A new analysis from the National Women’s Law Center revealed that a shocking number of women—865,000—dropped out of the labor force between August and September this year. Just a few weeks prior to last week’s announcement, McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org released the annual Women in the Workplace study of 317 companies representing over 12 million employees. […]
In Honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Who Helped Redefine Gender Equality
When Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg passed away last week, it was an incredible loss to the nation that she served. This shy woman with a soft voice was a force of nature who brought a powerful combination of dignity, intelligence, and conviction to the courtroom that allowed her to leave an indelible mark […]
To Honor 100 Years of Women’s Voting Rights: Exercise Yours
This week we celebrate a century of women’s voting rights, as we hit the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. It’s hard to believe that it was only 100 years ago—in August 2020—that society finally achieved this historical landmark that gave women the right to vote. It’s important to note that it would […]
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 […]