insights
We are life-long learners, and we have hand-picked these insights from other great women and men around the world who are kind enough to share their wisdom with others, to challenge those around to think differently and inspire to act!
WHO ARE WE HELPING?
Humans help each other all the time. So what’s wrong with helping?
“Rethink how and who you help.”
Source: Outsmarting Human Minds
WHEN TO TAKE A STAND – AND WHEN TO LET IT GO
We live in a world that is divided by polarity; where women often are seen as either leaders or care-takers; assertive or emotional. But is our world or are we truly that simple?
This talks dares us to embrace our duality, where we can be both female and leaders, and how we need our allies to help us advocate on our behalf, even when it's inconvenient.
“Duality is a state of having two parts, but not in diametrical opposition, in simultaneous existence.”
Source: TED
FINDING SPONSOR
Great advice from Carla Harris on what a sponsor can do for you, and better yet how to approach a sponsor.
“...you are not going to ascend in any organization without a sponsor.”
Source: TED
“People don’t always say what’s on their minds.”
COMFORTABLE BEING UNCOMFORTABLE
Luvvie Ajayi shares three questions to ask yourself if you're teetering on the edge of speaking up or quieting down.
“Your silence serves no one...”
Source: TED
LETTING GO
Refreshing talk from Chieh Huang on acknowledging that it's hard to let go of control and how critical it is to do so.
“If we know that micromanagement isn’t really effective, why do we do it?”
Source: TED
Many people think that “No” is where negotiations stops. I would argue that it’s an opportunity to stay curious and discover knowledge that hasn’t been shared before.