There is a lot of interesting talk about “board quotas” right now, and as I am an advocate for optimal board composition, board diversity is a topic I care deeply about. I want to add my voice to the conversation. Last week, I asked the women in my network (and beyond) whether they’ve ever served […]
Women: Have you ever served on a board? (A 3-question poll)
There is a lot of interesting talk about “board quotas” right now, and as I am an advocate for optimal board composition, board diversity is a topic I care deeply about. I want to add my voice to the conversation. It occurred to me to ask the women in my network (and beyond) whether they’ve […]
Honoring my Mother on International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day. I am honored and grateful to blog about the woman who has been my greatest inspiration, my mother who will be 80 years old this summer and has been a widow for 54 years! I have always been inspired by women who sought rightful justice, who were pioneers, who were […]
A Place at the (Board) Table for Women
The gender gap has risen to a new consciousness, that women are missing from positions of leadership and that trend needs to stop. That recognition is coming from a myriad of sources: academic institutions, reports from large management consulting organizations, trade associations, women-led initiatives, renowned journalists and perhaps most importantly, boards and their shareholders acknowledging […]