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Talking 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?…
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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…
Read MoreThe 25 Best Leadership Websites You Need to Check Out This Year
YWomen selected one of the best leadership websites There are hundreds of leadership websites on the internet claiming to offer the best information for business leaders who want to develop better management practices. However, not all of these sites are created equal. The key to learning how to be a good leader or establish a successful business…
Read MoreHow To Engage Men In Women’s Leadership Issues – Part 2
What can men do in the short term and long term to champion women? #MenasAllies (Part 1 in this series can be read here). According to Mercer’s When Women Thrive report, only 39 percent of middle management and 38 percent of male employees are engaged in company diversity and inclusion initiatives. While some people will say nearly 40…
Read MoreEngaging Men in Women’s Leadership and Advancement
To bring systemic change, bring the men onboard, IWLC speaker says Jeffery Halter spoke at the Iowa Women Lead Change – Central Iowa Conference in Des Moines earlier this month. He headlined a breakout session for men on how to be allies and advocates and gave the afternoon keynote, “Why Women – The Leadership Imperative…
Read MoreCalifornia legislators and large companies take the lead to add female directors
Women Slowly, Steadily Take Seats on Boards of Directors On October 1, 2018, California became the first state to require publicly traded companies to include women on their boards. Will, your company wait for the inevitable or move forward and be seen as a leader for gender equity? I was recently interviewed by Kathy Gurchiek…
Read MoreWhy Do We Need to Engage Men In Women’s Leadership Issues? Part 1
Why Men? Women’s issues are societal issues and organization issues. Without men understanding the issues (the experiences women are having in the workplace), being involved in the discussions and actively involved in changing organizational culture then women’s advancement will remain stuck. Jeffery Tobias Halter, president of YWomen, recently spoke with Dr. Patti Fletcher, Leadership Futurist & Solution…
Read MoreMiss America Organization Board of Trustees Announces Six New Trustees
External and internal expertise come together to advance Organization’s mission and vision For immediate release Atlantic City, New Jersey August 27, 2018 The Miss America Organization Board of Trustees today is pleased to announce the addition of six talented individuals who broaden the expertise and experience of the board in order to advance the mission…
Read MoreAtlanta and Company Interview
In advance of my ‘Why Women: The Leadership Imperative to Advance Women and Engage Men’ keynote at the Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC) POP Marketplace Conference, Roz Lewis, President and CEO of GWBC and I were interviewed on Atlanta & Company about the upcoming conference, gender equity at work and male allies and advocates. Here’s a link…
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