Sentences with phrase «for women in leadership»

Klein discusses her involvement with the ABA and Women Rainmakers Board, the struggle for women in leadership roles, and how generational differences and technology are changing the path of female lawyers.

Gaining equitable representation and support for women in leadership positions in Australian schools remains a great challenge.

Up next: Nina Rees, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, on coalition building and keys to success for women in leadership.

UB president Satish Tripathi introduced the lieutenant governor, noting Hochul has been an advocate for women in leadership roles.

I sincerely applaud Women of the Vine & Spirits» efforts to help continue to connect and inspire women to pursue careers in the wine and spirits world by fostering networks and further advocating for women in leadership roles.»

If it weren't for women in leadership in my denomination (Lutheran), we'd have sunk a long time ago.

Newly released report also gives Chinese mainland high marks for women in leadership compared with A....

Moving to 8 percent over 11 years is still not something to brag about when it comes to expanding opportunities for women in leadership roles.

That meant instituting numeric targets for women in leadership, as well as for people of color, and tying executive compensation partly to meeting those metrics.

But Wambach is also making a point that other women have echoed, in a year of major achievements for women in leadership positions in professional sports: Eventually, they hope it will no longer be a big story when a female athlete, or a woman working in some other capacity in sports, reaches new heights.

Terrible Queen Jezebel of the Old Testament was a warning to women in my circles, the death knell for any woman in leadership, carrying the accusations and implications of female bitterness, manipulation, emasculation, power, idol - worshipping, hyper sexuality, layers upon layers of pet sins encapuslated in one woman's ancient story of Israel.

Not exact matches

Accenture has also worked on ways to get more women into senior leadership positions (they've changed the interview process so that candidates of both genders get to know more members in the executive ranks) and to retain them (implementing a one - year no - travel policy for employees who are new mothers and fathers).

In the book, Helgesen and Goldsmith seem to anticipate the obvious objection: That it can't possibly be good for society, or for women, if women adopt the so - called leadership habits that so many find objectionable.

From advancing women leaders through comprehensive leadership programs, to a stronger presence of women amongst managers and driving a leadership position in supporting employees with disabilities to ensure an inclusive workplace where all can contribute — P&G was a shining star for inclusion.

«The 30 % Club is really taking a business - based approach to this, and enlisting the business community itself to perform better in terms of getting women onto boards and in positions of leadership, really for its own self - interest,» Trenowden explains.

Gillian Thomas, senior staff attorney at American Civil Liberties Union Women's Rights Project, says that in order to create safer spaces for women, individuals in leadership positions must do a better job of setting a good exaWomen's Rights Project, says that in order to create safer spaces for women, individuals in leadership positions must do a better job of setting a good exawomen, individuals in leadership positions must do a better job of setting a good example.

This is partially because we require at least one woman in the interview pool for every leadership role at the company.

Aidis looked at data in five key categories: general business environment, accessibility of resources, women's rights and the prevalence of women in leadership roles, potential for high - growth female - owned businesses, and the entrepreneurship pipeline — the category Canada scored lowest in.

When picking leaders, for instance, managers learn to look beyond the male stereotype — a strong, take - charge authoritarian — and watch for behaviours that suggest leadership in women, such as effective information - gathering and collaboration skills.

The festival in turn funds the Red Ants Pants Foundation, which gives grants to develop leadership roles for women and to support rural communities and working family farms and ranches.

Representation of white women in leadership roles improved by 17 % over the nine year period, but for black, latino, and Asian men and women, percentages declined across the board, according to research by the nonprofit Ascend Foundation, an organization that advocates for Asians in business.

While the findings may look discouraging for advocates of more women in management and leadership positions, Srivastava says that «the takeaway should not be that having more women in management roles is unimportant or undesirable.»

Why does it take a full - blown crisis for organizations to bring in women to key leadership positions?

-- based leadership training firm Lead by Design knows a woman in her 50s with a master's degree in IT sciences who recently interviewed for a tech position.

In 2010 she was the recipient of the company's most prestigious award for her inclusive leadership practices, and has been recognized by the Women's Business Leadership Network and the Hispanic Operators Association, as well as Latina Style Magazine.

We need women in leadership roles for many different reasons, but they shouldn't be held back from running the show in the workplace because they can not afford to have someone run the show at home.

We realised that there needs to be a major change in the way the system, the work culture and the mindsets of people function and above all it is of utmost importance for women professionals to believe that they can reach the top leadership positions.

Low levels of female employment and leadership in tech should signal alarm bells, and not just for women.

«One of the things that I think is remarkable about black women is that even with all of the headwinds that we face in terms of advancing ourselves, there is this incredible appetite for learning and preparing ourselves for leadership,» says Susan Reid, Morgan Stanley's global head of diversity and inclusion.

In reviews, talk openly about gender stereotypes and make sure women are always considered for leadership positions and personal development opportunities, and recognized for their contributions.

In a much - discussed blog post, co-founder and chief creative officer Evan Sharp recently detailed the company's plan, which includes mandating that at least one woman and one person from an underrepresented background be interviewed for every leadership position.

