Issue 223— March 7, 2023 Greetings from Abu Dhabi where I’m attending the Forbes 30/50 Summit. That’s an event to which both those women on the 30 under 30 list and those on the 50 over 50 list are invited, along with their plus ones if they choose to bring…

Issue 222 — February 20, 2023 I love this phrase from Susan Wojcicki’s letter, announcing she is stepping down as CEO of YouTube: “It’s an incredibly important time for Google — it reminds me of the early days — incredible product and technology innovation, huge opportunities, and a healthy disregard…

Issue 221— February 13, 2023 February 14 is Valentine’s/Galentine’s/Palentine’s day. What are your plans? I first thought I’d see if any of my women friends wanted to celebrate together and then decided I’d follow my friend actor/activist Kathleen Turner’s advice and send myself roses. Kathleen was on my mind because…

Issue 220 — January 30, 2023 I recall a car ride where a male professional colleague and I bantered about our different perspectives on a serious issue. I don’t remember what we were arguing about, but I can’t forget his closing argument. “Estrogen logic!” he declared, as a way of…

Take The Lead is deeply saddened by the news of the mass shooting that occurred this weekend in Monterey, CA during a Lunar New Year celebration and stands in solidarity with its AAPI colleagues.

Issue 218 — January 16, 2023 January 16, 2023: The nation celebrates the birthday of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King today. For many, the holiday acknowledging Dr. King’s transformational significance in American History has become primarily a welcome long weekend off from work. For others, it’s the opportunity…

Issue 217 — January 9, 2023 Last week, I quoted Alicia Keys who asked the great question on social media: “What energy are u bringing into this year?” What was your answer? If you didn’t answer it last week, you’re not too late — drop your thoughts into the comments…

Issue 216 — January 2, 2023 Alicia Keys — yes THAT Alicia Keys — and yes I follow her on all social media — asked this New Year question on social media, and I love it: “What energy are u bringing into this year?”

Issue 215 — December 19, 2022 My mother’s Wedgewood Bone china and Tiffany crystal wine, water, and cordial glasses glisten in the hutch I bought, where they could be not just stored but seen. Mother had kept them packed away for many years. Why? …