The discussions about women in leadership usually don't point the finger at sexism by men directly these days, and with good reason. This article from Kathryn helps us understand how today's sexist cultural trends are much more complex than it's "Mad Men" stereotype. We can't just blame the men...
Across Generations
How to Attract an Executive Career Sponsor
Research continues to show us that mentorship is not enough to help women get into senior executive leadership in significant percentages. What the research says is that in addition to cultivating mentors to help them “learn the ropes,” the folks that leapfrog their peers into the executive ranks...
Advice to Millennials in the Workforce: Stay Motivated
Do you remember how tough it was to enter the workforce? Yeah, tough! We love this advice co-created by our newest blogger, Sheila Berry, Founder at Living Vicky and her social media intern, Danielle. It's directed at the newest stars in our employee pool, millennials in the workforce, and it's...
Who Inspires You?
Last weekend, I did it. I pushed the last little birdie out of the nest. It’s not like he was resisting or anything, and this week he’s learning to fly all on his own. Our last 2 days together while I drove him to Virginia Tech was very special time. He and I have grown closer during these last...
The Biggest Gen Y and Gender Myths and Why Your Company Should Care
I recently published my Harvard study in Harvard Business Review: Busting Gen Y & Gender Myths and Why Your Company Should Care unleashing new research on the work-life aspirations of elite Gen Y women and men. Surveying a group of Harvard and MIT MBAs, I found that they hold more traditional...