I sat quietly, intending to simply observe, at a recent meeting for healthcare women executives and leaders. The discussion at hand was about mentoring emerging women leaders. One of the executives, when asked about what could be some of the challenges related to the topic, mentioned that in her opinion there were two: Those who were up there in leadership are already very … [Read more...]
Lessons Learned from the Former CEO of Pepsico – Indra Nooyi
Indra Nooyi, former CEO and Chairman of Pepsi, is an iconic role model and trailblazer. As the first woman of color and immigrant who rose to become the CEO of a Fortune 50 company, her success is extra-ordinary. I enjoyed every chapter and page in her book, ”My Life in Full, Work, Family and Our Future,” narrated in her distinctive voice. I also attended a virtual fireside … [Read more...]
Women Struggling to Find Tech Leadership Roles in Canada
Sponsored by Momentum Ventures: In Canada, the technology sector is booming. From Vancouver on the West coast and Toronto and Montreal in the East, startup culture is alive and well in the Great White North. Though Canada hasn’t had a major corporate technology breakthrough on the scale of Research In Motion in the last five to ten years, many small and medium sized … [Read more...]
4 Misconceptions about Women and Leadership in Business
Women executives have often been portrayed in movies as being fearless, fierce, but also alone. However, this--among many others--has always been a common misconception about women leaders running a company or business. Here are just some of the most common misconceptions about women and leadership and the truth behind them. 1. Having kids and raising them get in the way of … [Read more...]
50 Richest Self-Made Women in America 2015
Forbes has launched a new list that ranks people by wealth, and this one is dedicated to women who made their own money rather than inherited it or acquired it by some other means. The list of the 50 richest self-made women in America in 2015 includes entrepreneurs, corporate executives, designers, celebrities, and an author. The bar to get on this list was quite high. Women … [Read more...]
Self Confidence and the Female Entrepreneur
In Ireland, there is a strong, on-going government initiative to encourage entrepreneurship. In conjunction with the global recession of the past eight years or so, Ireland also experienced its own devastating banking crisis. During, and since this awful time, realization dawned that entrepreneurs are the backbone of our economy. Their strength, in the face of uncertainty, … [Read more...]
Inquiring Minds Want to Know About Board Evaluation
The Wall Street Journal reports approximately 19 percent of the largest public U.S. companies hired an outsider to evaluate their boards in 2013 — a 17 percent leap since 2010. Those numbers come from Spencer Stuart, an executive search firm. In five years, up to 35 percent of major companies could be putting "board doctors" to use. Financial and banking firms were some of … [Read more...]
Use LinkedIn Groups to Advance Your Expertise When Targeting a Board Seat
LinkedIn is the best social media site for professional conversations. LinkedIn Groups are communities of like-minded people who share a common interest. As someone who is a member of LinkedIn Groups and also manager of my own group, I have extensive experience from both sides of the fence. Here are a few etiquette tips when participating in LinkedIn Groups: Create … [Read more...]
5 Secrets to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile to Gain a Corporate Board Seat
Did you know your LinkedIn profile can help you get a corporate board seat? It can also ruin your chances of getting a corporate board seat! Follow the five secrets below so your LinkedIn profile helps rather than hurts you: 1. Tie Your Strengths to Accomplishments First prioritize your strengths in relationship to a board seat. Then, show progress over your career of how … [Read more...]
Building Momentum to Become a Public Company Board Member
Moving forward on your goal of becoming a public company board member requires a purposeful focus with dedicated time and effort. You can help shape your future with these four actions: 1. Separate Your Leadership Skills from the Crowd Think about what is hard to forget about you or your leadership experiences. Share this with others. 2. Develop Your Storyline Your … [Read more...]