What Are the Critical Concepts of Personal Finance that Women Must Know?

Posted by on Jul 28, 2014 in Blog, Values and Core Beliefs | 0 comments A 2013 Merrill Lynch study found that 72% of women say they know less than the average investor about investing in general and women responding to a Prudential survey reported feeling no more prepared to make wise financial decisions today than they did a decade ago. They also report no improvement in their understanding of financial and insurance products. This is particularly disconcerting...
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What is the Relationship Today Between Feminism and Women’s Leadership?

Posted by on Jun 30, 2014 in Blog, Women in Leadership, Women in the Workplace | 0 comments For the July Women’s Leadership Roundtable, there will be a discussion based on Debora L. Spar’s book, Wonder Women: Sex, Power, and the Quest for Perfection, described as a refreshing and engaging reevaluation of the challenges facing women and feminism in contemporary America, led by guest facilitator, Dr. Barbara Flood, PhD. Dr. Flood suggests reading the book prior to the discussion, but...
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What is the Secret to Self-Confidence for Women?

Posted by on Jun 2, 2014 in Blog, Values and Core Beliefs, Women in Leadership, Women in the Workplace | 0 comments As we’ve discovered, one of the key barriers to success that women face, comes from within. In “The Confidence Gap,” recently published in The Atlantic, authors Katty Kay and Claire Shipman discuss the reasons why despite substantial gains in education and growth in the ranks of middle management, women continue to be under-represented at the highest levels. They identify the...
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Barriers and Biases That Hold Women Back: What Are They and What Can We Do About Them?

Posted by on Apr 30, 2014 in Blog, Leadership, Women in Leadership | 0 comments Despite all the effort and attention dedicated to it, women’s representation in Fortune 500 leadership positions has stagnated in recent years. The percentage of women holding executive officer positions in Fortune 500 companies grew from 13.5% in 2009 to just 14.6% in 2013.(1) Women CEOs lead only 4% of the companies on the 2013 Fortune 500 list. In the September 2013 Harvard Business...
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What Can We Do To Make Sure We Are Living Our Values?

Posted by on Apr 1, 2014 in Blog, Values and Core Beliefs | 0 comments Values are the core beliefs and philosophies we have about what is important in life. We develop our principles and standards of behavior based on our values and they serve as a compass, helping us weigh our choices and make effective decisions. Our values are integral to who we are as individuals and how we relate to others. They are an important part of how we see the world and potent...
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Making the Most of Conflict: A Key Component of Leadership Effectiveness

Posted by on Mar 3, 2014 in Blog, Leadership | 0 comments If you are afraid of conflict and would prefer to avoid it, you’re not alone. The word “conflict” tends to evoke negative associations from people and yet, conflict is a normal and natural part of any workplace or situation where people interact with one another to accomplish individual and organizational goals. According to a survey by the American Management Association, managers...
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