In the popular CBS-TV show, “All Rise,” Lola Carmichael, a Black judge who is newly appointed to the bench, fights for justice with her female-led, diverse and inclusive team. They all wear gorgeous outfits and tend to their complicated and fulfilling personal lives outside the courtroom. They share wisdom, prevail at work, network, laugh; they are all perceived as powerful.
Read MoreOne of the most intriguing questions I ask in speeches and training is “When did you know you had the power TO _____?”
Read MoreThe cultural power shifts of the last month as a result of women speaking out and telling their truths in all forms of workplaces—from acting to politics, media and comedyto tech—make this a perfect time to imagine a Powertopia. For real.
Read More“You like me, you really, really like me,” Sally Fields oozed with euphoria in her 1984 Oscars acceptance speech for best actress for her role in “Places in the Heart.”
Read MoreYes, there is the Pink Power Ranger and also the Yellow Power Ranger. They are the fearless female fighters for good of that iconoclastic fantasy group, The Power Rangers. They are all globally beloved, stemming from the massively popular 1990s TV show still playing in reruns.
Read MoreIowa leaders are proud of their track record of hiring and promoting women in the gaming/casino industry. Women hold more leadership positions in this industry than most other industries.
Read MoreI recently keynoted a conference of 200 of the most powerful women lawyers and judges in the country. Not one of them raised her hand when I asked who rated herself a perfect “10” on a 1-to-10 continuum of feeling comfortable with power—with one being “I don’t like or feel comfortable about power” and 10 being “I love it.”
Read MoreHowever you measure leadership and in what field or discipline, a distinct women leadership gap exists in this country and around the world.
Read MoreThere she is: the woman who oozes self-confidence in every meeting, presentation and work event. Her confidence is evident in the way she talks, walks, even stands or sits. But she may be an anomaly as new research shows the difference between the genders in the workplace is not competence, but confidence. And women have less of it.
Read MoreGoals can backfire on you if you set them too high early on in your career. Disappointment in not reaching them as planned can cause inertia. A better approach may be to adjust your time frame and expectations as needed.
Read MoreIn order to succeed as a woman leader, it matters where you are and what you do and– unfortunately– apparently also what you weigh as a female in the workplace.
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