Coaching is Key to The Economic Recovery For Women By Rebecca Henderson This year’s World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos was an important gathering for leaders in light of numerous crises facing the global community. Among the many urgent issues receiving attention include how the labor market can support faster economic recovery for working women, who were disproportionately affected…
3 Lessons For CEOs & Founders Needing a Creative Breakthrough By Kathy Caprino According to recent data and research, creativity has been ranked as a top skill for business success today. In a 2020 World Economic Forum “Future of Jobs Report,” creativity was rated highly as an important emerging skill across numerous countries. But very often, seasoned CEOs and leaders can rely too…
Here’s When to Say ‘No’ at Work By Kathryn Vasel You’ve just volunteered to help show a new colleague the ropes. But now you’re trying to figure out when you can actually make the time to fit it all in. This happens a lot — especially to women. Managers often ask for volunteers or in some cases, assign workers to…
All-Female Judicial Officer Team Talk Law Career Journeys By Alyssa Barajas Henry County’s three judges — all women — have a variety of stories to tell. Two of them — Henry County Common Pleas Judge Amy Rosebrook and Napoleon Municipal Court Judge Elizabeth Schuller — recently were sworn in while a third, Henry County Domestic Relations/Juvenile Judge Denise Herman McColley…
Boosting Women’s Participation in STEM By Jim Williams It’s called the STEM gap; far more men than women in science, technology, engineering, and math. A fun competition in Chicago for girls aims to change that. CBS 2’s Jim Williams talked to one college senior who was so inspired a few years ago, that she changed her career path. Four years…
U.S. Air Force & RJAF Female Aviators Partner in Excellence By Capt. Monique Roux, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) The U.S. and Royal Jordanian Air Forces are partnering to celebrate women in aviation. This partnership, launched in September 2021 between the U.S. Air Force and RJAF, focuses on empowering women in aviation as a way to cultivate and strengthen…
This Flex Exec Helps Women Find Their Voice By Meredith Somers A 2021 women’s leadership study from LeanIn.org and McKinsey & Co. found that American women held 41% of corporate management positions, and women continue to fight underrepresentation when it comes to board positions and CEO roles. They also face gender bias, harassment, and opposition to their management styles. Here’s…
The Importance Of Mentorship For Women In Financial Services By Laurie Winger The lack of female leadership across the financial services industry underscores room for growth. For reference, a September 2021 study by McKinsey found that just 24% of C-suite-level executives are women, while women make up almost half of the U.S. workforce according to Zippia. At CUNA Mutual Group,…
Helping Immigrant Women With Career Opportunities By CBC Communications I am a human first and I like to connect with other people on a deeper level. I believe I am kind, blessed, and a go-getter who follows her dreams. My name is Sangeeta Sharma and I am the president of NIWE Academy and a mother of two blessed kids. I…
Crocs’ Lori Foglia on Leading With Levity By Shoshy Ciment Lori Foglia joined Crocs in October as the company’s chief product and merchandising officer. She came from L Brands, where she most recently served as the company’s EVP and global general merchandise manager. Here, she discusses the importance of finding fun in work, forming relationships, and how she learned to…
