Lisa Henson: Honoring A Legacy
Lisa Henson, along with her four siblings, spent much of her childhood, in her father’s workshop and studio in New York City. To her, it was a magical place where puppets were drawn and sculpted, and came to life. What a marvelous introduction to innovation and creativity for the woman who now, CEO of The Jim Henson Company, is tasked with not only honoring Jim Henson’s legacy, but moving the company forward in new and dynamic ways.
Reflections on 2021 from the Gynecologist’s Office
Make sure you take the time to celebrate 2021, your achievements and lessons learned. Once you reflect on the past year, you’ll recognize how you’ve grown. Going forward, welcome every new opportunity to grow and stay vibrant.
Women Warriors: Celebrating The Women Whose Shoulders We Stand On
Andersson’s vision was realized in a 70-minute inspiring DocuSymphony. Her creation, Women Warriors: The Voices of Change is now a Grammy-nominated album (2022) and award-winning documentary film that has been winning film festivals all over the globe in 2021. Women Warriors premiered at Lincoln Center September 2019 to a sold-out house and standing ovation. People wept and cheered and sobbed having experienced this moving ground-breaking work.
The Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Business Codifies Gendered Ageism. How Do We Fix It?
The call back rate for older women compared to their younger female counterparts was significantly lower despite the fact that the only difference in the resumes was their age. The evaluation of resumes like many other processes in business today is managed by technology, specifically artificial intelligence.
Women Are Encouraged To Speak Up, But Is Anyone Listening?
Since the inception of the #MeToo movement in 2006, women have been encouraged to speak up about the injustices they face in the workplace. #MeToo emboldened us to use our voices and trust that our concerns will be addressed. Though there has been some backlash...
How One Filmmaker Inspires Us To Live Our Best Lives
There are many lessons we can learn from the 40 men and women that Bergman interviews in her film. All over 75, they have a positive outlook and an amazing zest for life. And what is so inspiring is they are all still contributing to society in some way. They are the best examples of how to live your best life.
A Reminder to Smell the Roses
I suppose I’m getting more nostalgic about all the milestones in my life as I realize I have more history behind me than future years ahead. I realize that all the milestones that deserve my attention are now much more precious as I get older. I believe in the importance of being present and celebrating every day, even as I understand how easy it is to take things for granted.
Gendered Ageism Affects Women’s Job Security And Financial Viability
Society’s emphasis on what Catalyst defines as ‘lookism’ which is the importance of a youthful and attractive appearance, puts women under a microscope as they show visible signs of aging.
The Challenges Of Sponsorship In A Remote/Hybrid Work Environment
When Jaimee Eddington, regional leader at Heidrick & Struggles’ America Region, first joined the firm, she had a strong sponsor who not only helped her learn the art of executive search, but helped to elevate her work across the organization. He was intentional...