Author Archives: Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Even in the White House, Women at the top Struggle to be “In The Room”

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

As I wrote in It’s All Politics, you have to be visible, central and relevant (VCR) to be promoted in most organizations. And this advice doesn’t just pertain to young women. For a while, young women are often “cute-and-little” and draw … Continue reading →

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They Aren’t Your Generals! They’re Ours!

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Words and phrases matter. If we slip into accepting a way of talking that threatens our basic values, we contribute to their downfall. And so it is with the all-too-common tendency to use “my” when presidential candidates refer to admirals … Continue reading →

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Memo To Women: Did You Smile Enough Today?

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

If not, you may be causing offense. Then again, smiling too much or at the wrong times could suggest that you lack conviction. That you’re soft.  Maybe an airhead.  Republican National Committee Chairman, Reince Priebus, criticized Hillary Clinton for not … Continue reading →

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Hillary’s Speech — The First Female Presidential Candidate Knocks It Out of the Park!

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

I heard the first few minutes of Hillary Clinton’s speech on the radio. I was worried. It was stilted. Seeing her on television didn’t initially assuage those concerns, as her eyes were wide and her words did not flow smoothly. … Continue reading →

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“Class Act” Revived at the DNC

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

The term “class act” came to mind repeatedly tonight as speaker after speaker stood at the Democratic National Convention podium and reminded us of what truly matters. And we probably needed it. Last week we witnessed consecutive rants about fear … Continue reading →

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Meryl Streep — The “Real Deal” Hillary

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Meryl Streep starts this introduction of Hillary Clinton by mentioning how tough we can be on women. That’s not sour grapes. It’s supported by extensive research. Our choices in clothes, facial expressions, gestures, and walk, to name a few, are … Continue reading →

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Scary Lines in Donald Trump’s Convention Speech

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Experts might reasonably agree that Donald Trump’s convention speech was too long. By the time he finished, it was difficult to remember what he’d promised. His conviction was evident.  To his additional credit, he made efforts to identify with his … Continue reading →

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Keeping On Track When Others Disagree With You

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

As a former debater and having studied persuasion and negotiation my entire career, I enjoy disagreeing without being disagreeable. That situation is harder to find nowadays. Even the best intentions at dinner gatherings can lead to dispute. So, here is … Continue reading →

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Does Electing a Female U.S. President Matter?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

“Tonight’s victory is not about one person,” Clinton said when she became the presumptive nominee of her party this week. “It belongs to generations of women and men who struggled and sacrificed and made this moment possible.” There are those … Continue reading →

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Mohammed Ali Showed Us This: Parkinson’s Need Not Be a “Devastating, Debilitating, Degenerative” Disease

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Listening today to the wonderful tributes to Mohammed Ali, we’re told that Parkinson’s medications work for a time and then don’t. Press reports abound with sad descriptions and depictions of Parkinson’s disease, especially using  the three negative D’s of Parkinson’s … Continue reading →

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