Work life balance issues affect everyone
Interesting article on the front page of the business section of Saturday’s New York Times – Back to the Grind – Recession Drives Women Who Left the Workforce to Return. The premise of the article –...
View ArticleDomestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Empowering all girls to make healthy choices is one piece of the solution to a complex issue. Domestic violence reaches all communities, without regard to...
View ArticleThe mom label
My recent post on cookies garnered some interesting comments. One that caught my eye and got me thinking – “I know it’s just me but the fact that “Mom” is listed AFTER Girl Scout CEO, and Lawyer! Tells...
View ArticleOrdinary women doing extraordinary things
At yesterday’s Girl Scouts staff meeting, it was Carlos’ turn to serve as “MC.” Most of our staff are women – but not all. Carlos chose to start his turn as Master of Staff Meeting Ceremonies with a...
View ArticleHealthy Hearts for Women
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. Last Friday I attended a fundraiser for the Go Red for Women campaign of the American Heart Association. It was an appropriate end...
View ArticleCelebrating 100 women greening the future of Northern California and...
March 12, 2012, Girl Scouts turns 100. During our 100 year history, millions of women have worn the uniform and learned lessons about leadership along the way. To launch the next 100 years of Girl...
View ArticleLeadership, opportunity, character; why the next 100 years of Girl Scouts...
Monday, March 12, 2012, will be the first, and most likely the only, time in my life when I am the CEO of an organization on the 100th Anniversary of its founding. It is a very cool feeling. I am...
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