50/50: Tiffany Shlain on Changing How We View Powerful Women Leaders

She sees the glass as half full.

Raised by “two feminist parents” who were intellectuals questioning how the world worked for men and women, Tiffany Shlain says she grew up to be positive about the role women play historically, currently and in the future.

ParityMichele WeldonMay 8, 2017equality, Michele Weldon, parity, partnerships, Women's LeadershipComment

Half and Half is Best: 50/50 Day, Take The Lead Aim For Global Gender Equity

“How do you think the world would change if there was more gender balance in politics? What about more gender balance in business leadership? Or in homes?”

EventMichele WeldonMay 4, 2017gender equality, Michele Weldon, Movement building, parity, partnershipsComment

No Tech? 3 Reasons To Shift Why Women Leaders Opt Out of Tech Jobs

It’s no secret that the tech industry is disproportionately male. In 2014, just 18 percent of Bachelor degrees in Computer Science were given to women, down from a high of 37 percent in 1984.

Teach Your Professors Well: Closing Gender Gap for Academics Leaning In To Help

The persistent gender gap in academia is not directly about pay—though that is there, too—or about tenure. It’s about helping out, or service to the university. And it all leads to an imbalance up the ladder. So what can you do about it?

ParityMichele WeldonMay 2, 2017Career, gender parity, Michele Weldon, university, women in the workplace, women leadersComment

Show Me The Money: Tips For Women Entrepreneurs During Small Biz Week

During Small Business Week we can salute women entrepreneurs and business owners in this country who have done more than a small favor for the economy overall.

What Can You Do In 100 Days to Improve Your Career Growth?

So your first 100 days at a new job in a new position will likely not land you as much scrutiny as the first 100 days in the Oval Office up this week for the chief executive officer of the United States.

I am So Moved: Do The "Best Places" Lists For Women In The Workplace Matter?

Of course Hawaii is the top of the list for best states for women to live and succeed, but it is not just about the sunshine, the amazing ocean views, the macadamia nuts and the fresh fruit.

Career successMichele WeldonApril 25, 2017Career, entrepreneurs, equality, Michele Weldon, parity, women in the workplaceComment

Pregnant While Working: Did Serena Do All Working Mothers a Favor Or Not?

The best tennis player in the world—male or female—and arguably the best athlete in the world, Serena Williams, is pregnant.

Can You Recover From A Kendall? Making A Comeback in Your Career Path

Unless for some reason you missed the Pepsi debacle and the role Kendall Jennerplayed in the major marketing mishap recently, let’s just say if you ever pull a Kendall in your career, you can recover.

Tools and TipsMichele WeldonApril 22, 2017Career, failure, Leadership, Michele Weldon, women in the workplaceComment

Be Nice: What “Feud” Teaches Women In The Workplace About Our Competitors

Few rivalries between successful female competitors were as fierce onscreen and off-screen as the spite fest between mid-20th century Hollywood divas Joan Crawford and Bette Davis.

Not Afraid to Ask: Coach, Mentor, Author Offers Tips For Women Entrepreneurs

“I speak into the listening.”

That is how Donna Smith Bellinger, author, coach, speaker, and business accelerator, succeeds in helping entrepreneurs—particularly women—increase their sales, networks and effectiveness.