NeW Announces Winner of 2023 Essay Contest: Lena Branch

NeW is excited to announce the winner of the College Category of the 2023 Essay Contest, Lena Branch, a student at The University of Iowa. Congratulations, Lena! Read her winning piece in the Washington Examiner here. How did you hear about the 2023 Lead Like a Lady Essay Contest and why did you choose to participate in […]

NeW Announces Winner of 2023 Essay Contest: Beverly Richardson

NeW is excited to announce the winner of the High School Category of the 2023 Essay Contest, Beverly Richardson, a junior at Mechanicsville High School. Congratulations, Beverly! Read her winning piece in the Washington Examiner here. How did you hear about the 2023 Lead Like a Lady Essay Contest and why did you choose to participate […]

NeW Announces Winner of 2022 Essay Contest: Maya Tharoo

NeW is excited to announce the winner of the College Category of the 2022 Lead Like a Lady Essay Contest is Maya Tharoo, a freshman at Washington University in St. Louis. Congratulations, Maya! Read her winning piece in the Washington Examiner here. How did you hear about the 2022 Lead Like a Lady Essay Contest and why […]

NeW Announces Winner of 2022 Essay Contest: Ashley Landin

NeW is excited to announce the winner of the High School Category of the 2022 Lead Like a Lady Essay Contest is Ashley Landin, a student at Judson Early College Academy. Congratulations, Ashley! How did you hear about the 2022 Lead Like a Lady Essay Contest and why did you choose to participate in it? […]

Defining Leadership by Abby Daniels

Growing up, I reserved the term “leader” for the individuals in my life who I perceived to be in a position of power or “in charge.” For example, I thought of my school principals, my basketball coaches, and elected officials as the primary leaders within my sphere.   While those individuals certainly are leaders, I failed […]

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