Leader's Edge Blog

Women in the Fortune 500

According to the latest research from Catalyst, despite women making up over 50% of management positions they still hold only 3% of CEO positions in the Fortune 500.  What's holding women back?

 

Women in US Business

Submitted by leadersedge on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 4:25pm.

Ever experience a similar situation?

Men and women in the workplace do sometimes receive different treatment when it comes to matters of family and home.  We thought this cartoon was a great example!  Have you ever experienced a similar situation?  

Submitted by leadersedge on Fri, 10/30/2009 - 10:16am.

Hillary Clinton: What is your reaction on her recent comments in Africa?

In a recent New York Times article, it was reported the Hillary Clinton made the statement, "My husband is not the Secretary of State, I am," in response to a student's question about a multi-billion dollar Chinese loan offer to Congo.

Much of the story can be found at New York Times.com, but here's a video of the actual moment in case you've not yet seen it.

Submitted by leadersedge on Thu, 08/20/2009 - 11:38am.

What does "Business Casual" really mean? Is "Business Casual" holding you back?

Submitted by Molly D. Shepard

There always seems to be a number of articles which discuss dress codes in the workplace – the most notable being the ever vague “business casual.” I can’t help but think that this just adds to the confusion for women who are attempting to demonstrate a leadership style, and who already struggle with having too few role models and too many choices. 

We know that it’s often difficult for women to establish their authority in companies dominated by men. Women have fewer opportunities to see female leaders in action and so it may often be unclear as to what leadership “looks like.”  Not to mention the complete overload of style choices…
 
Since women are still in the minority in leadership positions, we must remember that the way we look, act and dress at work is ‘under the microscope’ and requires careful thought.
 
Here are some tips for developing impact and presence through your appearance:
 

Submitted by leadersedge on Tue, 06/09/2009 - 11:30am.

Can the Silver Screen inspire leaders to be more courageous?

Submitted by Peter Dean, Ph.D.

Art often can give insight long before other mediums in society. Even reality seems to follow the silver screen sometimes – think Wall Street (1987) and some of the headliners of this past year…  
 

Submitted by leadersedge on Fri, 05/01/2009 - 3:22pm.

Authenticity

Authenticity is often perceived as a value for senior women. Navigating successfully in a male-dominated environment sometimes raises questions about whether one is acting in concert with her values. When this is a concern in the coaching I do with senior leaders, I work with the woman to build self-awareness by articulating her key values. At times, this exploration gets to issues around confidence and having the strength to bring her authentic self to work and to hold to her values even when a culture does not encourage this.

Submitted by leadersedge on Wed, 04/01/2009 - 10:47am.

Leadership During a Down Economy

During these tumultuous economic times, being a leader in an organization can be challenging.  Share some of your ideas on how to lead with sensitivity and conviction in today's workplace.

Submitted by leadersedge on Wed, 02/18/2009 - 5:47pm.

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Submitted by leadersedge on Wed, 02/04/2009 - 3:47pm.