Two days ago, the nation celebrated Women's Equality Day. August 26th gets the honor as it marks the date when the 19th amendment, Women's Right to Vote, was put into action. 2015 marks 95 years of women's suffrage. While … [Read more...]
Deepening the Talent Pool by Promoting Women’s Leadership
Any successful company relies on placing the right person in the right role. But some companies block their own efforts on finding that right talent… even ignoring half of the talent pool before they start looking. Not only … [Read more...]
Can’t we just call Female Leaders ‘Leaders?’
They are men, most likely. Otherwise “female” or “woman” is typically placed beside the position as in “female CEO” or “woman doctor.” And sadly, it makes sense. For example, the distribution of physicians by gender indicates … [Read more...]
What to Do When a Male Subordinate Goes Over Your Head
Your male subordinate – we'll call him George – disagrees with your plan for the new campaign. When you made it clear that you'd made your decision, and maybe even why, he nodded and left your office. Problem over, … [Read more...]
Review: Sheryl Sandberg Urges All Women to ‘Lean In’
If you’re looking for an easy read (or listen) with an inspiring message, pick up a copy of Sheryl Sandberg’s #1 national best seller, Lean In. Sandberg is Facebook’s COO and is ranked on Fortune’s list of the 50 Most … [Read more...]
The Power of Influence
It took one teacher to demonstrate the power of influence. During my time on the learning side of the blackboard, I’ve found the most influential teachers are the ones who are true to themselves. They show up to class in … [Read more...]
When Feminism Goes Pop
Feminism took over the pop genre and culture in 2014 sparking an important conversation. It is nothing but ordinary for celebrities to be caught off guard by tough questions during interviews. Lately the question stumping … [Read more...]
“Equal Means Equal”: Passing the Equal Rights Amendment
Most everyone has heard of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) – a proposed amendment to the US Constitution designed to guarantee equal rights for women. Did you know it was first introduced to the Congress in 1923 and … [Read more...]
Our Unique Story
We want a world where people are judged first on their strengths and contributions – not one where gender is assigned before making a decision about what someone is capable of achieving. We want a world that recognizes it … [Read more...]
From the Ground Up: Thoughts on Raising the Next Generation
One time, a manager came into the office I shared with the HR manager, looked me over, and declared how beautiful I looked. He then propositioned me in a very graphic manner ("Say the word and I will get a room anytime… just … [Read more...]
