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Womens Leadership

Young Women Don't Think They Want to Run

Kate Farrar | Posted 05.01.2013 | College
Kate Farrar

Women make up only 18.3 percent of Congress, ranking us 77th in the world for gender representation in politics. And that's not going to improve unless we take a hard look at why even today's young women demonstrate a political ambition gap.

Nonprofit Leadership: 5 Tips I Learned from 5 Nonprofits

Shar McBee | Posted 04.29.2013 | Impact
Shar McBee

Small ways of reorganizing our thinking can make an enormous difference. The more organized our thoughts are, the more confident we will feel and the more competent we will be perceived to be.

Women's Collaborative Leadership: Learning to Excel in the Workplace

Kay Koplovitz | Posted 04.24.2013 | Business
Kay Koplovitz

Unfortunately, even though the business leadership climate may be swaying toward a more collaborative atmosphere, there are those who wonder if collaboration is a sign of weakness.

Moving From Conversation to Action

Rebecca Shambaugh | Posted 04.24.2013 | Business
Rebecca Shambaugh

If we want to make real progress in advancing women, we are going to have to rethink the methods we've been using. Why? Because the evidence clearly shows that these traditional approaches simply aren't working.

Lean On (Each Other)

Erin Ganju | Posted 04.24.2013 | Impact
Erin Ganju

2013-04-23-theraiseforwomenchallenge300x60.jpgIn societies such as sub-Saharan Africa where women are struggling to access their most basic right, education, a different type of "Lean In" circle is surfacing -- a camaraderie that does not play out in boardrooms, but rather in school rooms.

My Unusual Path to the C-suite

Kay Krill | Posted 04.15.2013 | Impact
Kay Krill

Women need to support one another, learn from others' experiences and advice, and empower each other to achieve our goals.

The Question We Should Be Asking When It Comes To Female Leadership

Nina Bahadur | Posted 04.17.2013 | Women
Nina Bahadur

I don't buy into a "biological difference" that cannot be scientifically proven. But how could I reconcile my perspective with the mounds of research indicating that women do in fact lead differently?

Supreme Court Hearings Show Power of Women's Leadership

Donna P. Hall | Posted 04.05.2013 | Women
Donna P. Hall

From Fox to CNN to NPR to "The Colbert Report," media coverage of the hearings highlighted the incisive questioning of Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan

The Real Reasons Women Are Not Advancing in Corporate America

Kathy Caprino | Posted 03.26.2013 | Business
Kathy Caprino

I've seen that there are five key blocks in the way of women advancing to the leadership ranks successfully. One of the most important factors is that organizations are not digging deep enough to uncover specifically how and why their organization isn't fostering women leaders successfully.

Truly Leaning In

Monique Svazlian, CPCC | Posted 03.22.2013 | Women
Monique Svazlian, CPCC

Sandberg has missed a huge opportunity by shifting blame on women and demanding they step up and play like the big boys. Here's a thought: instead of trying the same old strategies of acting like men, how about we try something radically different and start acting like women?

Lean In: The Spiritual Component of Women's Leadership

Tabby Biddle | Posted 05.19.2013 | Women
Tabby Biddle

In my opinion, feminine spirituality is a critical ingredient to the next step in women's leadership. In order for us to rise, we need to reconnect with our natural spiritual authority. But what does this look like?

Are Women "Leaning Back" or "Being Stung"? Why Aren't More Women Progressing in Business?

Adele Gulfo | Posted 05.15.2013 | Business
Adele Gulfo

I was recently struck by a new study released by Catalyst, titled "Good Intentions, Imperfect Execution? Women Get Fewer of the 'Hot Jobs' Needed to A...

Women and Men Advancing Gender Equality Together

Omega Institute | Posted 05.15.2013 | Healthy Living
Omega Institute

The kind of equality we are seeking is not just about making sure women get an equal piece of the pie, it's about creating a new, more complete pie -- together. True gender equality would expand the possibilities for both women and men, because we all suffer from rigid gender roles.

Fifty Shades of Pinstripes: A Guerilla Guide for Women Who Want to Win at Work

BJ Gallagher | Posted 05.13.2013 | Business
BJ Gallagher

As women continue to make inroads in the workplace they also experience many of the same age-old frustrations shared by millions of working women over the years. Here are the ten helpful insights and practical tips for women who want to win with men at work.

Leading with Distinction

Anna Maria Chavez | Posted 05.05.2013 | Impact
Anna Maria Chavez

At just 16 or 17 years of age, these young women have already done things that most adults could not conceive of and accomplished things few would have the courage to even try.

Investing in Women Advances the World: A Conversation with Melanne Verveer

Bobbi Silten | Posted 05.04.2013 | Impact
Bobbi Silten

Recently, I had the opportunity to ask her about progress being made to advance women's rights, the hallmarks of successful programs and what the business community can do to grow women's leadership and open more doors to opportunity.

What's the Secret to Her Success: Interview Annika Falkengren, CEO Sweden's SEB Bank

Natalia Brzezinski | Posted 05.02.2013 | Women
Natalia Brzezinski

Empowering women in business and leadership is critical to growth and prosperity. As one of Sweden's most powerful women, Annika Falkengren was the ideal person to ask: What are the elements necessary to create an ideal ecosystem for female leadership?

To-Be List for Aspiring Women Leaders

Angela Maiers | Posted 04.16.2013 | Women
Angela Maiers

I speak often to groups of aspiring young leaders. Typically, the question on their minds when I begin is "what do I need to DO to become a leader." I quickly aim to change their orientation from what they must DO to what they must BE.

From Skills and Strengths Development to a Bulls**t Barometer -- My Women's Leadership Wish List for 2013

Cari E. Guittard | Posted 04.13.2013 | Women
Cari E. Guittard

There is no shortage of conversation on topics pertaining to women's leadership... but at this point, is anyone really saying anything new?

The Next Evolutionary Step: The Power of Circle

Birute Regine | Posted 04.10.2013 | Women
Birute Regine

Circle is a place women can come home to themselves and feel the support of other women. In circle, women are not "empowered." Instead, they have an opportunity to remember their power and to discover that being an agent of change is not about doing it alone.

'Access to Internet Is Life,' Say Women Around the World

Jensine Larsen | Posted 03.17.2013 | Impact
Jensine Larsen

For women globally, the Internet has become a lifeline to information, opportunities and newfound power. New data in a report released this week, called "Women and the Web," reveals how we can bridge the digital divide for women and unlock a massive wave of human potential.

An Intimate Conversation with CNN Hero Somaly Mam

Angella Nazarian | Posted 03.11.2013 | Impact
Angella Nazarian

Universally recognized as a visionary for her courage, dignity, ingenuity and resilience, Somaly has been honored as one of Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People of 2009" and as a CNN Hero.

The Yin and Yang of Balanced Leadership

Rebecca Shambaugh | Posted 02.18.2013 | Business
Rebecca Shambaugh

It takes both men and women, working together in unison, to fully utilize the broad spectrum of gender intelligence and maintain a competitive advantage.

For Women Aspiring to Lead...Take a Second Look at Public Service

Cari E. Guittard | Posted 01.28.2013 | Women
Cari E. Guittard

Finding your passion and purpose is messy and so many of us we spend our lives doing what we think we're supposed to do, rather than finding out what we're meant to do

Marianne Williamson on the Next Arena for Transformation

Tara Sophia Mohr | Posted 01.05.2013 | Women
Tara Sophia Mohr

A few weeks ago, I sat down with one of my greatest teachers, best-selling author and spiritual teacher Marianne Williamson, to talk about women, politics and her upcoming, unprecedented event Sister Giant.