The Letter I Wish IBM CEO, Virginia Rometty, Had Written
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Dear Billy:
With the smell of spring in the air and the Augusta National just around the corner, I am enjoying the prospect of watching this year’s competition in person. Perhaps we might spend a few minutes catching up as well. You will find me near front and center wearing a pink jacket.
In my role as CEO of IBM, I regret ... Read more »
Debunking the Myth that Women Lack Vision
Tweet DO WOMEN LACK VISION?
This question was raised, yet one more time, at a recent event featuring a panel of senior executive women at The Boston Club, an organization that advocates for women directors and helps companies place women on boards.
The panel included Laura Sen, CEO, BJ’s wholesale club; Willow Shire, Board Director, TJX; and Gunjan Kedia, Executive Vice President State Street ... Read more »
Short Red Skirt and High Heeled Shoes: The Woman Advantage
TweetI was driving…
and barely listening to the radio, when this came through the speakers.
” … just a thousand dollars to start you business. Where did that money come from?”
“I slept with my boyfriend and he gave me a thousand dollars. But let me tell ya, I woulda slept with him anyway. He was so handsome, 10 ... Read more »
More Women in Senior Leadership: New Research Report Details What Women and Corporate Leaders Must Do
TweetPRESS RELEASE:
NEW REPORT REVEALS STEPS WOMEN MUST TAKE TO ATTAIN MORE SENIOR LEVEL POSITIONS
Researchers Also Detail What Corporations Must Do To Be Part of The SolutionA new report, WOMEN AND THE PARADOX OF POWER, based on research by Dr. Anne Perschel of Germane Consulting and Jane Perdue of Braithwaite Innovation Group finds that corporations are leaving money on the ... Read more »
NOW LEADERSHIP – The Wave Has Hit Shore – June 2011
TweetNOW Leadership – It’s Both/And Both Hands
The wave has hit shore. What wave? The one we’ve been waiting for; the one we’ve been telling you about. We hope you listened and are NOW in the ready.
This month we are thrilled to share the announcement that Christine Lagarde has been chosen to head of the International Monetary Fund. She ... Read more »
PARADIGM SHIFT and THE PARADOX of POWER
TweetPreamble: As you read this post, please be mindful that I believe both men and women, The Masculine and The Feminine, are required to lead for and into a future we need and one we must pursue. This post, and many others, emphasize The Feminine and women, because it and we have been missing from the leadership equation ... Read more »
The Rule of 3 – Ignore at Your Peril
TweetThe Washington Post sees the light. A recent article, Fixing the Economy: It’s Women’s Work (see below) reports that businesses with at least 3 women in top leadership roles out pace the competition by a wide margin. After hearing about the Rule of 3 during one of my public speaking engagements several years ago, Kevan Norris of Wellesley Partners wrote, “Business leaders who do ... Read more »
Time Magazine: Women Will Rule Business
Tweet“The female management style is not soft, it’s lucrative.” Find out what Time magazine says about why women will rule in business. May 2009.
Highlights
Women
- Focus on long terms results
- Are collaborators and consensus builders
Companies with more women leaders
- Achieve better financial results
- Reward employees for results not time spent or seniority
Click here to read the article
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Celebrating Mothers Day – Leadership Lessons from Mothers of Presidents
TweetFor mother’s day Germane Insights celebrates two wise women who taught their not-yet-president sons important lessons on leadership. The first young man, Abraham Lincoln, grew up to become one of the country’s greatest leaders, and many believe the second, Barack Obama, will be similarly recognized for his ability to lead and transform the country. (Don’t miss the trivia question embedded in this article. Send ... Read more »
What to Do When the Boys Won't Let You Play – Gaining Access to the "Old" (& new) Boys' Network
TweetLack of access to informal networks – the old boys’ club – becomes an increasingly significant barrier as women move up the corporate ladder. One client who was the only female VP in her company complained that vendors failed to include her on the invitation list for tailgates and football games, despite telling them her father was a coach and ... Read more »
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