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Hi there,

I decided to take my own advice, recharge and take a few risks. I spent a week swimming with dolphins in the wild in Bimini. There were 23 of us who came together from all over the world. It was glorious.

I hope you enjoy the pictures!

Fondly,

Helene

In the summer especially, sometimes I wonder if we live to work, instead of work to live...

Earlier this week we interviewed a woman in Australia who will be featured on our site in the future. She told us that her company gives employees the option to buy extra leave in addition to the four weeks per year they already have off. Every year she buys an extra two weeks and spends the time with her three children while they are on holiday from school--the extra time she takes off is deducted from her salary over the course of the year, rather than all at once.

Seems like an interesting option to have...

To all the men who are fathers--and in memory of the fathers who have passed on.

We honor you!

fondly, Helene

Ellen Galinsky is a pioneer--she is the founder and is still at the helm of Families and Work Institute.  Her new book, MIND IN THE MAKING is about the seven essential skills that every child needs: focus and self control, perspective, communicating, making connections, critical thinking, taking on challenges, self-directed,engaged learning. Good information and insights into the science of early learning.

fondly, Helene

Meet Simma Lieberman.  She calls herself the inclusionist. She is committed to creating workplaces where people love to do their best work, and customers love to do business.  She will be sharing her thoughts and insights with you through the month of May.

simma [at] simmalieberman [dot] com

Although the acting was good, the story and direction weren't strong.

Where are the good movies?  There doesn't seem to be many of them at this time.

Helene

I love to go to the Catalyst Awards Conference (which happened yesterday) and NAFE luncheon (which is today).  The work of advancing women in the workplace does not happen easily as we all know.  But happens because of the people behind the scene as well as the people who are visible.

It is terrific when leaders are acknowledged for the continuous efforts they put forth.

Fondly, Helene

I was recently at their annual awards luncheon.  I love this group.  Girls Inc. is teaching young women to be Strong, Smart and Bold. The young scholars introduced the honorees.  I had an opportunity to talk with both groups.

I asked the scholars, how can we get girls to be more confident?  The gist of what they said to me was that girls need to get involved in activities, not to watch too much tv, and not to judge themselves by what others think of them.

Some of the honorees: Gail Boudreaux, President of UnitedHealthcare, Kim Sharan, CMO Ameriprise Financial, and Kathy Waller, Controller, The Coca-Cola Company talked to me about the importance of mentoring--women supporting other women and the need for honest feedback from people you trust.

What a wonderful event. Joyce Roche has given wonderful service to Girls, Inc. This will be her last year. She has led with conviction and enthusiasm.  Thank you Joyce.

Helene

Isn't that great--there are so many talented women directors and producers that I have worked with through the years.  They should be acknowledged for their great work.

Fondly, Helene

I am writing a book right now on women and power and I have decided to share sides of me that many of you may not know about. I did that because I thought it might help other women.  I have been maintaining a substantial weight loss for years, and that is something I talk about in the book, among other important learnings.

Writing the book has been a very interesting process--going inside alot and tapping into my sprituality.  It will be out next year, hope you will read it..To authenticity!

fondly, Helene