By: Katerina Sokou Could getting more women in the workforce be the key to a stronger and more stable global economy? Some leading thinkers, including at the International Monetary Fund, argue exactly that. “Growth is the lens through which we view the issue of female labor force participation, as...
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Are You Drowning in Unsolicited Advice?
By Victoria Pynchon In recent days, it’s been suggested to me (the generic woman) that I find a way to strengthen my voice(Executive Presence); jettison my womanly emotions in the workplace (don’t cry!); eliminate question marks and exclamation points from my email communications (??!!???); act...
Speaking a Truth that Hurts
Whether you are typically cautious or assertive when it comes to stating your opinions without being asked, it is likely you shy away from telling a friend, colleague or family member something that you fear could hurt. The feedback could be as simple as letting a presenter know he has...
Blend, Don’t Balance Work and Life
We're big fans of work-life blending here at InPowerWomen.com because the concept of work-life balance assumes a steady state that few of us actually experience. Kathryn provides much needed perspective to help you give yourself a "guilt-ectomy" about blending what's most important in your life...
Myth #2: Women Can’t Get Investment Dollars (Part 1: How the Investor Side Works)
Some say you need money to make money. That’s not necessarily true. An entrepreneur creates a business out of an idea and a lot of time and effort. And last I checked, ideas and effort are free. Time is costly. And maybe material product, but that’s different. We have a perception that women can’t...
Embrace the Power of Choice
Feel stuck? Choose to become unstuck. Have you ever felt stuck in a job, with a daycare, or just in a bad situation? It's a sinking feeling when you feel like there's no way out. But we have good news! In this month’s Working Mom chat Dana and Lizzy will talk about how you always have a choice...
The [Right] Way to Make Waves at Work
Do you ever think you can't make change happen because you don't have the title and the authority? Think again and find inspiration in this chat with Emily and Patti - two changemakers of the first order! - InPower Editors Kindness may not be the first word we typically associate with the top...
How Do You Respond To Gender Discrimination & Bias?
What do you do in that moment where you see someone discriminating against you - or another woman? - Click To Tweet Sometimes you want to lash out at gender discrimination. Sometimes you're so flabbergasted you don't know what to say or do. Take some tips from InPowerWomen.com bloggers Dana Theus...
Women and the Non Profit Sector: A Drastic Need to Rewrite the Narrative
We think of women as the primary drivers behind the giving and charity sectors, but it's not necessarily so from a leadership point of view. Thanks to Kaitlin for reminding us that the women doing some of the most important work in the world should be celebrated. - InPower Editors By: Kaitlin...
Work + Child Care: Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way
Do you do what it takes? Of course you do. Here's some insight from Kathryn Sollmann into how one mom makes it work, and some good questions to ask yourself about what options you're opening up for yourself, no matter what it takes. - InPower Editors This is a shout-out to Christy Meares of...