From She Knows authored by Sam Milam: “The first time you look into the eyes of that tiny human being — your child — your life changes forever. You are a parent. You are responsible for more than yourself. And you welcome and embrace the changes. (Some of them, anyway.) Your experience varies depending on whether your […]
Category Archives: Communicating
The Benefits of Talking to Yourself
From The New York Times authored by Kristin Wong: “A stranger approached me at a grocery store. “Do you need help finding something?” he asked. At first, I wasn’t sure what he meant. Then the realization kicked in: I was talking out loud, to myself, in public. It was a habit I’d grown so comfortable with that […]
‘We need fair representation’: the rise of female-led record labels
From The Guardian authored by Coco Khan: “When Victoria Hesketh, also known as Little Boots, set up her independent record label, she was walking away from something many recording artists can only dream of: a contract with a major label. Atlantic Records offered her what’s known as a 360 deal, where in addition to the artist’s recordings, […]
Want to Retain Women Leaders? Look Beyond Maternity Leave
From HR Bartender authored by Sharlyn Lauby: “Organizations need to focus their engagement and retention strategies toward women. And I’m not just saying that because I’m a woman. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, women represent 51.5 percent of all professional and managerial jobs. And a large percentage of these women are also working […]
A Path for Gender Parity in the C-Suite
From Associations Now authored by Mark Athitakis: “Men and women are equally qualified to lead, but what’s going on when nearly all new corporate leaders are men? A recent informal study suggests a path to parity. Talking about differences between men and women leaders is a tricky business. Nobody wants to lean on generalizations about […]
Railey: Woman leader set the stage for generations of leaders, period
From Winston-Salem Journal authored by John Railey: “Sophia Cody of Winston-Salem died last weekend at the age of 97, but her legacy will long live. She was a compassionate and humble leader with Goodwill Industries who played a leading role in the push for a rehabilitation facility. And she was a savvy businesswoman, the state’s […]
Here’s how women leaders should respond to all-male panels: Comment
From Financial Post authored by By Kara Alaimo: “Last month, Goldman Sachs hosted a conference in London on disruptive technology. Out of 76 speakers at the event, five were women. That was hardly an anomaly: At last year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, for example, all of the speakers on a panel about helping women thrive were male. (The moderator […]
Women Leaders Share Their Morning Routines
From Comstock authored by Robin Epley: “There is a school of thought that suggests the first hour of a successful person’s day is significantly different than other people: Some are early risers, who sip coffee quietly and watch the sunrise. Others psych themselves up for the day by finding motivational quotes. Some prefer to exercise and get […]
It’s Time We Accept That Women Make Better Leaders
From The HR Digest authored by Anna Versai: “Just like how a ship needs a trained sailor, an organization needs a motivating leader. The importance of leadership is widespread and certainly, we don’t have to dig into that. A good leader knows the strengths and weaknesses of the employees and gears the business into a progressive direction. […]
The “B” Word for Women Leaders (and all of our daughters): “Balancing” Strength and Style to Communicate Effectively
From Huffington Post authored by Jill S. Goldsmith J.D., LAC, NNC: “I recently participated in a Girl Scout workshop to help girls learn leadership and public speaking skills. CEOs mentored girls as they prepared to give a one-minute ‘pitch’ about what change they would like to see in the world. Many girls spoke passionately about gender discrimination. Whether […]
