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Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness
Pooja Lakshmin, MD
"Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness" by Pooja Lakshmin MD challenges the superficiality of the wellness industry and introduces a paradigm-shifting approach to authentic self-care. Dr. Lakshmin delves into the complexities of self-care, offering actionable strategies and a transformative program for women to reclaim their power and make meaningful changes in their lives.
4 Tips for Latinas to set strong boundaries at work
Latinas in Business | Victoria Arena
Many women, particularly Latina and minority women, find it challenging to establish workplace boundaries due to various factors, including cultural norms, gender biases, personal insecurities, and external pressures. This article explores the reasons behind the struggle to set boundaries, including issues like low self-esteem, cultural expectations, and collectivist cultures. It also provides four valuable tips for minority women to set effective workplace boundaries, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, assertiveness, consistency, and mutual respect.
Women in the Workplace study
Lean In | LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company
Women in the Workplace Study" presents an extensive analysis of the current state of women in corporate America. This comprehensive annual report, jointly published by LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company since 2015, offers valuable insights to help organizations advance women's roles and enhance gender diversity. With data collected from nearly 600 organizations employing over 20 million individuals, the 2022 report reveals key findings, including the increasing trend of women leaving their jobs in pursuit of better opportunities, the persisting underrepresentation of women, especially women of color, in leadership positions, and the unique challenges women leaders face in today's corporate landscape.
5 Ways You Can Be More Authentic At Work
Forbes | Avery Blank
Discover five effective ways to enhance your authenticity at work, fostering a more genuine and positive workplace environment. Learn to share personal elements, express your feelings appropriately, ask relevant questions, offer constructive feedback, and set clear boundaries. Embracing authenticity not only helps you connect with colleagues on a more personal level but also contributes to a more productive and open workspace.
Inclusion Revolution: The Essential Guide to Dismantling Racial Inequity in the Workplace
Daisy Auger-Domínguez
"Inclusion Revolution: The Essential Guide to Dismantling Racial Inequity in the Workplace" by Daisy Auger-Domínguez is a groundbreaking book that provides a step-by-step guide for confronting racial bias in the workplace. As the world grapples with issues of racial inequality, this book offers a roadmap for meaningful change.
Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think)
Reshma Saujani
"Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think)" by Reshma Saujani confronts the "big lie" of corporate feminism and presents a bold plan to address the burnout and inequity harming America's working women today. Reshma Saujani dismantles the myth of "having it all" and calls for innovative corporate leadership, government intervention, and sweeping culture shift to empower working women, educate corporate leaders, revise our narratives about success, and advocate for policy reform.
Negotiating as a Woman of Color
Harvard Business Review | Deepa Purushothaman, Deborah M. Kolb, Hannah Riley Bowles, and Valerie Purdie-Greenaway
Discover how negotiation can empower women of color (WOC) to overcome barriers and enhance their agency at work. In this insightful article, based on extensive research and interviews with professional and executive WOC, learn valuable strategies to navigate negotiation effectively. Gain a deeper understanding of how negotiation tools can enable WOC to make informed decisions and assert themselves in the workplace, even when faced with challenging situations.
Patriarchy Stress Disorder
Valerie Rein
"Patriarchy Stress Disorder" by Valerie Rein, PhD, explores the hidden traumas that high-achieving women face as a result of patriarchal oppression. This book sheds light on the unique challenges and stressors experienced by accomplished women and provides a path to healing and thriving.
Drop The Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less
Tiffany Dufu
"Drop The Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less" by Tiffany Dufu is a transformative book that challenges the conventional wisdom that women must "do it all" to succeed. Tiffany Dufu, a prominent voice in the women's leadership movement, shares her personal journey of reevaluating her expectations and letting go of the unrealistic pressure to accomplish everything on her own.