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Female Leaders

My Response to Peter Heck

Morgan Mohr | Posted 06.10.2013 | Women
Morgan Mohr

Perhaps Peter Heck is not simply an ultraconservative rural voice, but an indication of the veiled, and even subconscious, distress of men who are encountering a growing number of financially independent women.

Jan Diehm

LOOK: The Limits Of 'Leaning In'

HuffingtonPost.com | Jan Diehm | Posted 05.31.2013 | Women

As women across the country form "Lean In" circles and others poke holes in the messages of Sheryl Sandberg's book of the same name, the fact remains ...

How to Develop Women As Leaders

Ekaterina Walter | Posted 06.15.2013 | Women
Ekaterina Walter

The making of women leaders is a collaborative process, where future leaders need to embrace the lessons learned by those who forged a path before them.

Enough About 'Leaning In'

Tiziana Dearing | Posted 05.28.2013 | Women
Tiziana Dearing

It feels like the real point has been hovering a good thousand feet above the conversation. I believed the goal of the women's movement was to achieve true self-determination -- a society in which a woman can be whatever she wants to be.

Sheryl Sandberg With Marlo Thomas (WATCH)

Posted 03.18.2013 | MarloThomas

I was so excited to meet with Facebook COO and author Sheryl Sandberg this week on Mondays With Marlo. As you may know, Sheryl has just released a boo...

What Women Are Better at Than Men, According to Brain Science

Daniel G. Amen, M.D | Posted 05.04.2013 | Women
Daniel G. Amen, M.D

Females are neurologically well-equipped to lead, manage and help us resolve the major problems of the world. By understanding and honoring the female brain, we can empower girls and women to use their brains to change the world.

Values That Were Considered Too Female Are Suddenly Vital

Jean Oelwang | Posted 04.08.2013 | Women
Jean Oelwang

I believe that women haven't been assuming more leadership positions in the world today because the systems we've created often do not place the right value on the strengths that women can bring to the table. Fortunately, that's all set to change.

Helping Women Leaders Around the Globe Reach Their Full Potential

Julie Fasone Holder | Posted 02.09.2013 | Impact
Julie Fasone Holder

My time in India reaffirmed my understanding that all around the world there is a momentum among women that is undeniable. However, women have to remember that we can and should reach out to each other for guidance and support -- and, in turn, help others whenever we can.

Why Smart Girls Give Up

Phyllis Stuart | Posted 12.03.2012 | Impact
Phyllis Stuart

The WIN Awards show doesn't simply applaud actors, writers, directors, producers and media which advance dimensional female media images. The WIN Awards are a media advocacy instrument designed to level the playing field for all women.

Why Corporate Boards Should Be Looking for a Few Good Women

Stacie Nevadomski Berdan | Posted 10.09.2012 | Business
Stacie Nevadomski Berdan

More women on corporate boards? The question is not why but, why not? Women in the boardroom provide a competitive advantage for businesses' bottom lines by providing input from diverse backgrounds.

Lena Dunham Remembers Nora Ephron

The New Yorker | Posted 06.28.2012 | Women

I loved whoever was making these actresses comfortable enough to express the minutiae of being a human woman onscreen.

The Best Mailgirl Ever

The New York Times | Posted 06.28.2012 | Women

When Nora Ephron graduated from college in 1962, she applied for a job as a writer at Newsweek, was told women weren't allowed to be writers there, an...

Another Reason We Need Women On Corporate Boards

Forbes Woman | Posted 06.27.2012 | Women

On the same day that Sheryl Sandberg was named the first woman to Facebook's board, I found myself attending an extraordinarily relevant event coordin...

9 Silicon Valley Women To Watch

Forbes Woman | Posted 06.25.2012 | Women

There's Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Alley in New York – and now Silicon Beach in Los Angeles. We heard about Silicon Be...

26 Things Hillary Clinton Thinks About You

BuzzFeed | Posted 06.22.2012 | Women

1. She thinks you should open your eyes and see what the world has to offer. 2. She wants you to know that if you don't hurry up, you're going to m...

'Stale, Male, Pale':Charities Need To Do More To Develop Female Leaders

Posted 06.06.2012 | Impact

When it comes to women holding senior leadership and board positions, the charity sector is ahead of the private sector. However, according to a recen...

What the Girls Have to Say

Jennifer Hollett | Posted 05.25.2012 | Impact
Jennifer Hollett

Considering the endless list of problems the world faces today, from the economy to the environment, we could really use some new voices, fresh ideas and diverse perspectives.

Thank You Hillary, For Not Caring What Other People Think

Thought Catalog | Posted 05.11.2012 | Women

In yet another display of Not Letting Women Rest Until They Are Dead And Buried, the blogosphere and legitimate news outlets alike were all a-titter t...

Employed Women Are The Solution

Vera Campanelli | Posted 07.05.2012 | Home
Vera Campanelli

Being a woman is a great opportunity but also a responsibility, because our society is so far from being equal and united. Great changes are the result of little actions by each person. What you are waiting for?

Why There May Be An Influx Of Women CEOs

The Wall Street Journal | Posted 05.02.2012 | Women

Companies are grooming more women for the corner office. With a growing pool of highly qualified women and intensified investor pressure on boards ...

Investing in Women Pays Off

Stacie Nevadomski Berdan | Posted 06.19.2012 | Business
Stacie Nevadomski Berdan

It is time organizations began recognizing the immense payoff that women offer not only in the United States and in the industrialized nations around the world but also in emerging and developing economies.

Malawi's First Female President: A Quiet and Earth Shaking Victory

Dr. Joia Mukherjee | Posted 06.13.2012 | World
Dr. Joia Mukherjee

On April 7th, 2012, Vice President Joyce Banda was sworn in as the President of the country -- making her the first female president of Malawi, only the second on the continent.

Why People Are Terrified Of Successful Women

Forbes Woman | Posted 04.04.2012 | Women

Think. Who is the scariest woman you can conjure? Does she have snakes writhing from her head? Razor eyes and sharpened teeth? Or is she in practical ...

Leading Ladies

Charyn Harris | Posted 06.02.2012 | Los Angeles
Charyn Harris

There still is a stigma attached to women who have the desire to lead, but the more women we get to run, the easier it will become, because the stigma goes away.

How Much Is a Girl Worth? Transforming the Girl Scouts at 100

Davia Temin | Posted 05.12.2012 | Impact
Davia Temin

We are devoted to offering every girl in this country, regardless of her race, religion, demographic, orientation or ability to pay, a fun, positive, powerful experience that will open up a world of possibilities to her as she learns more about herself, and the role she wishes to play in life.