The mythology of motherhood in the workplace is that working mothers are distracted, less committed. That motherhood is where ambition goes to die. It’s an old argument and one that divides parents, networks and pits women with and without kids against each other.
But the myths are not true.
Read MoreCorporate leaders often misjudge the motivations of female employees, with the majority expecting that women in their 30s would leave a company to start a family, or because of their need for more flexibility. But new research shows that both men and women will leave a company because they want to be paid more.
Read MoreThere she is: the woman who oozes self-confidence in every meeting, presentation and work event. Her confidence is evident in the way she talks, walks, even stands or sits. But she may be an anomaly as new research shows the difference between the genders in the workplace is not competence, but confidence. And women have less of it.
Read MoreGoals can backfire on you if you set them too high early on in your career. Disappointment in not reaching them as planned can cause inertia. A better approach may be to adjust your time frame and expectations as needed.
Read MoreIn order to succeed as a woman leader, it matters where you are and what you do and– unfortunately– apparently also what you weigh as a female in the workplace.
Read MoreRead MoreGearing up for the Take The Lead Virtual Happy Hour Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 6:30-7:30p.m. with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, director of Women’s Heart Health at Lenox Hill Hospital, here is my recent keynote for an American Heart Association Go Red for Women Leadership Forum event in New York, which Take The Lead co-sponsored. Heart disease is insidious, and because women are less likely than men to be symptomatic, it’s critically important to know our risks and symptoms. Here’s the essence of my speech.
The top companies in the country where a woman may snag a promotion to the manager level and also be able to be on the board of directors may surprise you. The companies named by the National Association for Female Executives and Working Mother magazine are spread across many fields and disciplines and include tech, branding, cosmetics, research and more, according to a new list of the best 60 companies in the U.S. for executive women.
Read MoreCeline Dion, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson and Toni Braxton ruled the pop charts while “Forrest Gump” and “The Lion King,” drove movie ticket sales. It was 1994 and also the year the U.S. government declared the goal of awarding 5 percent of all contracts to small businesses owned by women.
Read MoreIn the time it takes for a child to move from prekindergarten to her college graduation—14 years—the planet will have achieved gender equity. That is the sincere hope and the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day at United Nations Women. “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step it Up For Gender Equality” urges all countries to embrace a future of equal pay, equal treatment and justice for all women and girls globally.
Read MoreHere’s the management truth many of us know too well: We’re promoted because of our track record as front line employees. Our job skills are strong, so they put us in charge of the work. That’s when we discover we need a whole different set of skills, because we’re not just managing work, we are leading people, a responsibility that is complicated and challenging, worrisome and wonderful – and rarely easy.
Read MoreWhenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light – Vera Nazarian
There’s nothing like a good book to educate, entertain or inspire you. Studies are proving time and time again that reading is beneficial for everything from improvement of memory to stress reduction. And for children, stories have the power to bring emotions to life, and help children understand their own feelings and those of others.
Read MoreMarch is Women’s History Month, so it is fitting that the month begins like a lioness and hopefully will stay as strong in recognition of women role models for the rest of the year. No bowing out like a lamb. Aiming to honor all those who have shaped our culture throughout history and those who are coming up in the world, we march into March applauding our sisters who are women leaders and role models in business and beyond.
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