Tatiana Apandi at O’Reilly has scored big points with me.
It’s not because she’s a great person who has an awesome world view. Although, she is and she does.
It’s because she’s the editor of the new real-life Women in Technology series by O’Reilly. Think reality TV goes virtual and gets a human soul.
I’m most impressed with:
- It’s not the same old women in tech rehashing the same old stories. You’ll find fresh stories and perspectives from women who walk the talk every day of their lives.
- It’s not a ‘whine and cheese’ free-for-all. The essays are well-written from a powerful and reflective point of view. No victims here.
- No one’s holding virtual hands and singing “Kumbaya”. Not everyone agrees with what’s written in the eassays, but everyone is respectful and open to new viewpoints. It’s amazing how a subtle shift in energy can free up space for true dialogue.
- All the women are women are women of substance. They’ve got strong track records, know their stuff and definitely have something to say.
Stop by the series: http://www.oreillynet.com/womenintech/ and support the efforts of Tatiana and the women writing the essays.
Bottomline: Read an essay or two and add to the conversation by leaving a thoughtful comment. It’s not just about what’s in it for you, but what’s in it for us all if we bring this kind of dialogue to the forefront.
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