by Bonnie Marcus | Mar 11, 2024 | ambition, Badass Women, Interviews, life lessons
When Maria Konnikova originally approached Erik Seidel, world champion and Poker Hall of Fame inductee, to be her mentor, she had never played poker. With a PhD in psychology, Konnikova’s primary interest in poker was to learn about human behavior. The New York Times...
by Bonnie Marcus | Mar 8, 2024 | Ageism, Gendered Ageism, life lessons
As we approach 50 and beyond, with the blessing of longevity and good health, poet Mary Oliver‘s famous quote, “What Do You Plan to do with Your One Wild and Precious Life?”, becomes even more poignant. Many women in this demographic spend time travelling,...
by Bonnie Marcus | Mar 4, 2024 | leadership, life lessons, Women Empowerment
The grandmother elephant is the matriarch of the all-female herd in the Savanna desert. With the full support and respect of the herd, she provides leadership from the ancient wisdom and experience passed down from her elders. She negotiates, discusses, and...
by Bonnie Marcus | Feb 26, 2024 | ambition, Badass Women, leadership, life lessons, Women Empowerment
You’re the only woman at the poker table. The attention turns to you to make your next move. At that moment you ask yourself, ‘What’s my next play?’ ‘How aggressive should I be?’ ‘What am I willing to risk?’ Jennifer Shahade, two-time Global Poker award winner and...
by Bonnie Marcus | Jan 12, 2024 | Badass Women, Gendered Ageism, Women Empowerment, Women in the Workplace
Katie Couric, an award-winning journalist, podcaster, documentary filmmaker, and best-selling author, who promoted gender equality in the workplace before it was popular, defines a badass woman as someone who “stands up for herself, is confident, and is not afraid to...
by Bonnie Marcus | Dec 27, 2023 | Gender Bias, life balance, Women in the Workplace
Burn out is real and getting worse especially for women. Harvard Business Review cites gender inequities, that include being “less likely to be promoted than men yet more likely to head single-parent families and take on unpaid labor,” for the reasons women experience...
by Bonnie Marcus | Dec 20, 2023 | leadership, life lessons, Success
The debate continues whether or not poker is a game of skill or luck. Yet, unlike other forms of gambling that rely solely on luck, poker requires skill to win. This competitive game, when taught to women and girls, inspires confidence, teaches discipline and strategy...
by Bonnie Marcus | Dec 5, 2023 | Ageism, Diversity and Inclusion, Women in the Workplace
The combination of a low birth rate and increase in longevity is changing the demographics of the workforce. The workforce is aging. This reality, in combination with a global talent shortage, is forcing companies to expand their talent search beyond the traditional...
by Bonnie Marcus | Dec 1, 2023 | Diversity and Inclusion, Gender Bias, gender diversity
Children’s ambitions, interests, and skills are shaped very early on by the media they consume, their choice of toys, and how they play. When these early experiences reinforce gender stereotypes and roles, it has a profound influence on their confidence, sense of...
by Bonnie Marcus | Nov 29, 2023 | Badass Women, Entrepreneurs, marketing, Success, Women in Business
The current success rate for new businesses is around 10% to 20% over the long term. In 2023, in the United States, 42% of all businesses are owned by women. These businesses have grown by 16.7% between 2012 and 2019 compared to male-owned businesses which grew 5.2%...
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