

Why Doesn’t Academic Success Lead to Career Success?
Women excel academically. We are currently earning almost 60% of college degrees, about 50% of doctorates, and roughly 45% of MBA’s. We are more prepared than ever to assume leadership roles in business. Yet just 4.2 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs are women. So...
A Heads Up About Keeping Your Head Down
I facilitated a workshop this past week for women executives from ADP at The Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard College. Before the workshop, a survey was sent out by The Athena Center in order to determine some of their barriers to advancement....
Are You Leaning In Or Hanging On?
Are you “leaning in” or hanging on? That’s the question addressed in this recent New York Times Article. According to the article, many women (and men) with children under 18 would much rather have flex time and/or work less hours than have the corner office and more...
Determining the Culture of Your Company Helps You Position Yourself for Success
Every organization has its own unique culture. This culture is usually created and maintained by those in power and those who seek to advance their careers need to understand its subtleties. Understanding how people are rewarded and recognized will give you a...
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