The Leadership Bubble: Why We Surround Ourselves With Similar People – And Why It’s a Problem
According to science, the first things our brains notice about a person are their race and gender. Not because we’re bad people, but because our brains have evolved to put things in categories for survival. Similarity comforts us; difference can feel uncertain....The Power of Trying Something New: What Writing Fiction is Teaching Me About Myself
A few weeks ago, I did something that felt both thrilling and terrifying: I sat down to write fiction for the first time. For most of my career, I’ve been firmly rooted in nonfiction. I’ve written books, articles, newsletters, and research-based thought leadership. My...
Political savvy is the subtle yet essential skill that all ambitious women need to master
Perhaps you’ve been recognized as a top performer. You think you are well on your way to getting a promotion. There’s a new opportunity to move up. It would mean more compensation and more responsibility, and you’re ready for it. You apply for the position. You know...
Women need a wife not a husband
It may be hard to fathom, but a few decades ago it was common for a women’s college education to be referred to as an MRS degree. Sure, the goal was to further education, but meeting the ‘right’ guy and getting married was also a goal. Marriage was a priority for...
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