Will any of us see true gender equality in our lifetime? According to the 2020 Global Gender Gap Report, the unsettling answer is no and, not just for us, but for our children as well. The report examines the progress of 153 countries in the areas of economics,...
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How to Improve Workplace Diversity
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Diversity is good for business. A McKinsey research study of 366 public companies representing a variety of industries in Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom, and the United States made these two findings. Companies with the most racial and ethnic diversity are...
Self-Care for Virtual Leaders
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The current health crisis has upended our lives in so many ways. We may be working more hours than before or far fewer than we would like. At the same time, we must manage our family’s needs as we each experience anxiety, fear, anger, and sadness as we grieve the loss...
The Undesirable Qualities of Leaders and How to Fix Them
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Rise and Lead Mentoring Circle Conversations During the International Women’s Day (IWD) Celebration at Elsevier Recently, Elsevier invited me as a keynote speaker to share my signature talk on how to rise to leadership at their IWD celebration. IWD was celebrated...
Six Ways to Overcome Your Lack of Confidence and Speak Up
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"Confidence helps us to stand tall, take risks, think outside the box and helps us not to settle for less than we deserve." - Carol Sanker, "Confidence Factor for Women in Leadership". Most women lack confidence, especially more than men. Many factors contribute to...
6 Steps to Create Your Personal Leadership Development Plan
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Gender inequality is a worldwide epidemic. Women around the world are subjected to social and economic disparity, like the pay gap and the lack of women in positions of power where they can affect real change. We understand that there are many factors, including...