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#ma-leadership

Working From Home Isn't Killing Women's Careers. But Corporate Culture Still Might Be.

Remote work is essential for many women, but proximity to the office often leads to better advancement opportunities.

Emma Grede's Work-From-Home Take Is Dangerous For Women

Remote work culture may negatively impact women's career advancement due to proximity and visibility requirements, but overlooks the preferences of marginalized groups.

fromWorld Economic Forum

Careers

Rethinking workplace energy: Why our assumptions can lead to burnout

Working From Home Isn't Killing Women's Careers. But Corporate Culture Still Might Be.

Remote work is essential for many women, but proximity to the office often leads to better advancement opportunities.

Emma Grede's Work-From-Home Take Is Dangerous For Women

Remote work culture may negatively impact women's career advancement due to proximity and visibility requirements, but overlooks the preferences of marginalized groups.

fromWorld Economic Forum

Rethinking workplace energy: Why our assumptions can lead to burnout

Legacy imprints from traditional work environments shape current perceptions of motivation and exhaustion in modern work settings.

The power has swung back to employers-and workers are paying for it in benefits, flexibility, and leverage | Fortune

Employers have regained power over employees, leading to reduced job optimism and increased workplace mandates.

#leadership

23 hours ago

Non-profit organizations

How to Become a Generous Leader

Psychology

You can't be disconnected at home and magically connected at work

Productivity

fromMountaingoatsoftware

Why Smart Teams Overcommit And How Leaders Make It Worse

Leaders should avoid pressuring teams into overcommitting, as teams often do this themselves due to their inherent optimism.

Women in technology

She Was a Long Shot for the Job That 'Changed the Trajectory' of Her Life - But the Boss Saw This In Her. Today, It Helps Her Leads a Team of 10,000.

How Calling Out Problems Makes You the Most Trusted Leader

Effective leadership is defined by how problems are framed and handled, not by the intensity of the issues faced.

Why Leaders Need "Power Skills"

A leadership gap exists as leaders rely on outdated skills, leading to trust erosion, low engagement, talent loss, and stifled innovation.

23 hours ago

Non-profit organizations

How to Become a Generous Leader

You can't be disconnected at home and magically connected at work

Leaders often struggle with team engagement due to unrecognized behaviors that disconnect them from their teams.

Productivity

fromMountaingoatsoftware

Why Smart Teams Overcommit And How Leaders Make It Worse

Leaders should avoid pressuring teams into overcommitting, as teams often do this themselves due to their inherent optimism.

She Was a Long Shot for the Job That 'Changed the Trajectory' of Her Life - But the Boss Saw This In Her. Today, It Helps Her Leads a Team of 10,000.

Rema Serafi is KPMG's first female Vice Chair of Tax, leading over 10,000 professionals after starting her career 30 years ago.

How Calling Out Problems Makes You the Most Trusted Leader

Effective leadership is defined by how problems are framed and handled, not by the intensity of the issues faced.

Why Leaders Need "Power Skills"

A leadership gap exists as leaders rely on outdated skills, leading to trust erosion, low engagement, talent loss, and stifled innovation.

New Executive Leadership Challenges Emerging-And What's Driving Them

Executive coaching has evolved to address new leadership challenges such as hybrid team management, decision fatigue, and the need for clarity and connection.

fromSilicon Canals

5 hours ago

Most men who grew up in the 1960s and 70s were taught that admitting you needed help was a character flaw. Finally, we are discovering that openness has its own kind of strength. - Silicon Canals

Men are taught to suppress emotions, leading to loneliness and health issues.

Growth hacking

fromHubspot

5 hours ago

8 Ways to Elevate Your Brand as a Creator or Entrepreneur (& Close the Pay Gap)

The global creator economy is projected to reach $1.18 trillion by 2032, significantly impacting minority creators and entrepreneurs.

#ai

14 hours ago

How to build a high-performing team during the AI era

AI and automation enhance productivity, but human judgment and leadership are essential for high performance and effective team dynamics.

Artificial intelligence

When Creating an AI Strategy, Don't Overlook Employee Perception

Brene Brown says CEOs are fighting the wrong AI battle | Fortune

Investing in human foundations like trust and culture is essential for AI tools to improve performance.

