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It’s Time For a Reframe. My 10 Takeaways from #NEWExeForum 2019
My 10 Takeaways from #NEWExeForum 2019 What did I take away from the Network of Executive Women Executive Forum 2019? Plenty! Recently, I attended my 10th #NEWExeForum. Aptly themed, Reframe. The Forum was an opportunity to focus on advancing women and moving the needle on gender equity in the workplace. Personally, this is one of…
Read MoreWomen’s Advancement in the Wake of #MeToo and #TimesUp
A conversation on gender and work – part two. Several years ago, I spoke with Julie Harris Walker for THE OTHER 50%! podcast. At that time, she framed her podcast as a place where ‘we talk to successful women in Hollywood and hear their stories. And sometimes we talk to a man.’ I was honored…
Read More5 Actions Leaders Can Take to Overcome Unconscious Gender Bias at Work
Men and women are having vastly different experiences at work. Full stop. Yet, many men question whether men and women do in fact face different experiences at work. If you don’t believe gender bias exists in the workplace, do this one test for a week: Listen and observe. In most meetings, women’s voices and ideas…
Read MoreDispelling Gender Money Myths
Do men really manage the majority of the wealth? What is the best way to empower women and couples to be more financially fit? Kathleen Burns Kingsbury interviews Jeffery Tobias Halter on his advocacy work with corporate male leaders aimed at improving gender parity. Notice how these two experts have different philosophies but share a…
Read MoreIs Your Viewpoint on Meritocracies Holding You Back? Remember to Share Your Accomplishments.
Self-Advocacy – 3 tips for talking with your boss. I was recently invited to write an article for the Leadercast Now blog to share insights and solutions for a leadership challenge. Selecting a topic was easy. During Q&A sessions, I’m often asked about meritocracy and why hard work alone isn’t enough to get promoted. As…
Read MoreThe male leaders committed to sponsoring women
Company leaders have a responsibility to lead. It’s not acceptable for 50 percent of the workforce to stop talking with the other 50 percent. It’s time a zero tolerance policy on bad behavior and empowering everyone to be their best selves at work. “There is no greater time for CEOs in this country to send…
Read MoreMy True Calling. A Podcast with Judy Hoberman.
Why Women. Why Encourage Men to Advocate for Women? Some people are very intentional and live their lives on purpose. Others are not as aware and struggle to find purpose. Many simply respond to whatever life throws at them and it may not be their true calling. Being clear about and connected to your purpose,…
Read MoreTalking About Women, Leadership And The Bottom-Line
A Podcast with Ron Comacho and Jeffery Halter Women represent half of the American workforce they represent 1/3 of company chief executives. So why is there a gender gap and why are we overlooking this vast reservoir of talent, leadership potential and the productivity that women bring to top positions and to boards of directors?…
Read MoreHow to Engage Men in Advancing Women
When Women Win podcast by Rana Nawas Earlier this month, I spoke with Rana Nawas, corporate veteran, writer and speaker, for her #WomenWomenWin podcast. I was honored to be the second man invited to be interviewed for her show. We had a wide-ranging discussion about the important role male allies and advocates play in advancing women…
Read MoreHow to Create an Integrated Women’s Leadership Strategy
MindaliaTV interview on gender equality and advancing women When Judy Hoberman invited me to join her and Angel Ribo for an interview on MindaliaTV, I said yes. For those who know Judy, you understand why. If you don’t follow her on Twitter (@SellingInASkirt) for insights on men and women sell, manage, recruit and supervise differently and tips on how both…
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