IMPACT NOW: WHEN WOMEN LEAD BLOG
Breaking Gender Norms
Christen Price, Congo Initiative-USA board member, recently shared with me the Jack Katz TED Talk, "Violence Against Women: It's a Men's Issue." Watching this TED Talk was timely, as Impact Now and the Université Chrétienne Bilingue du Congo (UCBC) are developing the...
Managing Expectations
Navigating the intricacies of leadership expectations is sometimes like finding your way through a thick fog. In the dynamic world of for-impact organizations where passion meets purpose, understanding, managing, and communicating expectations is important for...
Three Ways to Manage Leadership Expectations
Over the past few months, we have delved into Brené Brown’s insights on emotions as outlined in her book, Atlas of the Heart, with a specific emphasis on understanding their impact on women's leadership. We've examined uncertainty and comparison. This month, we're...
Shaping Tomorrow—How Women Leaders Drive Change in the Democratic Republic of Congo
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a nation often marred by conflict and political instability, the emergence of female leaders signifies a beacon of hope for progress and change. Here are some women who are making an impact in DRC and why it is important to...
Empowering Women… Impact Now Collaborates with UCBC
As we mark International Women's Day 2024, Impact Now is excited to announce a collaboration with the Université Chrétienne Bilingue du Congo (UCBC): NYOTA Leadership Program—a women's leadership program in the Beni region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)...
Gearing up for Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day
They are just around the corner: Women’s History Month (the entire month of March) and International Women’s Day (March 8). And we’re gearing up for the day and the month here at Impact Now. Just a bit of background on Women’s History Month and International Women’s...
Avoid the Pitfalls of Comparison
In January, we began to explore Brené Brown’s work on emotions as presented in her book Atlas of the Heart. Our focus is on emotions in relationship to leadership. Last month we looked at the impact of uncertainty on leadership. Today, we will look at comparison....
Impact Now 2023: Celebrating Two Years of Impactful Change
As we bid farewell to 2023, Impact Now proudly marks the conclusion of our second year of operation. This milestone serves as a testament to our commitment to positive change and continuous growth. Here is an overview of our achievements of this past year, lessons...
Emotions and Leadership: Dealing with Uncertainty
Researcher and author Brené Brown, most known for her work on vulnerability and courage, digs into the realm of emotions in her latest book, Atlas of the Heart. There she explores and describes the experiences that, in her words, “Define what it means to be human.”...
Embracing Both/And: Navigating Endings and Beginnings in Leadership and Life
Here at the end of December, we stand at the threshold of endings and beginnings. This season marks the close of the year and the festive celebrations of Christmas. This is a time of Both/And. It’s the end of one year and the dawn of a new year. This time of the year...
Design Thinking: A Path to Impactful Programming
Thank you for being an integral part of the Impact Now community. We are excited to share about what’s ahead at Impact Now and extend an invitation to the year-end giving opportunity. Expressing Gratitude for Giving Tuesday A resounding thank you to everyone who...
Women Make a Difference
Did you know that when women lead, the impact is profound? Studies show that when women are in leadership roles, outcomes are comprehensive and effective. Along with perseverance, and adaptability, women bring unique perspectives to the table. They foster innovation...