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Katty Kay
Washington Correspondent, BBC World News America and Co-author, Womenomics |
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Fee Code: 3
Travels from: Washington, D.C.
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Washington From a Different Angle
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President Obama was elected on a promise of change and like it or not he is certainly delivering. His administration is rearranging the furniture of American government and not everyone appreciates the new décor. From health care reform to financial regulation, from stimulus spending to the Supreme Court, this is one busy presidency. But the rise of big government has angered those Americans who like little government. Led by the Tea Party, Republicans have a good chance of regaining control of Congress in November's mid terms just by saying no to White House policies. Meanwhile those on the Left fear the President is doing too little to satisfy their progressive agenda. Rarely has the nation been so polarized. So much for the purple nation and that new style of consensus politics the President promised on the campaign trail. Fuelled by the internet and cable television the political extremes are drowning out the center. But in this time of global crisis America can't afford anger and inaction, there is too much to be done. Whether it's fighting the war against extremism and terrorists, or the war against debt and recession, now more than ever we need voices of reason. As Kay travels around this extraordinary country, she hears Americans appealing for better leadership and focusing on what really matters to them—jobs. They know the stakes are very high and, in November, they will reward politicians who listen.
Womenomics: Write Your Own Rules for Success
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America is on the verge of the biggest workplace revolution since the Second World War. Women are more valuable than ever on the job, and are literally remaking the office to suit them. The most recent numbers show women now make up a majority of workers--in part due to the recession. During the recent rash of layoffs and downsizing, the 82 percent of the jobs lost in recent months have been those belonging to men. But there is also a pink lining to the current economy: around the globe, survey after survey reports that companies that employ more senior women actually make more money. Women are more inclusive, more focused on long-term results and, in many cases, better educated. But women don't want the same career track their male counterparts have carved. Women want more flexibility and are creating work lives to suit them – lives where they have time for children, elderly parents, friends, pets, marathons or just themselves. Katty Kay provides insight as well as shares her own personal stories on how to attain the right balance between careers and personal lives. Audience members will understand:
· How the contributions of women are reshaping the workplace - and earning companies more money
· How to create the right work life balance for yourself
· What employers should be doing to keep and recruit women
About Katty Kay
» Meet Katty Kay
With great insight and experience, Katty Kay reports from our nation’s capital for the BBC, providing the international perspective on American policy, politics and debate.
Katty Kay is known in America and around the globe as the co-presenter of BBC World News bulletins and the Washington correspondent for BBC World News America. Her keen global instincts help her clearly frame the day’s headlines and provide a better understanding of globally complex issues—from the President Obama’s global agenda to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Kay provides an often-overlooked international perspective on U.S. events and headlines, providing a candid look at America through an international prism. Her unique experience—she grew up in the Middle East and was educated there—provides her with an informed perspective on Middle Eastern issues and culture few can match. Her wit and charm have led her to become a regular guest commentator on NBC’s Meet the Press and The Chris Matthews Show where her presence provides an international perspective on the news from Washington and how it’s being received around the globe. She is the co-author of The New York Times bestseller, Womenomics: Write Your Own Rules to Success.
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