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Made Us Think Twice About Being Funny, At Work A recent Harvard Business Review study found that that women are harmed by following advice to be funny during work presentations and similar formal business settings, standing in contrast to regular advice from authors who recommend using humor in business presentations. Making Jokes During a Presentation Helps Men But Hurts Women

Good to Know - Excellent Article on What's Really Holding Women Back

Women did everything right. Then work got 'greedy.' How America's obsession with long hours has widened the gender gap Excerpt: Women don’t step back from work because they have rich husbands, she said. They have rich husbands because they step back from work.

Have you Heard?

It's not too late to join some fellow MotherBoard members at the "All About Me" Womens' Whistler getaway, May 10 – 12, 2019. More info here Contact Nicole or Shannon if you are interested in joining us!

Something to Try

One of our favorites, Brené Brown, has a new Netflix special that is a must-see. With humor and empathy, Brené Brown discusses what it takes to choose courage over comfort in a culture defined by scarcity, fear and uncertainty. Her TED talk on the power of vulnerability has been viewed 39 million times and now she’s on Netflix with a special take on courage. Watch it - you never know she might just change your life.

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