14 hours ago

How to build a high-performing team during the AI era

AI and automation enhance productivity, but human judgment and leadership are essential for high performance and effective team dynamics.

When Creating an AI Strategy, Don't Overlook Employee Perception

CEOs must choose between using AI for cost reduction or for innovative growth.

fromFood & Beverage Magazine

Brene Brown says CEOs are fighting the wrong AI battle | Fortune

Investing in human foundations like trust and culture is essential for AI tools to improve performance.

more#ai

2 hours ago

Lea Bodossian Appointed Managing Director of ACA

"Léa brings a clear strategic vision combined with a pragmatic approach. Her experience will be instrumental in further reinforcing ACA's role and supporting our members in a rapidly evolving environment."

LA food

Higher education

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Colleges Must Be Inclusive of Transgender Athletes (opinion)

Inclusive policies for transgender students in athletics may lead to financial risks for colleges and universities.

#manosphere

Social media marketing

I watched the manosphere documentary; here is how design is making things worse.

The manosphere thrives on toxic online communities that promote misogyny and anti-feminism, driven by algorithms rewarding controversial content.

Parenting

fromFatherly

Gary Vaynerchuk Just Wants Us All To Be (And Raise) Nice Guys

Parents must shield their children from the manosphere's negative influences and choose positive role models instead.

Social media marketing

I watched the manosphere documentary; here is how design is making things worse.

The manosphere thrives on toxic online communities that promote misogyny and anti-feminism, driven by algorithms rewarding controversial content.

Parenting

fromFatherly

Gary Vaynerchuk Just Wants Us All To Be (And Raise) Nice Guys

Parents must shield their children from the manosphere's negative influences and choose positive role models instead.

I'm About to Undergo a Dramatic Change in How I Look. The Nosy, Rich People I Work With Are Going to Have Some Words About It.

Navigating workplace inquiries about personal health can be managed with polite and firm responses.

Meetings, egos, 'circling back': The 'corporate ick' that drives workers away

Corporate jargon and performative behaviors in the workplace are causing frustration among employees, reflecting a desire for authenticity and human connection.

The org chart isn't ready: How AI exposed the hidden crisis inside the American corporation | Fortune

American corporations face internal tensions as unwritten rules and organizational behaviors struggle to adapt to new expectations, exacerbated by AI.

Emma Grede Said Working From Home Hurts Women's Careers. The Truth Is Worse.

To climb the corporate ladder, physical presence in the office is often deemed necessary, which frustrates many women who excelled working remotely.

fromMail Online

The Gordon Gekko effect: Bosses actively FAVOUR manipulative employees

Manipulative employees are favored by bosses seeking personal advancement, despite potential long-term costs for organizations.

Humor

Meetings, egos, 'circling back': The 'corporate ick' that drives workers away

Corporate jargon and performative behaviors in the workplace are causing frustration among employees, reflecting a desire for authenticity and human connection.

The org chart isn't ready: How AI exposed the hidden crisis inside the American corporation | Fortune

American corporations face internal tensions as unwritten rules and organizational behaviors struggle to adapt to new expectations, exacerbated by AI.

Emma Grede Said Working From Home Hurts Women's Careers. The Truth Is Worse.

To climb the corporate ladder, physical presence in the office is often deemed necessary, which frustrates many women who excelled working remotely.

fromMail Online

The Gordon Gekko effect: Bosses actively FAVOUR manipulative employees

Manipulative employees are favored by bosses seeking personal advancement, despite potential long-term costs for organizations.

more#corporate-culture

LGBT

fromLGBTQ Nation

6 months ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

Beth Bourne disrupted a school board meeting by removing her clothing to protest trans-inclusive bathroom policies.

#adhd

Psychology

Do Women With ADHD Cheat More?

Why ADHD Can Make Work Friendships So Complicated

Making friends at work is challenging for adults with ADHD due to unspoken social rules and cues.

Do Women With ADHD Cheat More?

Women with ADHD are more likely to engage in infidelity due to impulsivity and dopamine-seeking behaviors.

Why ADHD Can Make Work Friendships So Complicated

Making friends at work is challenging for adults with ADHD due to unspoken social rules and cues.

