Rethinking the default: how ‘Lifepreneurs’ are reshaping business and society

Navigating the authenticity paradox in leadership 

15 March 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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Outdated myths shouldn’t hold women back 

14 March 2024 • by Ginka Toegel in Women's empowerment • 5 min read

Here are four myths and three remedies to help women achieve more at work ...

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How to protect yourself as a female CEO 

12 March 2024 • by Corinne Post in Women's empowerment • 8 min read

Female CEOs facing the 'glass cliff' must navigate challenges strategically – assess, negotiate, and persist for lasting leadership success....

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Breaking barriers: Women leading the charge in traditionally male industries

8 March 2024 • by Öykü Işık, Sarah E. Toms, Josefine van Zanten in Women's empowerment • 8 min read

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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Building a generation of ‘servant leaders’ in Africa

7 March 2024 in Women's empowerment • 5 min read

A new generation of African leaders must challenge the traditional paradigms of leadership to drive positive social change, says Judy Sikuza, CEO of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation and recipient of the Jebsen...

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The rules of executive presence are shifting in a way that benefits women 

6 March 2024 • by Ginka Toegel in Women's empowerment • 8 min read

A decade of change has led to a marked shift in the perception of what it takes to be a leader. Inclusiveness, authenticity, and the ability to ‘listen and learn’ are now...

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6 steps for allies and advocates 

5 March 2024 • by Alyson Meister, Josefine van Zanten in Women's empowerment • 4 min read

Be an agent of change at work by stepping up as an ally. Here are seven steps to advance toward a more diverse, inclusive, and fair future. ...

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Gender lens investing cuts risk and boosts returns 

4 March 2024 • by Tim Radjy in Women's empowerment • 11 min read

340 million women and girls will be living in extreme poverty by 2030 unless investors shift more capital to the gender lens market. It’s time for asset managers to wake up to...

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Advancing gender equity: Insights from Claudia Goldin’s Nobel-Prize-winning work   

1 March 2024 • by Heather Cairns-Lee in Women's empowerment • 7 min read

Four ways in which businesses can reframe the workplace environment more positively for women ...

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Slow progress on shattering the glass ceiling on company boards

18 January 2024 • by Alexander Fleischmann in Women's empowerment • 9 min read

A pipeline of experienced, qualified senior women business leaders exists – yet their selection for board positions remains far from guaranteed...

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