Take Action

Leadership Now empowers its members to leverage their influence, investments, and expertise in safeguarding and revitalizing American democracy.

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1. Support Pro-Democracy Women Candidates

2. Put Democracy on the Agenda in Your Networks

3. Get More Women Involved in Politics

4. Spotlight Women Democracy Experts

5. Mobilize Your Network to Vote

6. Manage Political Risk in Your Business

Our 2024 Candidates to Watch list features nine exceptional women leaders from different states. These candidates share our dedication to safeguarding and revitalizing American democracy.

Engage with a candidate of your choice: The 2024 Summary of Women Candidates from Rutgers University's Center for American Women and Politics offers a nationwide detailed list of women running for office, indicating if they're contesting open or contested seats.

You are a trusted source of information for your networks.  Women are more likely to become politically engaged when invited to do so by people they know. You can provide the impetus — put democracy on the agenda.

• At a Meeting of Your Women’s Business Organization: Suggest a democracy discussion at an upcoming meeting. Customize the topic to align with your group's interests.

• At Your Company: Coordinate a non-partisan democracy session for your Women’s Employee Resource Group (ERG) or another internal group at your company.

• Host a Democracy Gathering: Host a "Democracy 101 Salon" in your home, inviting women from your business and social networks to discuss critical political issues and learn how to take action.

Interested in exploring any of these ideas? Contact us. We'll support you with topic ideas, programming, speaker arrangements, and logistics.

Addressing the political ambition gap is crucial for achieving gender equity in politics.  As business and thought leaders with powerful networks, Leadership Now members are uniquely positioned to help.

• Encourage Women in Your Network: Use resources from She Should Run to identify and support talented women who should run for office.
  

• Consider Running Yourself: Explore organizations like Vote, Run, Lead for guidance and tools to launch a successful campaign.
  

• Mentor Emerging Candidates: Support young women in politics by mentoring through organizations like Ignite.
  

• Talk With Young Adults in Your Life About Democracy: Utilize resources such as our “Guide to Talking With Young Adults About the Importance of Voting and Democracy” to have productive conversations about the with a generation that is more skeptical about democracy.

Highlighting women leaders reshapes perceptions of leadership and challenges implicit biases. Leadership Now boasts a robust network of accomplished women democracy experts, including business, political, and thought leaders. Reach out to us for tailored suggestions.

Additionally, RepresentWomen offers a Directory of Women Experts in Democracy as part of their initiative to foster gender-balanced representation in government.

Women have been significant swing voters in previous presidential elections, and polling suggests they will be equally (if not more) influential in 2024.  Mobilize the women in your networks:

• Talk About Politics. Red Wine and Blue offers a guide to navigate political conversations within your circles, emphasizing the power of personal discussions in driving voter turnout. Their Project 2025 explainer can also help with conversations surrounding the detailed plans Project 2025 provides for a potential Trump Presidency.

• Use Tech Tools. Campaigns and organizations use tools like Relentless’s Rally or Reach which will help you to connect your contacts with voter files and track interactions.

• Be Strategic. Explore the League of Women Voters' strategies to increase voter turnout, particularly among women.

• Engage across the political spectrum. Connect with “conservatives, current and former Republicans, center-right leaners, and persuadable independents” in your network alongside organizations such as Women4US. BigTentUSA released an issue-specific talking points guide to assist with managing difficult conversations.

The business case for democracy is compelling, and it's crucial for every business leader to factor in political risk. We recognize that greater gender diversity helps mitigate risk, and women in boardrooms and executive positions can play a vital role in ensuring that businesses acknowledge and address political risks effectively. Leadership Now provides valuable tools to assist in this regard.