Strategy+Business offered me the opportunity to write a major article, reflecting on what I’ve witnessed and learned in 30 years observing and working with women leaders and what I see going forward.
In February of this year I learned that I had earned the #18 spot on the 2019 list of Top 30 Global Gurus (2020 update: I’m #6!) in the Leadership category. What an honor! What is Global Gurus? Global Gurus is a research organization that selects remarkable leaders who make an impact. In their judging, … Read more
You’re welcome to use this free discussion guide for How Women Rise in your organization or book group. Which habits or behaviors described in the book do you believe apply to you? How did reading about them strengthen your awareness of how they affect you? What experiences in your life or work may have shaped … Read more
Female professionals looking to their next promotion or job should identify the self-limiting behaviors that may stand in the way.
This year’s three best business books on leadership are fresh, persuasive, and arresting. Rooted in experience and rigorous data, new work by Sam Walker, Chris Fussell and Susan David supports a timeless and intuitive truth: that excellence is defined by the human values of flexibility, humility, and the courage.
Constitutional and administrative law professor Cass Sunstein believes that with a little intervention, we can all have the freedom to choose wisely. Over the years he has brought his insights of behavioral science into the realms of law, public policy, and regulation.
In the fall of 2017, twenty senior women gathered for a weekend retreat in Manhattan to discuss their upcoming career transitions. Several had worked for the government, others were from the private sector. All had just retired or were planning to do so. Eager to put their lifetime of skills to work, they had come together for a program called Mission: Getting to Next (MGTN).
This year’s best business books help to answer the question, “Is leadership an art or science?” While more studies and data improve our understanding of leaders and leadership, has it improved leadership quality? These three books offer answers to these questions and provide insights that are relevant to our everyday lives.
According to a survey featured recently in the Financial Times, women view workplace culture as the chief impediment to their careers. What does this mean and what can companies do in response? How do values, motivation and reward factor in?
Computer scientist, mechanical engineer, and biophysicist Hugh Herr and his team create superior prosthetics that respond to subtle neural commands. A double amputee himself, Herr benefits from the improved functionality and fit while improving the lives and outlook of others around the world.