Readings that enrich, spark discussion, and make Wixii women think.
Warren Buffet is Bullish on Women: “The closer that America comes to fully employing the talents of all its citizens, the greater its output of goods and services will be. We’ve seen what can be accomplished when we use 50% of our human capacity. If you visualize what 100% can do, you’ll join me as […]
Moment of Obligation “Everyone is moved this way from time to time, but what sets those who help solve the world’s biggest problems apart is the decision to turn that feeling into action. They say, ‘Someone has to take responsibility for this problem. And that someone is me.’” Recognize your own moments of obligation – […]
What’s the effect of Mayer, Sandberg & Slaughter? Early reports suggest even if you don’t agree with their individual stances, their advocacy is good for every woman. See: Mayer, Sandberg, Slaughter: Driving Change, at a Cost And we all know it can be frustrating when people who work together and share common goals can’t […]
Simple Step toward Work-Life Dreams, but Remember People Put it on paper: dreams that you “ink” (not just “think”) take on greater possibilities. Read more here. But, be wary of prioritizing ambition over your relationships. This is a compelling read about the value of community and relationships, which are often sacrificed in the pursuit of […]
Would you recognize yourself ten years later? Our first fiction book recommendation: What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty Imagine if you woke up and forgot the last 10 years of your life. The ten years where your kids were born and you went from relatively carefree newlywed, pregnant with your first child to nearly 40 […]
Leaning Into Motherhood The Retro Wife: Feminists who say they’re having it all—by choosing to stay home. By Lisa Miller “You have to live in the now. I will deal with later when later comes. I’ll find a way [in terms of reentering professional life],” she says. “Who knows? Maybe I will be home for […]
Opt In/Opt Out, Lean In/Lean Out: Our featured reads this week discuss how complex and individual this decision can be for women [and men]. The Many Myths About Mothers Who ‘Opt Out’ by Nanette Fondas It should not surprise, then, that Stone’s women travelled career paths that began with a “seamless entry,” then advanced […]
Embrace Work-Life…All of Us. Stop blaming your boss for your crazy work-life, by Katherine Reynolds Lewis Each week, [Cali Yost] advises setting aside time to put on your calendar every task on your to-do list, whether that’s a date night with your spouse, two hours of focused strategic planning, or a specific work project. If […]
Three Wixii™ Reads Reviewing & Weighing In on Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, by Sheryl Sandberg Why Sandberg Matters for Real Women by Judith Warner “It’s easy to believe that women like Sandberg breathe a rarefied air, or are touched by magical qualities that protect them from the challenges the rest of us […]
Three Wixii™ Reads in Anticipation of Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, by Sheryl Sandberg The Absurd Backlash Against Sheryl Sandberg’s ‘Lean In” by Michelle Goldberg “Her message isn’t that all women need to be corporate executives or high-powered lawyers or political leaders. It’s that we’d be better off if more corporate […]
