“Didn’t I Just Say That?” What Does it Take for Women’s Voices to be Heard at Work?

Posted by on Feb 9, 2015 in Blog, Women in the Workplace | 0 comments Have you had this experience? You share an idea during a meeting and there’s no response; the discussion just moves on without anyone taking note. But a few minutes later, one of your male co-workers shares the very same idea and everyone jumps on it and starts discussing the brilliant idea. As you look around the table in confusion and disbelief, you ask yourself, “Didn’t I just say...
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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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Women Bullying and Sabotaging Other Women In the Workplace: Why Does It Happen and What Should We Do About It?

Posted by on Aug 30, 2013 in Blog, Women in Leadership, Women in the Workplace | 0 comments Although we would like to believe that having more women in the workplace and in leadership positions will lead to a kinder, gentler environment, the reality is that woman-on-woman harassment is on the rise. According to a 2010 survey by Workplace Bullying Institute, female bullies more frequently engaged in under-the-radar behaviors such as sabotage and abuse of authority while more men than women engaged in the easier to observe verbal abuse.
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