Can Sheryl Sandberg upend Silicon Valley’s male-dominated culture?

Excellent article about women executives, Facebook, Google, sponsors, glass ceilings and the tech culture.  It is worth the time to read the entire article. 

http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/07/11/110711fa_fact_auletta#ixzz1XJBMRVGC

Inspire. Learn. Lead: The Go Lead Idaho Fall Series

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Stand out from the crowd and grow beyond the basics with Inspire. Learn. Lead: The Go Lead Idaho Fall Series, a followup to the popular Go Lead Idaho conference this spring.

You'll walk away with the critical skills necessary to take your leadership in your community and state to the next level. Tap into your innate strengths, gain confidence in your approach, learn tools to negotiate and resolve conflict and achieve insights into accessing your unique leadership influence and potential.

This one-of-a-kind series features Idaho experts and culminates with a 2012 Legislative Reception to further inspire you to Go Lead Idaho!
When:
September 28
October 12
October 26
November 9
All sessions run 11:30am - 1:30pm

Where:
Stevens-Henager College

1444 S. Entertainment Avenue, 2nd Floor – Room 223
 
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 383-4540

Cost: $75/ person (Includes Strengths Finder book and lunch at each of the four events)

Register:
Contact Andrea Keithline
andrea@murphylawoffice.com / 855-2200

A special thanks to Go Lead partners Murphy Law Offices and Stevens-Henager College for making the Fall Series possible.

EMILY WALTON, BSU STUDENT, HONORED

Go Lead Idaho Participant Emily Walton has received a Leadership Spotlight recognition and a scholarship from The White House Project to attend the Go Run training in Denver.  Congratulations!  Read the great article about Emily:  http://thewhitehouseproject.tumblr.com/post/8784422332/leadership-spotlight-emily-walton

Idaho Humanities Council Board Openings

The Idaho Humanities Council seeks applications to fill two academic positions representing southwest Idaho.  The deadline is SEPTEMBER 15, 2011. 
More info at http://www.idahohumanities.org/?p=news_item&id=399.

Citizen Advisory Committee Opportunity in Meridian

**An opportunity to Go Lead for Meridian residents.**

Meridian Seeks to Fill Traffic Safety Commission Vacancy 

Meridian, ID - (August 1, 2011) - The City of Meridian is currently seeking an individual who lives in northeast Meridian to fill a vacancy on its Traffic Safety Commission. This commission meets at 3:45 pm on the third Tuesday of each month in the City Council Chamber at Meridian City Hall.

The Traffic Safety Commission is a citizen advisory committee that researches and recommends city traffic safety issues, actions, and priorities.  In addition, the Traffic Safety Commission provides a forum for cooperation, coordination, and communication between the City of Meridian, other governmental agencies, and citizens and organizations concerned with the safe and efficient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic throughout the Meridian community.

Applicants must be Meridian citizens and if possible, represent northeast Meridian (from east of Meridian Road to Eagle Road and north of the interstate to Chinden Boulevard, excluding Old Town). The successful applicant will be appointed by Mayor Tammy de Weerd and confirmed by the Meridian City Council. The term will expire on June 30, 2013. 

Anyone who would like to be considered for this voluntary position should complete an application form, which can be found on the City of Meridian web site (www.meridiancity.org) under the City Government link or obtained from the Meridian City Clerk's Office. In addition, a letter of interest and resume should be sent to Mayor Tammy de Weerd at Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID., 83642, by Friday, August 19, 2011.

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The City of Meridian is located at the center of the Treasure Valley in southwest Idaho, minutes from the State Capitol. Founded in 1893 and incorporated as a city in 1903, Meridian is now one of Idaho's largest and fastest growing communities. As the home to many young families, Meridian is a vibrant community whose mission is to be a premier city to live, work and raise a family and was selected in 2010 by Family Circle Magazine as one of their Top 10 Best Cities for Families, by Money Magazine as one of its 100 Best Places to Live, and by America's Promise Alliance and ING as one of the nation's 100 Best Communities for Young People.  For more information about Meridian, visit www.meridiancity.org.

