Here’s some bad math for you: while women control between 70-80% of consumer purchasing power, 91% of the female population feel that they are misunderstood by brand marketing. Finally we’re seeing change with empowerment … [Read more...]
Women in the World
New Year’s Resolutions for Advancing Women’s Leadership
As we approach the new year, the team at Progressive Women's Leadership would like to share these resolutions for moving the advancement of women forward in 2016: Increase the Number of Female Heads of State This year … [Read more...]
Holiday Shopping Made Meaningful – Gift Ideas to Empower Women
Every year the stress sinks in. On top of your already busy day, you now feel the pressure to find the perfect gift for everybody on your holiday list. While you love the joyous expression on each recipient’s face as they … [Read more...]
V is for Victory: Women in the Military
Last week women were granted a major victory: All U.S. military combat positions will be open to women – with no exceptions Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced. The head of the most powerful military force in the world … [Read more...]
Goal[s]! 4 Lessons from World Cup Champion Carli Lloyd
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Last summer the world watched as Carli Lloyd propelled the U.S. women’s soccer team to victory with her hat trick in the World Cup finals. But it was anything but easy to get there. That’s what she told me, along with … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving & Women’s Leadership: What We’re Thankful For
The Progressive Women's Leadership team is excited about Thanksgiving. While we all look forward to gathering around the table with family and friends for a much needed holiday, it is important to remember to give thanks. … [Read more...]
Ronda Rousey: Resilience and Determination Never Looked Better
The impossible happened on Saturday night – the seemingly indestructible MMA fighter Ronda Rousey went down in a knockout. So what happens now? Other than the rumored UFC rematch that is… All leaders are occasionally … [Read more...]
Trinity Syndrome in the Workplace & How to Avoid It
Ashley was one of the best managers I ever had. She was my age, about half my size, and more driven than anyone I'd ever met. At the time that was difficult for me to understand, considering we worked for a coffee shop. For … [Read more...]
The Survey is In: 5 Issues on the Minds of Professional Women
In today’s competitive work environment, performance and results are keys to success at any level. Companies continuously evaluate their employees based on overall contribution to the organizational goals. We surveyed 170 … [Read more...]
What the 2015 VMAs Say About Female Leadership in the Music Industry
This year’s Video Music Awards, hosted by MTV, has been the source of a lot of drama especially between female stars. It doesn’t matter what team you’re on – Swifties, Smilers, Barbz or P!nk fans. There is plenty of blame and … [Read more...]