In a recent episode of Smart, Amazing Conversations With Dr. Nancy, Tony Porter described discovering what he calls “The Man Box,” the narrow set of cultural expectations that confines men’s identity within a rigid, often distorted, idea of what it means to be a man. That structure, he argues, contributes to an epidemic of violence, particularly
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Today, the single highest educated demographic in the US—Black women—are being laid off in government and corporate jobs, and finding doors suddenly closed to opportunities they’ve worked hard to earn. Yet they aren’t playing competitive hardball or hiding away behind closed doors. They’re reaching out—tending and befriending—as women do in times of crisis, sharing information
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The title of this post is borrowed from the book, Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace, which is co-authored by W. Brad Johnson, PhD, and David G. Smith, PhD. In his recent podcast interview with Dr. Nancy, Dr. Smith told her that his personal story formed his work
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In her book, The Time We Have: Essays on Pandemic Living, Michele Weldon creates a mood of vulnerable contemplation about herself, the people she loves, and the environment COVID created that left us forever changed. Whether you read books to journey to a far-off land, seek inspirational words, learn something new, or cozy up with
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Subscribe on Apple Podcasts |Red Circle | Spotify |YouTube Welcome to Smart, Amazing Conversations with Dr. Nancy, a podcast that examines the stories of life and leadership for smart, amazing women (and men). Each episode features powerful conversations with people who are changing the world and making a difference in their communities. Our guests share their personal stories, insights, and advice on
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When Mary Lake Polan dislocated her left hip for the second time, her orthopedic doctor suggested surgical intervention to keep it from happening again. During her search for alternatives, Mary Lake, a surgeon herself, decided to explore the benefits of aquatic therapy and went swimming at the Y. There, she saw a group of older
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How have the holidays been going for you so far this year? Several years ago, divorce turned me back into a single woman after many years of marriage, and I’m happy to say my holidays these days feel just fine. The adjustment was challenging, and I confess I had some blue days, but by now
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Who are you is the first question coach and author Elizabeth Suarez asks her clients. She said that women almost always answer in terms of who they are married to, or who their children are. Elizabeth said the key is you can’t have what you want until you decide who you are as an individual.
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Trudy Bourgeois urges women to become champions for change. Trudy is a renowned and respected authority on leadership development and founder of The Center for Workforce Excellence, which transforms organizations through focusing on developing leadership skills with an emphasis on learning how to develop talent across differences. She built her outstanding reputation by experiencing a
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Women should speak their truth about whatever incites their personal passion, urges Rabbi Laurie Coskey, Ed.D., whether that is the environment, the homeless, prejudice against various groups—in whatever way you can. It may mean joining the Rotary in your community (Laurie is a long-time member); you might join the PTA; you could volunteer at a
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