Is asking for help dangerous for women at the executive level? When it comes to how they could be perceived, it can be. To navigate this tightrope, women in senior leadership positions must be intentional about how they ask for help and manage how they’re perceived. Managers who ask for help tend to achieve better ...
The verdict is in, diversity is good for business at all organization levels. Those who have paved the way, the early adopters who prioritized gender parity and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) foci, reaped the benefits during 2021’s Great Resignation. They have picked up some of the best mid-career talent available by angling their hiring ...
Part of being a strong leader is understanding your experience, perspective, and awareness are limited, and that finding ways for your leadership to broaden its capabilities will help strengthen your organization. Consider this simple illustration: If everyone you work with only knows how to use a hammer and they’re suddenly handed screws, what do you ...
The release of a new Women in the Workplace report from Lean In always conjures up ambivalent emotions. On the positive side, it’s undeniable that there are more efforts toward female representation in corporate America than ever before. Yet, seeing the movement in the right direction in such small measurements year after year can be ...
According to Catalyst’s 2020 report, the number of women in senior management roles reached 29% globally. While this is a significant milestone, there’s no denying we have a long way to go. According to the International Labour Organization, women are overrepresented in support roles such as administration while being underrepresented in most senior leadership roles. ...
The US workforce has seen a wild surge of resignations across industries over the past several months. The mass exodus of workers was dubbed The Great Resignation, also known as the Big Quit. And it hasn’t just been retail and entry-level workers, but employees of all backgrounds and levels have been part of the movement. ...
This article is a guest post by Dr. Tana M. Session Hello October! Fall is finally here which means we're in the full swing of work. This month I want to talk about burnout because oftentimes during this period, we push ourselves a lot harder than usual. We just had the slow summer months and ...
Women have been the majority of the US population for more than 40 years. To say women deserve a seat at the table in business would be an understatement. Organizations across the country and the world are coming to realize and appreciate the unique merits of having women in positions of power where they can ...
Women continue to be a growing portion of the modern workforce, often competing with male counterparts for positions and advancement in a workplace that traditionally favors the promotion and success of men. The largest and most numerous of these workplace barriers are set against women of color. These workplace barriers have led to issues, struggles, ...
Mentorship is an important part of being an experienced and influential leader. While mentorship often focuses on mentees’ value, mentorship is also an important and developmental experience for executive leaders. First, being a mentor keeps you close to the work of your juniors and clear on the challenges they have to address. Beyond staying relevant ...
