The cost of venture capitalism’s inherent gender (and other) biases

Navigating the authenticity paradox in leadership 

March 15, 2024 • by Jennifer Jordan in Gender equality • 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Outdated myths shouldn’t hold women back 

March 14, 2024 • by Ginka Toegel in Gender equality • 4 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 

March 12, 2024 • by Corinne Post in Gender equality • 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

March 8, 2024 • by Öykü Işık, Sarah E. Toms, Josefine van Zanten in Gender equality • 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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The rules of executive presence are shifting in a way that benefits women 

March 6, 2024 • by Ginka Toegel in Gender equality • 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 

March 5, 2024 • by Alyson Meister, Josefine van Zanten in Gender equality • 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 

March 4, 2024 • by Tim Radjy in Gender equality • 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   

March 1, 2024 • by Heather Cairns-Lee in Gender equality • 8 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

January 18, 2024 • by Alexander Fleischmann in Gender equality • 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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Fix the system, not the women 

October 27, 2023 • by Ginka Toegel in Gender equality • 7 min read

It’s time to debunk outdated myths around women lacking confidence and not asking for pay rises and focus on the real problem: societal misperceptions....

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