Four lessons from the world of sports
Women’s sports are booming. Here are four hard-won lessons from pioneering women athletes: from teaming up to playing to win....
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Slow down! Why doing too much is not helping you or your team
January 30, 2026 • by Qi Zhang in Women's empowerment • 7 min read • 
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Striving to be a superhero has backfired professionally and personally for ambitious Frances. It’s time to ease her foot off the gas, says Qi Zhang...
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My lesson as a woman leader in the US military? Don’t be your own worst enemy
After 20 years of service as a physician and clinical leader in the US military, Renee Pazdan discusses why women should learn to recognize when they might be inadvertently holding themselves back....
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How to run a high-performing business: Hire more women leaders
Gender stereotyping is the enemy of men who want to run successful, sustainable businesses. It’s also the enemy of women who want to work for successful, inclusive companies with gender diversity at...
Navigating the authenticity paradox in leadership
March 15, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Women's empowerment • 6 min read
Balancing authenticity with workplace demands poses a challenge for leaders striving for integrity. How can leaders reconcile their true selves with organizational expectations?...
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Breaking barriers: Women leading the charge in traditionally male industries
Through the lenses of global corporations, small businesses, and academia, we delve into the progress made by integrating more women into these sectors – and identify areas needing further improvement....
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