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10 Elements of a Great Woman’s Leadership Development Program

Great Leadership By Dan

We'll be looking for accomplished woman leaders with a track record of success, that are looking to advance their careers. However, we narrowed it down to the handful that we felt were critical differentiators for senior woman leaders: Leadership identity, negotiations, career strategies, presence, and leading change. The right topics.

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Plan a Satisfying Retirement

Harvard Business Review

Encore careers — jobs that blend income, personal meaning, and often some element of giving back — are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to full-time retirement. According to Encore.org , a think tank focused on Baby Boomers, work, and social purpose, nearly 9 million people ages 44 to 70 today are engaged in second-act careers.

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Leadership That Longfellow Would Appreciate

Harvard Business Review

Marc Freedman, chair of the Civic Ventures think tank , calls it "one of the most significant social trends of the new century." Since the founding in 2007, Fellows have not only audited classes but developed projects in which they can give back to society.