The Road Less Traveled
I’ve been in San Francisco working this week and meeting all kinds of fascinating women (an amazing perk of thisContinue Reading
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Hanging with the Boys
This week I got to spend some time with a fabulous woman who is killing it at her job inContinue Reading
Seeking the Elusive Female Exec
Where are all the women leaders?
The Art of Storytelling
“As Mentors, this is our gift. It’s one thing to give advice and articulate the “shoulds…” – it’s another thing entirely to open up and share our unique and precious experiences… the times when we thrived, and often more importantly, the times when we’ve stumbled…”
Paths to Success: The Texas Women’s Summit
A common theme emerged at the first annual Texas Women’s Summit, held April 29 in Austin, Texas.
Mentor Spotlight: Sarah Jones Simmer, COO at Bumble
“I don’t think any of a us can advance in a vacuum—we need to call on the expertise and experience of others. Having someone who can do those volleys back and forth with you is crucial.”
Mentor Spotlight: Cynthia Loh, VP at Charles Schwab
“I’ve always believed that wherever you work, you should find someone in management that you want to be like.”
Mentor Spotlight: Becky Power, Sector Director at Google
[Mentor Spotlight] “Someone once gave me this advice — as I moved through my career, I should write down the characteristics and actions of people I considered to be great leaders. And then I spent time reflecting on ways I could sprinkle those tenets of great leadership into my own day-to-day…”
If You Don’t Think You Need a Mentor, Think Again | Huffington Post
[Research Series] “…Unfortunately, women have a harder time than men when it comes to finding a mentor. A 2012 survey showed that 63 percent of women have never had a formal mentor.”
Why Men Still Get More Promotions Than Women | Harvard Business Review
[Research Series] “…Paradoxically, just when women are most likely to need sponsorship—as they shoot for the highest-level jobs—they may be least likely to get it. Women are still perceived as “risky” appointments for such roles by often male-dominated committees.”
