While many extraordinary female leaders are household names, this selection of incredible women are not as well known. Discover the incredible women who changed the world and are often forgotten. Originally on: Brightonsbm.com Get InPower Women blog posts in your inbox and receive The Woman Effect...
Gender Research
Research Says: Busting the Myth of Meritocracy
Study: Calling All White Men: Can Training Help Create Inclusive Workplaces? (Catalyst, 2012) Finding: Diversity programs for white male leaders can build more positive workplace cultures and build awareness around full inclusion. InPower Insight: Awareness matters. Taking the time to help...
Research Says: Women’s Ambition On the Decline
Study: Women's Ambition: A Surprising Report (Lesley Jane Seymour, MORE and Polling Company/Women Trend 2011) Finding: Women's ambitions towards career advancement is tied to on-the-job flexibility, while women search for balance. InPower Insight: Women's top priority at work is flexibility, which...
Research Says: Break The Rules That Hold Female Leaders Back
Study: Break Your Own Rules: How to Change the Patterns of Thinking that Block Women's Paths to Power (Jill Flynn, kathryn Heath, Mary Davis Holts. Flynn Heath Holt Leadership 2011) Finding: Female leaders need to change their mindsets in at least 6 key areas in order to move forward in their...
4 Workplace Trends on the Horizon [Infographic]
There are some major changes in the forecast for the workplace. Over the next 10 years it is expected that the majority of baby-boomers will retire reducing the overall workforce numbers by 40%. Many job areas will suffer from this reduction, namely those jobs which rely heavily on workers with...
Research Says: Do Nice guys – and Gals – Really Finish last?
Study: Do Nice Guys- and Gals- Really Finish Last? The Joint Effects of Sex and Agreeableness on Income (Timothy A. Judge, Beth A. Livingston, Charlice Hurst. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 2011) Finding: Being too agreeable can have negative results on your income. InPower Insight:...
Research Wonders: Can Women Fix Capitalism with Centered Leadership?
Study: Profile of a Centered Leader (Joanna Barsh, Johanne Lavoie, McKinsey 2014) Finding: Successful and happy women leaders who love their work at the top have some common "centered leadership" characteristics that resonate with men, too. InPower Insight: Summary: Based on interviews with...
Leadership Styles Around The World
We usually publish women-in-business research on Mondays, but this infographic on management styles in different countries is so interesting we're going with it! If you've ever worked overseas it won't come as a suprise to you that even though similar in style, German managers are more...
Research Says: The Real Reason Women Get Fewer Patents and Trademarks
Study: The real reason women get fewer patents and trademarks than men do (The Washington Post: Business, 2012, Khazan) Finding: While the number of women receiving patents and trademarks has increased, the number actually commercialized is still low because women hold fewer design jobs. Note...
Research Says: The Man’s Way May Not Be the Best Way (at least not for professional women)
Study: The Myth of the Ideal Worker: Does Doing All The Right Things Really Get Women Ahead? (Nancy M. Carter and Christine Silva, Catalyst 2011) Finding: Closing the career advancement gap may require women to play by a different set of rules InPower Insight: Speaking up and owning your...