The discussion touched on all the usual culprits for the underrepresentation of women in tech industry leadership roles: discrimination in the workplace, the «pipeline problem» of too few girls studying math and science, the difficulty of balancing motherhood with the demands of a startup.

She is a JD / MBA 2015 candidate and recipient of the 2014 Torkin Manes and Women's Law Association of Ontario Trailblazer Award for leadership in business and the law.

For one, there's a business case behind it: The fact is, no matter the industry, no matter what country, the more women you have in leadership, the better the returns, and the profitability of a company.

«Throughout my 14 years working in television, I have never experienced a more positive and thoughtful atmosphere than FOX News Channel, thanks to the strong leadership of [FOX News Chairman & CEO] Roger Ailes, who has created the best working environment a woman and mother could ask for.

I spoke to three successful CEO moms about what drew them to leadership; their parenting and business challenges; and their advice for the hundreds of thousands of women who are likely to start new businesses in 2014.

A classic work on leadership for business men and women, government leaders and all persons in positions of authority.

Their mission is to further dynamic leadership, leverage global access and maximize opportunities for women to exert their influence in Canada and around the world.

One tangible result of this leadership shift in philanthropy has been more attention and more money for gender equity and women's empowerment issues in recent years.

As president and CEO of Catalyst, an organization committed to expanding opportunities for women and business worldwide, I'm often asked why there are still so few women in senior leadership roles — like Meg Whitman, president and CEO of Hewlett Packard — and what forward - thinking men and women can do about it.

WBENC's 2010 Women's Business Enterprise Stars were recognized at WBENC's Summit & Salute to Women's Business Enterprises for leadership in their respective local business communities, inspiration to other women business owners, and active roles at the helm of successful certified busineWomen's Business Enterprise Stars were recognized at WBENC's Summit & Salute to Women's Business Enterprises for leadership in their respective local business communities, inspiration to other women business owners, and active roles at the helm of successful certified busineWomen's Business Enterprises for leadership in their respective local business communities, inspiration to other women business owners, and active roles at the helm of successful certified businewomen business owners, and active roles at the helm of successful certified businesses.

Store associates from around the world, home office colleagues, members of the Walmart board of directors and Walmart senior leaders watched as McMillon was recognized for his significant leadership role in supporting the strategies of the Women's Economic Empowerment team and Walmart's role in launching the Women Owned Logo across Walmart globally.

What started as a list 17 years ago has evolved into the world's most extraordinary leadership community, convening the preeminent women in business — along with select leaders in government, philanthropy, education, and the arts — for wide - ranging and inspiring discussions.

«I am proud to be part of a Cabinet that has been recognized across the country for having women in critical leadership roles.

Marlene Williamson, CEO of Watermark, a Silicon Valley organization dedicated to women in leadership, said not only will Kalanick's resignation help Uber get back on track — his departure will have ramifications for other Bay Area tech companies struggling with their own issues of gender bias and sexual harassment.

We thank NAFE for its leadership in preparing and supporting women's excellence in both the corporate and entrepreneurial realms,» said Prince - Eason.

Washington, D.C. — The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation's leader in women's business development, today announced the 16th Annual America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs), the only national award honoring corporations and their leadership for choosing to integrate policies and programs to enable growth and reduce barriers for women - owned busineWomen's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation's leader in women's business development, today announced the 16th Annual America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs), the only national award honoring corporations and their leadership for choosing to integrate policies and programs to enable growth and reduce barriers for women - owned businewomen's business development, today announced the 16th Annual America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs), the only national award honoring corporations and their leadership for choosing to integrate policies and programs to enable growth and reduce barriers for women - owned busineWomen's Business Enterprises (WBEs), the only national award honoring corporations and their leadership for choosing to integrate policies and programs to enable growth and reduce barriers for women - owned businewomen - owned businesses.

«We are so proud not only of the increasing number of WBENC's Top Corporations, but also for the leadership of these corporations who are consistently choosing to set the standard for access and increase opportunities for women suppliers in new markets — both domestically and internationally,» said Pamela Prince - Eason, President and CEO of WBENC.

Sibyl is also the cofounder of Black Female Founders and the President of DC Web Women (DCWW), one of the longest - running tech nonprofits for women in D.C, which supports and advocates for women and girls in technology by providing a community in which they can develop and promote their leadership, technical and professional skWomen (DCWW), one of the longest - running tech nonprofits for women in D.C, which supports and advocates for women and girls in technology by providing a community in which they can develop and promote their leadership, technical and professional skwomen in D.C, which supports and advocates for women and girls in technology by providing a community in which they can develop and promote their leadership, technical and professional skwomen and girls in technology by providing a community in which they can develop and promote their leadership, technical and professional skills.

Washington, D.C. — Each year the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the leader in women's business development, honors 14 exemplary women business leaders with the nation's premier award for excellence in small business leadership — the WBE Star AWomen's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the leader in women's business development, honors 14 exemplary women business leaders with the nation's premier award for excellence in small business leadership — the WBE Star Awomen's business development, honors 14 exemplary women business leaders with the nation's premier award for excellence in small business leadership — the WBE Star Awomen business leaders with the nation's premier award for excellence in small business leadership — the WBE Star Award.