Leadership Development Why So Few Female Leaders? Lack of Skills Isn’t the Issue
When you think about how few female leaders there are, see if you can stomach this: There are more Fortune 500 CEOs named John or Michael than an entire gender.1 9.8% of CEOs are named…
Leadership Development Advancing Women Executives is a Solid Investment Strategy
Want to share these numbers with a colleague? You’ll find a copy of the Women Executives Investment Strategy sheet here. The lack of women executives in Board and C-suite roles isn’t only a roadblock…
Leadership Development Gender Diversity in Leadership Checklist
How ready is your organization to increase gender diversity and advance women in leadership? Determining where your company’s gender diversity is today is your first step. Our women in leadership checklist includes key areas to…
Leadership Development Women in Leadership Positions Gain Ground: 5 CEOs to Watch
Women in leadership positions are gaining ground. Case in point? In 2014, Fortune Magazine reported that five percent of Fortune 500 CEO were women. Seven years ago, the Fortune 500 included a total of 24 females…
Leadership Development 5 Steps to Prevent Women Leaving the Workforce
Women are leaving the workforce, and recent data suggests that the progress made toward gender workplace equality could be nearly erased if the trend continues. These exits are both voluntary and involuntary. Many women who…
Leadership Development Strategic Investment: Picking the Right Female Leader to Develop
When evaluating your workforce for the ideal women leaders to develop, two things should come to mind: Performance and potential. “Consider who of your high performers has the potential and desire to grow a long-term…
Leadership Development Amplify Your Talent Development Strategy with These 4 Questions
In the 20 years Marcie Mueller has led talent and leadership development programs, she has learned there is a vast difference between sending employees to training versus investing in employee development. Your talent development strategy…
Leadership Development Talent Management and (How to Win) the Talent War
When it comes to talent management and the talent war, we’ve heard it all. Some say, “The war for talent is over. The talent won.” as well as “The war for talent is over; everybody…
Leadership Development Want to Improve Team Dynamics? 7 Questions to Help You Maximize Your Talent
People are the number one resource needed for a company to drive initiatives and bring strategies to fruition. Yet, having a full staff doesn’t always guarantee success. The team dynamics are a major factor in…