Double standard for women in leadership is an age-old problem, but it turns out that it's not just a problem for leaders; it's a problem for all women in the workplace. Key Takeaways: Numerous Double Standards: The article highlights the plethora of double standards for women in the workplace,...
On December 3, 2012 I had the honor of speaking to a group of powerful women in Washington DC at a TEDx event, TEDxMassAveWomen. I’m very excited because I’ve long wanted to distill down what InPower Women's about, into a simple but powerful video, and this gave me that chance (video below)....
Study: Overcoming the Backlash Effect: Self- Monitoring and Women's Promotions (Olivia A. O'Neill, PhD and Charles O'Reilly, Stanford Graduate School of Business 2011) Finding: Learning to self-monitor your masculine and feminine leadership style characteristics, and evaluate the situations...
For women in leadership perspective is everything. Even though sometimes reading the day’s headlines or encountering the accidental sexist at the water-cooler can make you feel like women aren’t getting ahead in leadership, this little retrospective may give you hope that things for women in...
How to Stop Mean Girls in the Workplace (Harvard Business Review, 2009, Medina) Finding: Mean girls and workplace bullying are having detrimental affects on companies' productivity and bottom line. Note about The Woman Effect Research Index: This gender research study was performed by researchers...
Title: Women in the Executive Suite Equal Higher Profits Study: Women in the Executive Suite Correlate to High Profits (European Project on Equal Pay, Adler) Finding: Note about The Woman Effect Research Index: This study was performed by researchers not affiliated with InPower Women....
Study: Do Women Have What It Takes? (Northwestern University, 2011) Finding: More masculine qualities are thought to be the better qualities for leadership positions and business culture so men experience fewer barriers to career advancement. InPower Insight: Cultural trends may have touted men's...
Study: The Qualities that Distinguish Women Leaders (Greenburg, Caliper 2005) Finding: Women and women leaders abilities to share freely, collaborate, and build teamwork, distinguishes them as great leaders. InPower Insight: Include women leaders to bolster your company culture's risk management,...
Study The Language of Female Leadership (Judith Baxter, UK Economic and Social Research 2011) Finding: Women tend to take on apologetic language pattern styles in executive committee meetings. InPower Insight: Turn powerless language into powerful language and own your place in committee...
Title: Women In The US Military Have a Unique Profile Study: Women in the US Military: Growing Share, Distinctive Profile (Eileen Patten and Kim Parker, Pew Research Center 2011) Finding: While women in the military are similar to the men they serve with in many respects, they show a greater...
Gaining Power In Your Career: A Guide to Getting Promoted at Every Level
October 2024 Leadership Development Carnival
Breaking the Mold: Thriving as Women in the Workplace Built for Men
Unlocking Potential: How the Right Coach for Executives Can Transform Your Leadership Skil…
The Psychology of Goal-Setting Success