How to get employees to actually care about your L&D program

Marketers prioritize audience engagement; L&D should adopt similar strategies to enhance training effectiveness and relevance.

Women in technology

There's a curious phenomenon happening in the marketing industry. Is it a sign of 'masculinization'?

Marketing

fromBig Think

How to get employees to actually care about your L&D program

Marketers prioritize audience engagement; L&D should adopt similar strategies to enhance training effectiveness and relevance.

There's a curious phenomenon happening in the marketing industry. Is it a sign of 'masculinization'?

Marketing is experiencing a rebranding trend to attract more men, with traditional roles being given technical titles.

IBM's government DEI settlement could increase pressure to avoid tech hiring diversity

IBM's settlement with the DOJ dismantles its DEI programs and halts workforce diversification efforts.

Law

fromArs Technica

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM settled for over $17 million while denying any wrongdoing related to its DEI programs.

Social justice

fromComputerworld

IBM's government DEI settlement could increase pressure to avoid tech hiring diversity

IBM's settlement with the DOJ dismantles its DEI programs and halts workforce diversification efforts.

Law

fromArs Technica

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM settled for over $17 million while denying any wrongdoing related to its DEI programs.

We've entered a new era of risk for the modern CEO

Most CEOs are unprepared for crises like Taiwan Strait tensions due to a narrow focus on geoeconomic risks.

fromwww.dw.com

Women's workwear: When proper fit becomes a safety issue

"The clothing works with me, like another colleague," wrote the shunting attendant on the blog of the Cologne-based workwear manufacturer Bierbaum-Proenen.

Fashion & style

Productivity

fromSilicon Canals

fromwww.independent.co.uk

The workers most likely to burn out aren't always the ones doing the most - they're the ones who can't tell the difference between urgent and important - Silicon Canals

Workers overwhelmed by urgency rather than importance are more likely to experience burnout.

UK news

British army chief says manosphere is fuelling misogyny in the military

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the challenges of misogyny in the military, as highlighted by General Sir Roly Walker.

Law

fromAbove the Law

Jury Decides Mother-To-Be's Discrimination Case In DLA Piper's Favor - Above the Law

DLA Piper won a discrimination lawsuit brought by Anisha Mehta, who claimed she was fired for taking parental leave.

UX design

5 signs your team isn't aligned even if they're all nodding

Illusion of alignment in teams leads to miscommunication and inefficiency, causing frustration and wasted energy.

Education

Dyslexia doesn't disqualify leaders-it creates them

Dyslexia does not disqualify individuals from leadership; it can enhance their capabilities and contributions.

Why workplaces need a gendered health approach

For decades, work was designed around a fiction, that of the 'neutral' worker, an abstract individual assumed to be fully available, consistent, rational, and unaffected by bodily constraints. But this neutrality was never real.

Women

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Women are getting most of the new jobs. What's going on with men?

Men need support in the job market as women dominate new job growth, particularly in health care.

21 hours ago

A Novel Approach to Navigate Hard Conversations at Work

Young employees perceive feedback as personal attacks, requiring leaders to adapt their approach to prevent conflict and support their emotional needs.

Growth hacking

Every leader wants to change the world. Here's how to tell if you're actually doing so

Tech leaders often claim to change the world, but true social impact requires evaluating both positive and negative consequences.

fromSilicon Canals

Psychology suggests men who are deeply unhappy in life but hide it well aren't being strong - they're running a performance that costs them every real connection they have, and the people closest to them almost never see it coming - Silicon Canals

Men often mask their depression with busyness and distraction, making it difficult to recognize their true emotional state.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

fromApp Developer Magazine

A McKinsey senior partner who meets with Fortune 500 leaders explains why it's so hard to be a CEO right now

CEOs face increasing challenges, with critical issues on the management agenda rising significantly, leading to shorter tenures and heightened turnover.

Marketing

Stop Using Business Jargon: 5 Ways Buzzwords Damage Job Performance

Fluent jargon and corporate speak correlate with weaker job performance and decision-making abilities.

Remote teams

fromIndependent

Dear Vicki: Why have 'staff' and 'employees' suddenly become 'colleagues', but without extra pay?

HR departments are enforcing a bland culture by replacing traditional terms like 'workers' and 'employees' with 'colleagues'.

