Women Mentors

Who's on Your Personal Board of Advisors (PBA)?

Women & Co | Posted 05.21.2012

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Women & Co

My "PBA," the people I tap for counsel, have been instrumental in helping me prepare for each step of my career. Here are my tips for selecting the right mentors and building those relationships.

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Lady Gaga, Naso-Gastric Tubes, and My Commitment

Shannon Cutts | Posted 05.03.2012

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Shannon Cutts

I have tried so hard to keep quiet in the recent spate of news headlines targeting the use of feeding tubes for pre-wedding diets, Lady Gaga's controv...

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Are Post50 Women Too Fearful Of Mentoring?

Posted 12.26.2011

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LinkedIn surveyed more than 1,000 female professionals in the U.S. and 82 percent agreed that having a mentor is important. Fair enough. Yet, nearly 1...

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Do Women Prefer Male Mentors Over Other Women?

The Grindstone | Posted 12.10.2011

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“If a woman wants advice from someone who has been there, done that, then it pretty much has to be a man,” said Deborah Ellinger, president of Res...

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When Powerful Women in the World Unite!

Angela Haines | Posted 10.24.2011

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Angela Haines

A foremost objective of the global women's program is to "pay forward" or to encourage the women to empower other women in their countries upon their return.

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Talking With Iraqi Women: Overcoming Social Issues to Spur Economic Growth

Elinor Steele | Posted 05.25.2011

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Elinor Steele

Iraq has always been a Middle East pioneer for promoting women's rights. However, some men have become less open-minded to women-owned businesses. And that could set Iraq's economy back by decades.

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Talking With Iraq's Women: Big Dreams and Enormous Challenges

Elinor Steele | Posted 05.25.2011

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Elinor Steele

In my six years managing worldwide communications for Tupperware, I've met with businesswomen from around the globe. I've always been moved and motivated by these wonderful women.

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Spreading Inspiration: A Pledge for the Next Generation

Elinor Steele | Posted 11.17.2011

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Elinor Steele

Women everywhere are looking for connections, conversation and community. They want to be part of a cause greater than themselves, and inspire.

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