No matter what stage your career is in now, it’s never too early to think about a seat on a corporate board – and find out what you need to do to get yourself there. The move will certainly give you more confidence, expand … [Read more...]
Gender Partnerships
To Fight Unconscious Bias, We’ve Got To Recognize It
In our slow-but-steady march to the board rooms, corner offices and C-suites of companies both large and not-so-large, we’ve definitely come a long way. But currently, women’s achievements in advancement may be holding too … [Read more...]
The Power of the Male Ally: Engaging Men, Advancing Women
A special report from the Pennsylvania Conference for Women Do you engage more with male or female colleagues? It matters. Since women have a steeper trek to the top, having more men in your professional life just might … [Read more...]
Closing the Gender Pay Gap: What Every Woman Can Do
Remember when actress Patricia Arquette made an impassioned speech about “equal pay for equal work,” when accepting her Academy Award last year? Well, she put her money where her mouth is, now as executive producer of a … [Read more...]
New Thinking on Who’s Bolder – Men or Women?
With men still dominating the C-suites it’s no surprise that most people think of men as being bolder and the bigger risk-takers at work. Turns out, that might not be the case after all. A new assessment conducted by Zenger … [Read more...]
Role Reversal: What Happens When Men Say These Words
Have you ever heard a man in your workplace utter these phrases? I was once told to come to a meeting just to look pretty. People think I’m bossy when I have an opinion. I shouldn’t say I’m sorry but I do it all the … [Read more...]
6 Keys to Creating Productive Gender Work Partnerships
Gender diversity in the workplace allows for a wider talent pool and brings a wider range of perspectives and ideas to business development. But gender differences sometimes create workplace conflict. So, how do you benefit … [Read more...]
Equality is Easy: A Guide for the Office Gentleman
Here at Progressive Women's Leadership, we're pretty excited that women are taking on more and more leadership roles in the American workplace. The more women are represented, the closer we'll come to the equality women have … [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...]
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...]
