In June, GM is poised to join the rarefied ranks of a small but growing group of companies: those in which women hold more than half of the board seats. After two of GM’s male directors retire, six female directors will remain on the board—including Mary Barra, the chair of the board and CEO of […]
Board Inclusion Is Now a Business Imperative
A key reason why there are still so few women on corporate boards comes down to old ways of thinking. Prioritizing inclusion and diversity has traditionally been considered a “nice thing to do” rather than a true business imperative. As a result, we regularly hear disappointing news like the recent report on 2018 Gender Diversity Index, which found […]
What Women Can Do to Land a Board Seat
The phrase “women and corporate boards” has become synonymous with “slow progress.” It’s true that more women are being appointed to board seats than in the past, and also true that a growing number of organizations are starting to call for balanced leadership thinking around the table to better reflect the needs of the changing marketplace. […]
Are Women Natural Born Leaders?
This week, I’m on the road preparing to give a keynote speech at the tech symposium in Atlanta. My speech topic focuses on women taking the lead in a new and needed leadership model, which requires joining with and inviting men to co-create a balanced and united voice of leadership. I will be asking the audience […]
Mentoring Movement Needed, But Won’t Work Unless Men Feel Invited
In the wake of their recent survey that revealed men are more hesitant to mentor women since the #MeToo dialogue started last fall, Lean In has launched a new initiative for men to mentor women. Called #MentorHer, this important program adds another welcome push on men to do their part in making workplace gender inequities […]
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