Go Lead Confidently

As one of our follow up activities to the Go Lead Idaho event, Susan Dahl-Robertson, a career and life coach who attended the Go Lead event has offered to present a special training:  GO LEAD CONFIDENTLY  
This free 90 minute follow up workshop is designed to help the Go Lead Idaho participants identify their unique blend of gifts, talents and leadership style AND tools on how to overcome fears and limiting beliefs so they can pursue their dreams and lead.  

WhenTuesday, August 16 at noon to 1:30. 
Where: Stoel Rives, 101 S Capitol Blvd # 1900
Cost: FREE (Lunch can be reserved for $10 for this event)
RSVP: Sign up TODAY! This workshop is limited to 50 people so please RSVP to nchancock@stoel.com as soon as possible.

Many thanks to the law firm of Stoel Rives and Idaho Women Lawyers President Nicole Hancock for providing the space.  More information on Susan at:  http://www.betheartoflife.com

Be a Voice for Idaho's Children (Because They Don't All Have One!)

Idaho Women:  Are you familiar with Idaho Voices for Children?  It is the only non-partisan nonprofit devoted to protecting and enhancing the lives of Idaho’s most precious asset – our next generation.  The goal of Idaho Voices for Children is to create an environment where all of Idaho’s children have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, not just the privileged children. 

What is IVC doing to help Idaho’s children?  The current focus is on the following three imperative initiatives:

·         Establishing a Child Mortality Review Panel in Idaho  (We are the only state lacking an infant and child mortality review board!)

·         Reducing the rate of childhood obesity 

·         Increasing the number of Idaho 4th graders reading at grade level

Personally, I find these to be necessary, and measurable, projects that I support.  I hope you will too! 

I have attached a copy of IVC’s Pledge to Idaho Children.  Please take a minute to read it.  If you are called Mom, Grandma, Sister, Aunt or Friend, I think you will find the pledge compelling.  If so, please visit www.idahovoices.org to electronically “sign” the pledge in support of Idaho’s children.  This may be your first step to helping establish public policy in Idaho!  I also bring your attention to a PowerPoint on their website – Idaho Legislature 101.  It is a simple, yet accurate presentation on policy-making in Idaho.  Thanks for helping support an organization whose sole mission is supporting our children and grandchildren!

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Click here to download:
PledgeToIdahosChildren.pdf (118 KB)
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Nonpartisan Policy Opportunity

Interested in getting involved in policy in a nonpartisan way?  Concerned about the debt ceiling and budget deficit issues?  Check out http://nolabels.org/front

No Labels is looking for leaders in Idaho.  They say:  by signing up to be a Congressional District Coordinator, you are taking a leading role in building out the movement and ensuring a better future for the generations to come.  Click this link to learn more about this program and sign up to be a Congressional District Coordinator today: http://hq.nolabels.org/page/s/cd-leader-sign-up

Go Lead Idaho Survey of Interest: Please provide us with your feedback!

Go Lead Idaho Participants and Other Women Leaders:

 

Thank you to those who participated in the Go Lead Idaho event on May 21st.  The volunteer steering committee was pleased with the success and the attendance of over 80 engaged Idaho women!  The steering committee has created functional committees to move the initiatives of Go Lead Idaho forward.  

 

We would appreciate information from each of you regarding your interest in participating and/or leading future Go Lead Idaho events and initiatives.   Your feedback is important and will help us keep the Go Lead Idaho spark alive.  Please complete the attached survey by Friday, July 29th.  It will take only a few minutes to complete!  

 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GoLeadIdaho

 

Are you interested in receiving updates regarding Go Lead Idaho and leadership opportunities?  If so, please log on to www.GoLeadIdaho.org and subscribe via RSS feed or email.  To do so, scroll down to the very bottom and click either option under “Get Updates.” 

 

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey and for your interest in Go Lead Idaho. 

 

 

- Karianne Fallow