I've Worked Tirelessly to Get One of Our Best Employees a Promotion. Then I Learned What the Bosses Have in Store for Him Instead.

First-time manager struggles to secure a raise and promotion for an exemplary employee amid company staffing issues and financial constraints.

fromSlate Magazine

Careers

This Is an Essential Part of Modern Work. Our CEO Refuses to Do It.

A CEO's lack of industry knowledge and poor communication skills create significant challenges for her organization.

fromSlate Magazine

I've Worked Tirelessly to Get One of Our Best Employees a Promotion. Then I Learned What the Bosses Have in Store for Him Instead.

First-time manager struggles to secure a raise and promotion for an exemplary employee amid company staffing issues and financial constraints.

fromSlate Magazine

This Is an Essential Part of Modern Work. Our CEO Refuses to Do It.

A CEO's lack of industry knowledge and poor communication skills create significant challenges for her organization.

more#workplace-issues

Why women still aren't reaching the top

Women lack equal opportunities for leadership despite having talent and ambition, with only 37% of leadership roles held by women.

Why women leaders are ditching the old workplace rulebook-and winning because of it

Women are moving away from outdated leadership models that prioritize control and dominance, seeking autonomy and flexibility instead.

Women

Telling Women Leaders to 'Just Delegate' Misses the Point

Why women still aren't reaching the top

Women lack equal opportunities for leadership despite having talent and ambition, with only 37% of leadership roles held by women.

Why women leaders are ditching the old workplace rulebook-and winning because of it

Women are moving away from outdated leadership models that prioritize control and dominance, seeking autonomy and flexibility instead.

Women

Telling Women Leaders to 'Just Delegate' Misses the Point

more#women-in-leadership

The Mentors You're Ignoring

Mentoring should include peer relationships for real-time feedback and growth, rather than relying solely on hierarchical models.

Science

fromNature

Daily briefing: Women's academic careers are knocked by parenthood much more than men's

Childcare responsibilities significantly hinder women's academic careers compared to men's, impacting job opportunities and publication rates.

Growth hacking

3 Ways Thought Leaders Can Create Immediate Value For Their Audiences

Real influence requires a unique perspective; audiences seek actionable insights from credible thought leaders.

fromwww.housingwire.com

Culture isn't what you say. It's what you do

Culture is demonstrated daily through actions, not just defined in documents.

6 days ago

Ingersoll Rand CEO: here's how employee ownership helped drive more than 8x enterprise value growth | Fortune

The shift was apparent. People had a stake in the outcome, and they acted like it. Ideas flowed more freely, teams spotted and solved problems earlier, and employees took pride in identifying and implementing improvements.

Business

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com

Who are the female coaches to have taken charge of men's football teams?

Union Berlin has made history after appointing Marie-Louise Eta as their new head coach, becoming the first club in Europe's top five leagues to have a female head coach. Eta takes the job on an interim basis until the end of the season, having previously served as the club's assistant and U19 manager.

Women

fromThe Nation

How a "New York Times" Puff Piece Missed the Toxic Creed of the Tech Oligarchy

The New York Times profiled a questionable AI healthcare start-up, Medvi, overlooking serious legal and ethical concerns behind its business model.

The Value of Humble Leadership

Humble leadership focuses on personal growth, recognizes weaknesses, highlights others' strengths, and embraces feedback for continuous improvement.

5 days ago

Workplaces are pushing out working mothers-and paying the cost

Welsh and another pregnant colleague developed a plan. They would share a caseload, splitting responsibilities so they could continue working part-time while caring for their growing families.

Women

Your CEO gives you the ick. Now what?

Emily's perception of her CEO's integrity is compromised after discovering his affair, affecting her confidence in promoting company values.

fromFuturism

6 days ago

Psychologists Found Something Horrible About the Kind of Men Seeking Trad Wives

The tradwife movement's appeal to men is linked to hostile sexism and heightened religiosity, challenging initial assumptions about traditional values.

What Workplace Jealousy Reveals About You

Jealousy at work is common but rarely acknowledged, often stemming from comparisons with colleagues' successes.

How to spot the red flags of a toxic culture

Workplace culture significantly influences job satisfaction and career success, with toxic environments leading to disengagement and unhappiness.

