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Where Are the Leaders for Women, Not Just Women Leaders?

Pat Mitchell | Posted 05.22.2012

Pat Mitchell

As the decades of my own advocacy on behalf of women pile up, I'm ever more convinced that women lead differently if given the chance to express our genuine styles, passions, and priorities.

Girls Set to Speak Out at TEDxWomen

Pat Mitchell | Posted 12.11.2011

Pat Mitchell

As a lifelong feminist, the idea of empowering girls is especially close to my heart. Which is why girls are central to the programming for TEDxWomen this December.

Embracing Otherness: Yang Lan

Pat Mitchell | Posted 12.04.2011

Pat Mitchell

As a media personality with audiences of tens of millions every day, Yang Lan, often called the "Oprah of China," offers a special lens on a country that is often "otherized."

The Media Effect

Pat Mitchell | Posted 05.25.2011

Pat Mitchell

Isn't it time to end the debate about whether or not media shapes society or merely mirrors it and consider the real life examples of media as a singularly powerful agent of change.