. I was stunned to read her words ‘Did you know that the Equal Rights Amendment was introduced in 1967 and still hasn’t passed?’ Are you kidding me? I grew up in an ERA world—Title IX. I never questioned my right to vote and I saw lots of girls like me playing sports. As we battle for women’s healthcare in the US, the right to own property and become literate in developing countries and human trafficking is still one of the biggest businesses in the world—the need for women leaders in every sector is real and BIG.
‘What Your Daughter Learns When She Learns to Sail’ — This article appeared in Thrive Global. In addition to the eight listed in the article (and below) is the overarching trait of confidence. Putting a tiller in a girl’s hand, whether it be a sunfish on a small lake or on a Volvo 60 racing 33,000 miles around the world, gives her the confidence that she can handle life’s challenges and direct her course.
Katie Pettibone, Co-Founder of the Rising Tide Leadership Institute talks about the professional all-women entry in this year’s grueling Sydney-Hobart race. Bringing with them not only a message that women can win—but also a dire message of the dangers of plastic in our oceans. Read More
January is a great time to ask ourselves about our vision for the year ahead. We will achieve so much more if we are intentional about where we want to go – rather than racing blindly from one day to the next.
To start answering these big questions – we first need to seek clarity on what we’ve already done. Yes – first – ask more questions! The BEST clues as to what will bring us joy, adventure and fulfillment in the days ahead are embedded in the life we have already lived. Below is a short list of questions to get you started.
I challenge you to carve out some time for your self, and start THINKING.
To a great 2019!
L2B
To inspire, educate and equip women leaders to compete and succeed in the global economy