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Happy happy Sunday, and happy MLK week-end! As we celebrate the legacy of Dr. King this week-end, let’s be reminded of the human spirit that unites us all as people, regardless of race, creed, gender or origin. Happy birthday Dr. King, we love and miss you! Here are the news that made my week, and hopefully make a bit of yours:
- I can’t wait to see the Selma movie this afternoon, and its director Ava DuVernay is listed in Mashable as one of the 7 Black female directors earning incredible Hollywood reviews;
- Speaking of movies, I, along with millions of others, was stunned at the lack of diversity in the Oscar nominations, and the Washington Post wrote about it here;
- Next time you’re wondering where working women are most common, check out this article from The New York Times’ Upshot;
- And if you’re also wondering which countries have the most women in management, Forbes tells you to wonder no more (and you may want to grab your bathing suit to visit the country where you’re most likely to have a female boss);
- Bustle shows you how to sound smarter and professional in emails;
- Salary Shark asks if you’re guilty of one of these 13 deadly office sins (you don’t have to publicly admit);
- Speaking while female at work is no easy feat. The New York Times comments on Sheryl Sandberg’s op-ed on how women can be heard at work;
- Speaking of speaking up (no pun intended here), Time Ideas gives us some pointers on how to speak with power;
- Thought Catalog listed 16 things successful women wish they’d known ten years ago;
- In great news for breastfeeding moms, the Huffington Post reveals Pope Francis welcomes mothers to breastfeed in the Sistine Chapel (and everybody in favor of it, please say amen);
- Is one of your New Year resolutions to boost your career through professional development? Well, you’re in luck, the Daily Muse lists 50 (cheap) professional development classes you can take this year;
- Single and ready to mingle in the Big Apple? Business Insider picked out for you the 30 most eligible men and women in New York City;
- Can failure be good for your career? CNN asked Christine Lagarde, the first woman to head the IMF, and her words will surprise yet comfort you;
- Fortune Magazine writes about how women can avoid “manterruptions” in meetings (yes, it’s a word).
Happy Sunday, and happy reading!
The Corporate Sis.
