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One is a fashion phenom and the other is a major force in the banking industry. British fashion designer Stella McCartney has a famous last name and celebrities pining for her clothing. McCartney talks about building her own brand and making a name for herself in the world of fashion. Citibank's Jane Fraser was named the number one woman to watch in banking. As CEO of U.S. Consumer and Commercial Banking, Fraser's learned the best way to balance the...
22) Yuriko Koike
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They are innovators and inspirations - Leading Women connects you with extraordinary women at the top of their field. As Tokyo’s newly-elected first female governor, Yuriko Koike isn’t just breaking through the glass ceiling, she is shattering what she calls the steel ceiling in Japan. She discusses with CNN's Will Ripley the professional challenges women in the country face, the impact of hosting the Olympics games in 2020, her advice for the...
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Two powerful women at the top, whose jobs keep them close to the money. Arundhati Bhattacharya became the first female chairperson of the centuries-old State Bank of India. Bhattacharya opens up about embracing change, the mentor who told her not to give up and why she thinks more women aren't getting the top jobs. Ann Cairns oversees global operations for the credit card giant MasterCard, but her banking career had an unconventional start. Cairns...
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Two women who’ve risen to the top by pushing through conventional boundaries. CEO of HSN Inc., Mindy Grossman, calls herself a disruptor and is the innovative force credited with re-inventing TV shopping. Cristeta Comerford is the first woman to land one of the most coveted positions in the culinary world- White House Executive Chef. Both women talk lessons learned, the keys to being a good leader and the importance of believing in yourself.
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Blanca Treviño took on a male-dominated field becoming a pioneer in the tech industry. She is the CEO of a leading IT company in Latin America- Softtek. And she is putting Mexico on the map as an international competitor. Carol Tomé knows about looking for opportunities, and grabbing on with both hands. She is the CFO of the world's largest home improvement retailer, The Home Depot. And for her, leadership comes with a responsibility that goes beyond...
26) Sara Blakely
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Sara Blakely is the woman behind one of the world's most successful undergarments, Spanx. From Hollywood A-listers to working women, Spanx has helped millions of women look their best in their favorite outfits. CNN's Poppy Harlow met with the founder of the now iconic brand. Blakely shares her tumultuous journey to success from stand-up comedian and theme park character to a billion dollar business woman. And she explains what it's like to spend most...
27) Unfair Dismissal
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Eve Ash, Psychologist and Founder OF Seven Dimensions, interviews HR consultant Peter Wallbridge about unfair dismissal. Wallbridge defines unfair dismissal, and the grounds on which people claim unfair dismissal. Wallbridge explains how claims are investigated and the cost of such a lawsuit to an organization. Strategies are provided to help companies avoid unfair dismissal suits.
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Paraeducators fill many support roles essential to classroom functioning, but very often instructors have never received adequate training in working with their paraeducators. In this program Dr. Nancy French, author of Managing Paraeducators in Your School, presents a comprehensive framework to help school professionals orient, coach, and effectively supervise paraeducators in a variety of settings. Topics covered include orientation, planning, scheduling,...
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Sheila Nevins, the president of HBO Documentary Films, has been the target of sexual harassment like innumerable professional women across all industries. But with a groundswell of voices declaring #MeToo, Nevins sees hope for young women to escape the same treatment. She joins Judy Woodruff to speak out about her experience.
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Women are breaking their silence about sexual harassment, with news breaking daily about celebrities and public figures. When will it be safe for women across the workforce to speak out? Judy Woodruff gets perspectives from attorney Lynne Bernabei, Jocelyn Frye of Center for American Progress and Lin Farley, author of Sexual Shakedown and Megan Twohey of The New York Times.
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Every day, about 50 people are sexually assaulted or raped in the workplace in the U.S. While the entertainment industry and the political world have been in the headlines, the problem extends to those who work in hotels, clean offices, serve food. Judy Woodruff talks to Bernice Yeung of Reveal, from the Center for Investigative Reporting and Alejandra Valles of SEIU United Service Workers West.
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Twenty-five years ago, Anita Hill testified about sexual harassment from then-nominee Clarence Thomas. Now a new HBO film dramatizes the high-profile political battle that captured the nation’s attention and changed Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Hill joins Gwen Ifill to look back at the case, her experience and how it would have been different today.
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In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein story, the hashtag #MeToo has inspired millions of women to share stories of harassment in the workplace and culture. Judy Woodruff explores what’s driving the movement with Fatima Goss Graves of the National Women’s Law Center, Melissa Silverstein of Women and Hollywood, Lisa Senecal of Vermont Commission on Women and Leigh Gilmore of Wellesley College.
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What do the Harvey Weinstein allegations reveal about power and gender in Hollywood? When Tom Hanks recently sat down with Jeffrey Brown for a conversation about his first collection of short stories, the legendary actor also discussed whether Weinstein's behavior was an open secret in Hollywood.
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Millions of people have shared personal stories of sexual assault and harassment using the hashtag #MeToo. Now the woman behind the original Me Too campaign, created more than a decade ago, wants to make sure marginalized voices aren't lost in the conversation. Tarana Burke, the founder of the movement, joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the viral explosion of her message and what comes next.