Leading Women CEO Susan Colantuono's video is Today's Talk on TED.com

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Sept. 30, 2014 - PRLog -- Author, Speaker and CEO of Leading Women, Susan Colantuono has joined the ranks of exceptional presenters on TED where her video is Today’s Talk.

TED Speakers are known for delivering engaging and insightful talks that broaden your perspective or teach you something you didn’t know. Colantuono’s presentation: Closing The Leadership Gender Gapshares a simple, surprising piece of advice you might not have heard before quite so plainly. This talk, while aimed at an audience of women, has universal takeaways — for men and women, new grads and midcareer workers. View the video here: http://www.ted.com/talks/susan_colantuono_the_career_advice_you_probably_didn_t_get

“Our most recent research update has strengthened Leading Women’s findings about why the leadership gender gap at the top of organizations continues to hold strong,” said Susan Colantuono, CEO. “Many organizations that offer leadership development programs for women continue to deliver outdated advice about what a woman must be, do and say to reach the executive suite.”

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About TED

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