Category Archives: Politics

American Women Ambushed in the Dark by the Supreme Court

No matter your stance on abortion, Politico’s report of the Supreme Court’s intention to overturn Roe vs. Wade reveals power run amok. It conjures up mostly robed men entrusted with protecting the rights of all citizens skulking about behind closed … Continue reading

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Whose Burden is it? Cleaning up Bias in Academia

When the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill put New York Times reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones essentially through the wringer in what should have been a slam-dunk tenure decision, they broke a promise to her as an incoming holder of an endowed chair … Continue reading

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Courage vs. Subservience – Liz Cheney and Elise Stefanik

Representative Liz Cheney made a choice yesterday and she did it alone. There was no pandering to power, no one standing by her side at the podium. She took what I wrote about in my Harvard Business Review article “Courage … Continue reading

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Is This Another Al Franken Situation?

I’ve read and watched the press feeding frenzy around Governor Andrew Cuomo’s alleged sexual misconduct, and I can’t help but wonder where they’re going with this. CNN appears to be having a field day with the issue rather than doing … Continue reading

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Send In The Clowns: Can Anyone be a Presidential Impeachment Lawyer?

Let me be generous. In all my years as a professor teaching persuasion, negotiation and politics, I don’t think I’ve seen such a disgraceful performance by undergraduates let alone a legal team representing a former president in an impeachment trial. … Continue reading

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The Inimitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg – You Will Be Greatly Missed

There’s an emptiness about the heart at the passing of people who alter your life. Such is the feeling today knowing that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is no longer with us. She became an icon, yet so … Continue reading

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Here We Go Again: “Nobody Likes Her”

As if we didn’t see enough of this cheap disparagement of a female opponent in 2016, Trump is at it again. Now, he’s accusing vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris of not being liked – by anyone. It’s not his only … Continue reading

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Michelle Obama: A Master Class in Fighting Clean

While calling for empathy and character in leadership, Michelle Obama demonstrated both last night. Yet, she made clear that in the face of viciousness and cruelty, “going high” means being tough, honest and clear about the kind of leadership needed … Continue reading

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And So, The Sexism Starts! Little Man Trump Calls Kamala Harris “Nasty”

Joe Biden made an excellent choice for a running mate. It would have been hard to go wrong with such a great short list of women. Kamala Harris has experience campaigning and winning.  She’s brilliant, amiable, tough, always extremely prepared and … Continue reading

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Tips on Female Empowerment – Interview with Kathleen Reardon

I’ve collaborated for several years now on leadership issues with Diane Craig and Sandra Corelli at Corporate Class in Toronto, Canada. Their Power Up Your Presence interviews provide excellent tips for empowering yourself, especially if you’re a woman. Here is … Continue reading

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