Holly Corbett

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Contributor at Forbes

Traveler to all 7 continents. @forbes contributor and co-author of @lostgirlsworld.

Articles

How The SAVE Act Could Impact Married Women And Other Voters

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Holly Corbett

Congress is potentially voting this week on a bill that could make it harder for millions of Americans to exercise their right to vote. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act would require people registering to vote or updating their voter registration to show documents in person proving American citizenship. In theory these requirements sound reasonable, but in reality they may become a big barrier for many Americans to vote, according to opponents of the bill.
How To Define Success For Yourself And Feel More At Ease

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Holly Corbett

Success is defined as “a desired effect or outcome,” according to Merriam Webster. But what if the outcome you’re pursuing in life isn’t what you truly desire, but rather what society or your family or boss believes is the best measure of success?
Equal Pay Day 2025: Lilly Ledbetter Shows One Person Can Make A Difference

1 month ago | forbes.com | Holly Corbett

Lilly Ledbetter, a fair pay icon and the woman behind the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, is an example of how an ordinary person can do extraordinary things and make a big impact. Though the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed in 2009, which helped to make equal pay laws more enforceable, the story began three decades earlier. In 1979, Lilly Ledbetter was hired as one of the only women supervisors working the night shift at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in Gadsden, Alabama.
How Choosing Calling In Rather Than Calling Out Can Lead To Healing

1 month ago | forbes.com | Holly Corbett

Would you be willing to talk face to face to a person who is linked to some of your life’s greatest pain? Loretta Ross had to ask herself this exact question in 1979. A survivor of childhood sexual assault, she was a 26-year-old single mother channeling her pain into purpose as the executive director of the DC Rape Crisis Center.
3 Ways Business Leaders Can Blend Profit With Purpose

1 month ago | forbes.com | Holly Corbett

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been a buzzword, and essentially means considering the social, economic and environmental impact of businesses. CSR within companies isn’t a favor–it has real bottom-line benefits and at the same time can have a positive impact on society. Moreover, in light of the government rolling back federal policies supporting sustainability and social impact, businesses can play a role in driving positive change.
4 Life Lessons Taylor Swift Learned The Hard Way About Controlling Her Narrative

2 months ago | yourtango.com | Holly Corbett

“Part of growing up and moving into new chapters of your life is about catch and release,” said Taylor Swift during her 2022 commencement address at New York University. “Decide what is yours to hold and let the rest go.”For Taylor, who has been onstage since she was 10 years old, that means putting her precious time and energy into the people and projects that matter and being strong enough to filter out what’s not serving her goals.
Eras Tour Chega ao Fim: 3 Lições de Taylor Swift Sobre Assumir o Poder na Vida e nos Negócios

Dec 9, 2024 | forbes.com.br | Holly Corbett

A “Eras Tour” de Taylor Swift se tornou uma força cultural e econômica. Não apenas alegrou os fãs e causou (literalmente) “terremotos”, mas também impulsionou as economias de cidades ao redor do mundo. A turnê, que percorreu cinco continentes e contou com quase 150 shows, catapultou a cantora e compositora ao status de primeira artista a entrar na lista de bilionários da Forbes exclusivamente por suas músicas e shows, com uma fortuna avaliada hoje em US$ 1,6 bilhões (R$ 9,69 bilhões).
The End Of The Eras: Taylor Swift’s Lessons On Standing In Your Power

Dec 8, 2024 | flipboard.com | Holly Corbett

NowThe results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask. Is it any surprise then that the Merriam-Webster word of the year is “polarization”? “Polarization means division, but it’s a very …
Dignity At Work: How To Make The Future Of Work Work For Everyone

Oct 31, 2024 | forbes.com | Holly Corbett

Companies don’t make up companies; people do. I’ve written in a previous Forbes article, “The success of companies lies in the engagement, productivity and happiness of the people who work there.” I’ve highlighted companies that are showing how taking care of your employees is good for business. To further prove employee wellbeing is good for the bottom line, new research shows that Fortune 500 companies that put talent first and invest in their people report 50% higher profit margins and growth.
A Leadership Coach On How To Own Your Story And Step Into Your Power

Oct 16, 2024 | forbes.com | Holly Corbett

It took a near-death experience for Tory Archbold, the founder of the online community for women leaders called Powerful Steps, to fully own her story, and to share it with others. It was this process of learning to be vulnerable that unlocked her true impact as a leader, and attracted a community of like-minded women. For Archbold, 50, stepping into her power has been akin to a heroine’s journey.