Business

What our time-management styles say about productivity and gender

How to spot the red flags of a toxic culture

Workplace culture significantly influences job satisfaction and career success, with toxic environments leading to disengagement and unhappiness.

Business

What our time-management styles say about productivity and gender

more#workplace-culture

Boards Need to Rethink How They Advise CEOs

Boards need to adapt discussions despite having experienced members, as CEOs struggle to prioritize amid disruption.

Fostering this one simple quality can dramatically improve your team's performance

Disengagement costs organizations significantly, while passion at work enhances creativity, collaboration, and overall performance.

New Research Shows Flexibility Is Shrinking - Right When Women Need It Most

Women have regained workforce participation post-pandemic, but recent return-to-office mandates have led to significant job losses among women.

fromwww.theguardian.com

As a business founder and as a man, I regret the decades I spent confined by masculinity | Guy Singh-Watson

Men should actively engage in discussions about gender equality and challenge their own biases to improve workplace dynamics and productivity.

Workers Want Opportunities For Growth, Control More Than Pay Raises

Many workers prioritize well-being, control, growth, and belonging over salary increases.

It's not just the pay gap. This disparity also holds working women back

Women face a hidden time gap due to unpaid labor at home, impacting their career advancement opportunities.

6 days ago

This invisible career ceiling is holding women back

Chronic illness significantly impacts women's career potential, with many making difficult decisions to accommodate their autoimmune diseases.

Women aren't opting out of work. Workplaces are pushing them out

Caregiving strain is the cognitive, emotional, and logistical burden of coordinating care for children, parents, or other dependents, and it was found to be the most powerful predictor of workforce exit.

Women

There are more women in the workforce than men-again

Women have regained and surpassed men in workforce participation, driven by job growth in sectors like healthcare.

5 Books That Will Help You Navigate Change and Stay Resilient at Work

Building resilient teams is essential in a rapidly changing labor market influenced by economic uncertainty and evolving workforce dynamics.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Firms with more women in top roles more likely to dismiss abusive men, study finds

Companies with a higher number of women in senior roles are significantly more likely to dismiss male perpetrators of abuse against female colleagues, according to recent analysis.

Women in technology

3 weeks ago

3 hidden taxes women pay at meetings

Meetings perpetuate inequality by imposing hidden taxes on women, affecting their influence, visibility, and career advancement.

3 weeks ago

A Culture That Taught Men They Could

Cultural norms have led women to doubt their boundaries while men often view persistence as acceptable, perpetuating power imbalances.

When a Strong Performer Resists the System

Great managers enforce systems consistently, ensuring accountability and team cohesion, regardless of individual performance levels.

What Business Owners Get Wrong About Sexual Harassment

Workplace sexual harassment escalates from minor incidents, necessitating immediate action from leadership to ensure employee safety and reduce legal risks.

How to Advance and Support Women at Work All Year Long

Companies are scaling back Women's History Month initiatives despite persistent gender equity challenges in workforce retention, leadership advancement, and caregiving policies.

Women are still being badly overlooked in hiring

Organizations fail to identify and develop the right leaders despite advanced tools and research, often selecting wrong candidates while overlooking qualified talent like women who demonstrate superior leadership capabilities.

The boardroom is opening its doors to add a new member

AI is transforming boardrooms into continuous intelligence hubs, shifting decisions from intuition to evidence-based, AI-driven analyses and long-term predictive governance.

One of the Biggest Drivers of the Gender Pay Gap - And Steps Founders Can Take to Fix It

Motherhood significantly drives the gender pay gap, with women experiencing 10-15% earnings declines per child while fathers gain 3-10% bonuses, but flexible schedules, equitable parental leave, and asking parents their needs can reverse this trend.

The Hidden Emotional Labor Draining Women Leaders

Women leaders perform substantial emotional labour daily that shapes culture and safety but remains invisible in performance metrics, creating psychological costs through constant navigation of contradictory expectations.

Why Women Get Stuck in Their Careers (and How to Move Again)

Career stagnation is common; identifying unclear direction and visibility gaps enables deliberate change to regain progress and fulfillment.

Women are reaching a breaking point at work

Outdated workplace designs and rigid return-to-office mandates are driving many mothers and women to reconsider or leave participation in the U.S. labor market.