by Jennifer V. Miller | Women
Today’s guest author is Jennifer V. Miller, a leadership development consultant and writer whose digital training materials help business professionals better lead themselves and others. She writes for The Huffington Post, SmartBlog on Leadership and her own award-winning site, The People Equation, which she founded in 2009. #3 in an 8-part series.
I recently read an article in the Huffington Post with the headline, It Turns Out Google Doodles Are Kinda Sexist. After reading the article, which highlights research by a women’s advocacy group stating that 91 percent of the people featured in Google Doodles in 2013 were “unambiguously white men,” I was shocked. Not that I assiduously study the Doodles, but if asked, I wouldn’t have guessed the percentage was that high.
I am continually stunned by my naiveté. (more…)
by Jane Perdue | Women
Dear Sweet Zoe,
Today’s a special day—International Women’s Day. The theme this year is equality for women is progress for all, so I think it’s a good day to celebrate that women hold up half the sky.
Had you ever heard that old Chinese proverb before? To your Mum-mum, it’s a simple phrase that says so much. It beautifully illustrates how men and women work together—for the greater good; to feed, clothe, educate, and nurture their children; to protect the planet; and to bring balance, tolerance, respect, and love to everything they do. (more…)
by Dana Theus | Women
Today’s guest author is Dana Theus. Dana is a speaker, writer and CEO of InPower Consulting, reframing leadership to integrate the emotional intelligence lessons learned from studying women leaders. Theus is also a personal brand coach and founder of InPowerWomen.com. Follow her on Twitter at @DanaTheus and on LinkedIn. #2 in an 8-part series.
One of the joys of my career has always been helping individuals and groups develop compelling, meaningful and guiding visions – the kind of visions that pull them excitedly into their future.
Most of the corporate visioning work I’ve done with executive teams has not included many women. No big surprise there, given that women are still struggling to penetrate the executive ranks. As a result, it wasn’t until recently, working with women-owned businesses and senior women leaders, that I’ve had the privilege of experiencing how women envision the future differently than men. In the process, I was relieved to discover that – as a woman – I am not alone in having an expansive, positive and exciting vision of things are headed. (more…)
by Jane Perdue | Character, Women
Seven businesswomen were onstage—all participating in a panel discussion for working women about being successful. The moderator’s first question was Please tell us your secrets for successfully managing work/life balance.
OMG…what a cringe-worthy way to start the evening.
I believe work/life balance to be a 21st century fairytale about unobtainable perfection. One that drains self-confidence, particularly women’s.
From my perspective, the best we can hope for over time is equilibrium between our professional and personal activities—our lives aren’t like ingredients that can be doled out in precisely measured segments at specified times. (more…)
by Dr. Ellen Weber | Diversity & Inclusion, Women
Today’s guest author is Ellen Weber, author, lecturer, columnist and Director, MITA International Brain Based Center. Ellen is recognized globally for her brain-compatible communicating, learning and assessment renewal work. MITA’s leadership approach facilitates brain-based strategies to raise motivation and achievement for innovative growth. Leaders and learners use parts of the brain never before used to achieve innovation never before achieved. You can connect with Ellen via Twitter where you’ll find her as @ellenfweber. #1 in an 8-part series.
If equity’s a mere matter of view …
… then what’s your perspective? Mine’s changed recently.
A few years ago I spoke to leaders in England on inequity from a mental perspective – and thought I’d offered a whole raft of brain tips to raise awareness for diversity at work. It turns out I left out the most pivotal piece. Let me back up to show you my omission, and its power for potential profit within a wider arena.
After my London conference, a dear friend – who’d moved to London after we completed PhDs together in British Columbia, invited me to a movie and dinner to catch up. This close buddy who now heads up a music department at a major research university, happens to be African American. Why’s that significant in this case? (more…)
by Joyce Roche | Women
One piece of recent news, a new report out by Pew Research, brought to national attention the fact that it’s more important than ever for today’s working women to be in jobs where they can excel and progress into higher-paying positions.
The study found that a record 40% of all households with children under 18 include mothers who are either the sole provider or the primary source of income for the family. This was based on analysis of the most recent data collected by the US Census Bureau. (more…)
