The argument goes like this: getting more women into leadership is the right thing to do. The just thing to do. The moral imperative for diversity is powerful enough to have women leaders. Except that it’s not. Morality isn't enough. The case for gender diversity is primarily a business one. Companies with greater gender diversity on their boards ...
I recently met a talented, accomplished young woman for coffee. She was thinking of leaving her current company and wanted my thoughts on her resume, career progression, and elevator pitch. I liked her, and was impressed by her credentials and accomplishments. Then she passed me her resume. And I sighed. Wall-to-wall text. Lists and lists ...
In a previous blog, we discussed how focusing heavily on your flexibility (being a “Swiss Army Knife” employee) could unintentionally sabotage your career advancement. So if that’s not a good strategy, what are best ways to drive intentional advancement? Focus on your impact, not your flexibility. Rather than thinking about it in terms of things ...
