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Two Stars Align at Yerkes Observatory Presentation
What does it take to make an icon? A sold-out crowd gathered at Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, WI the evening of Thursday, July 17, 2025, to hear the…
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Women’s Mission to Lead Headlines 36th Annual Women in the Forefront Luncheon
In space, no one can hear you laugh. Yet naturalness, warmth, and collaboration—over power and control—can be exactly the way to lead a high-stakes team to success.
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Reflections from the National Women’s History Museum Gala in Washington D.C.
When we write the past, we define the future. It’s said that people don’t tell stories so much as our stories tell us. They describe who we are, who…
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Courage Creates Confidence: Supporting Girls to Go for More
Courage is the prerequisite to confidence. This powerful phrase from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management Professor Ellen Taaffe’s book The Mirrored Door inspired a special workshop hosted by the…
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A Collaboration Ready for Takeoff
We all get consumed with the demands of our professional lives. Intense board meetings. Conference calls on video. Searches for just the right talent. Who has time to break…
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To Succeed, First Grow a Growth Mindset
An astrophysicist, a nationally known consultant and author, a marketing communications specialist, and a senior strategy advisor walk into a high school.
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What’s It Like to Swing with a Star?
Fun! We love having the world-famous Yerkes Observatory as neighbor and community partner. Einstein visited here, and brilliant astronomers like Edwin Hubble, Carl Sagan, and Nancy Grace Roman all…
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