Getting to the top of the business world is never easy -- especially not for women, who are subjected to various forms of gender discrimination, such as the wage gap and unequal opportunities for job offerings and promotions. However, the following women have proven that it is possible to be successful female leaders in business. Sheryl Sandberg Sheryl Sandberg majored in … [Read more...]
Women in Biz Round-up: 12 posts you’ll be glad you read
Every once in awhile, it's OK to do nothing but sip on a cup of coffee and read. But if you're like me, you have a habit of skipping the fiction, loading up on news, and skimming posts on Facebook and Twitter a little too thoroughly. Lately, I've been soaking up anything I can find on women in business (including posts here). I'll admit that this gets in the way of my … [Read more...]
IN ORDER TO LEAD WOMEN MUST “LEAN IN”?
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post about the glass escalator in which men ascend to leadership positions more rapidly than women in female-dominated occupations. Within it I cited 3 reasons for why this occurs: structural, societal, and personal. It is little surprise that Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s book titled Lean In has led to some lively debate. On the Sunday’s, … [Read more...]
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and the Challenges for Women in Business
In recent weeks, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg has been getting both positive and negative reviews of her book, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead. You can hear about the good and the bad by reading Connie Schultz's review of Sandberg's book on The Washington Post. Despite all of this conversation and debate about whether or not Sheryl Sandberg can truly be a role … [Read more...]
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg Shares 3 Big Tips to Build a Business
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg has played a part in growing two of the biggest brands and businesses in the world -- Google and Facebook. Recently, she sat down with Michal Lev-Ram of Fortune to discuss business growth. During the discussion, Sheryl shared her three tips to build a business: 1. Think big Sheryl explains that leaders like Mark Zuckerberg who have big and … [Read more...]
What Do 5 Top Women In Tech Have In Common?
Guest post by Kristen Brophy (learn more about Kristen at the end of this post). What Do 5 Top Women In Tech Have In Common? They are fierce and persistent pioneers. “Success in Silicon Valley, most would agree, is more merit driven than almost any other place in the world. It doesn’t matter how old you are, what sex you are, what politics you support or what color you … [Read more...]