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When Gail McGovern became CEO of the American Red Cross in 2008, the organization was reeling from repeated turnover in leadership, a $209 million operation deficit coupled with significant debt, outdated IT systems, an unworkable organizational structure, challenges in the Red Cross Blood Services operation, and a dated fundraising strategy. Even for a seasoned corporate […] The post Leading From the Heart at The American Red Cross (Episode #9) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

There are many factors that impact a woman’s decision to seek elected office. One may simply be that she hasn’t been introduced to the possibility or told, “You can and should do this.” If you talk to Susannah Wellford, the CEO and founder of a non-partisan, non-profit called “Running Start,” she will tell you that […] The post Giving aspiring young women political leaders a “Running Start” (Episode #8) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

It’s not difficult to understand why Valerie Hudson is beloved by her students. As the George H.W. Bush Chair of The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, Valerie is a unique, spirited, and inspiring voice who is looking at peace and national security from a different perspective. Her data-driven approach, […] The post Sex and World Peace: a conversation with author and Bush School of Government & Public Service Professor Valerie Hudson (Episode #7) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Nina Easton has spent decades interviewing the world’s most powerful women and men. She’s an accomplished journalist, best-selling author, and now an entrepreneur who is using her personal “superpower” as a storyteller to help others bring unique, personal stories to life. We talked with Nina about her latest project where she traveled to Saudi Arabia […] The post Lessons & Advice from the World’s Most Powerful (Episode #6) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Her ground-breaking election in 2014 as the youngest women ever elected to congress (from either political party) positioned Republican Elise Stefanik as a fresh face and unique voice in an institution not typically known for such things. Congresswoman Stefanik readily embraces opportunities to work across the political aisle to achieve results for her constituents in […] The post Ground Breaking Role Model With A Passion for Service (Episode #5) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Sitting in the beautiful living room of Lea Berman’s elegant, historic home (one of the oldest in Washington, DC), we talked with Lea about her new book “Treating People Well” and heard wonderful stories from her days as the White House Social Secretary. One would imagine someone with Lea’s professional background to be gracious. She […] The post Rudeness is Contagious….and thankfully so is civility! Our conversation with author and former White House Social Secretary Lea Berman (Episode #4) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

“Don’t ever work for someone who won’t allow you to shine,” was just some of the wonderful advice we received in our interview with Mary Beth Albright, food lawyer turned food anchor at The Washington Post. We sat down for an engaging conversation with Mary Beth at the Post’s newly designed offices in Washington, DC. […] The post The Storytelling Power of Food…and so much more! Inspiration from Washington Post Food Anchor & food lawyer Mary Beth Albright (Episode #3) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

Best selling author of The Selfie Vote, nationally-recognized GOP pollster, podcast creator and co-host, and regular guest commentator, Kristen Soltis Anderson combines her passion for data with great storytelling in ways that have consistent impact, especially as she explains the preferences of Millennial voters. But it’s her authenticity, savvy, and accessibility that differentiate her from […] The post Polling, Millennials, Life Lessons, and the future of the GOP….Perspective from pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson (Episode #2) appeared first on She Said / She Said.

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