When I heard of Archbishop Tutu’s passing on December 26, I felt the deep sadness of having one fewer of our human rights heroes alive on the planet with us. But then I remembered another aspect of his work with the world — spreading JOY.
Read MoreThree Things I Value and Will Carry Into 2022
At the start of the pandemic, I shared Arundhati Roy’s essay in which she compares the pandemic to a portal through which we, as a global community, must pass through. Will we carry baggage from the before times or start anew? I have had some reckonings with what I value and will carry forward. In the spirit of New Year’s Resolutions, I share them with you with gratitude.
Read More7 Ways to Be Dangerous in a Dangerous World
Earlier this year, I accepted the opportunity to host the FINTECH.TV series, Dangerous Women, Leading Onward. There are more than 50 interviews on the FINTECH.TV platform and airing on CNBC Africa, CNBC Arabia, Times India and Bloomberg Europe—conversations with a wide diversity of women whose journeys to becoming dangerous are a learning journey for me …and hopefully for viewers wherever they live. Here are seven takeaways from just a few of the inspiring conversations, and I’ll share more in the New Year.
Reflecting on "What Now?" at TEDWomen 2021
I'm still processing all the incredible talks and ideas shared at last week's TEDWomen, held live and in-person! The "magic" that results when the TEDWomen community comes together was very evident in Palm Springs this year. I was so thrilled to see old friends, make new ones and listen to the more than 40 speakers and entertainers share their ideas around this year's theme of "What Now?"
Read MoreBring TEDWomen 2021 to your living room with TED live!
With live passes starting at $75, you can livestream the conference as it happens, or watch the on-demand archive when it’s convenient for you. Don't miss out! Watch powerful new talks, live from the TED stage.
Read MoreA Conversation with Cristina Ljungberg and the Maverick Collective
I was honored to be included in the Maverick Collective’s summer reading list this year. Earlier this fall, I joined Cristina Ljungberg to discuss my book, Becoming a Dangerous Woman: Embracing Risk to Change the World, and the power of storytelling to effect change on their community YouTube channel.
Read MoreThe New Leadership Playbook: Rethinking and Resetting Leadership in the 21st Century with Halla Tómasdóttir
This week, I am in conversation with The B Team CEO Halla Tómasdóttir to explore the many innovative ways that she is applying her leadership position to identify and implement just and sustainable solutions to the climate crisis.
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Mary Robinson: Dangerous Women, Leading Onward Interview
This week, I am joined by the former president of Ireland and chair of The Elders, Mary Robinson, to discuss climate justice, COP 26 and the three actions we all must take to combat climate change.
Read MoreMark Your Calendar! Watch the TED Countdown Livestream on Saturday at 12 ET.
TED conferences have always been the place to go for ideas worth sharing, and what I appreciated most about the TED Countdown Summit is that it takes it one step further… turning ideas into action. Tune in to the TED Countdown livestream on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 12 noon.
Read MoreWhat Now? TEDWomen 2021 Speakers Announced Today!
“Don’t create a ‘pink’ TED," was one of the comments I heard in 2010 when we announced the first TEDWomen conference. Such comments almost sidelined the big idea which was that there were many more women in the world with ideas worth spreading than were getting opportunities to speak at the once-a-year TED conference. Now in our 11th year, I’m so thrilled that we will be convening in person in sunny Palm Springs. I hope to see you there!
Read MoreWomen in the Workplace with Indra Nooyi
Today’s Dangerous Women: Leading Onward episode features one of the world’s most admired and accomplished women leaders. Indra Nooyi is the former CEO of PepsiCo and the author of a new memoir, My Life In Full. Her journey from a close knit Indian family to the top job at one of America’s iconic companies is a compelling, powerful story of courage, hard work and lessons learned.
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Let's Celebrate International Day of the Girl
On Friday this week, I will be participating in the United Nations Foundation's International Day of the Girl social media takeover campaign. I want to introduce you to Maya G. She is a 14-year-old fearless girl from South Africa whom I admire.
Read MoreRevolutionary Love with Valarie Kaur
Valarie Kaur is a dangerous woman who dares us to see no stranger. In our discussion, Valerie shared how we can all bridge differences by embracing revolutionary love.
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A "Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity" to Solve a Universal American Problem
When I was a working single mother in Boston in the 1980s, finding a balance between work and parenting was a constant struggle. Legislation moving through Congress this week would make that struggle a little easier for so many working parents in America. And it's about time!
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Smart Hope and Making the "Impossible" Possible
Believing that connection is power and that coming together to share our stories, our experiences, and our ideas is a powerful resource for hope and for planning was the motivation for bringing together at Omega a small subset of the Connected Women Leaders.
Read MorePhumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka on Gender Equality
On today’s episode of Dangerous Women, I had the pleasure of speaking with former executive director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka.
Read MoreRage, Roar & RISE: Women of the world have our eyes on Afghanistan
Last week, I sent a note with actions you can take to help the women of Afghanistan. This week, I want to alert you to two actions planned by V-Day and One Billion Rising to take place online on Wednesday, September 1, and in the streets on Saturday, September 25. If you are a member of an organization, please sign up to confirm your support for these actions. I hope you will take action to support and stand in solidarity with our Afghan sisters.
Read MoreInside Scientology with Michelle LeClair
Michelle LeClair wrote her book, Perfectly Clear, about her life as a scientologist and the decisions and choices that lead her to leave the cult and build a different life. Together, we discussed the culture of cults, the psychology behind recruitment, and her life inside the cult.
Read MoreStand in Solidarity with the Women of Afghanistan
Like so many other women activists around the world, I am mourning the losses that the Taliban takeover, again, means for women and girls in Afghanistan. It's a loss of hard fought rights and for many, a loss of lives, as the targeting of women leaders and activists has already begun.
Read MoreThe Lost Art of Connecting
Developing strong and lasting relationships is more difficult than ever in this digital world. Susan McPherson, my guest this week and author of ‘The Lost Art of Connecting,’ is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies - a boutique agency focused on the intersection of communications and social impact.
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