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Research Abstract: Leadership, Management and Trust
Study: MT/Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)'s Index of Leadership Trust (FreshMinds Consultants, 2010) Finding: Female CEO's are gaining trust and proving competent, and it isn't because they're more empathetic, but likely because they are more meticulous in their … more...
Moving from managing to leading: Developing your leadership presence
If you’re like most of us, you see people get promoted over your head that are less talented and less capable. This is particularly frustrating when you’re trying to make the tough leap from a management to a leadership position. What have the folks getting promoted over you … more...
The 3 Myths About Leadership and Control At Work
Today’s business environment can be frustrating because we all live with the widely-accepted cultural myths that “someone” can just make a decision that will clear the path for us to get our job done. And yet, the complexity of modern business often puts us in professional situations where no … more...
Research Summary: Women In Leadership
Study: Women In Leadership (Pfaff , 2009) Finding: Women are outscoring men on management assessments in more than just the "soft" skills. Note about The Woman Effect Research Index: This study was performed by researchers not affiliated with InPower Women. Our Research … more...
A significant women's leadership presence in any organization instigates a healthier environment that generates greater productivity, profitability and sustainability.[1] This is The Woman Effect. Here are some explanitory articles: What is The Woman Effect? Why is The Woman Effect? We're Good Leaders In Today's Economy We're Really Good At What We Do We're Good Investors Men Are Helping Us The Woman Effect Is Not (Just) About Women Activate The Woman … more...
Professional Development Resources
New! Free Webinar May 30, 2012 - Build Your INVISIBLE RESUME (the one that gets you the job!) Learn why you may be getting passed over for promotions!Find out what executive hiring committees are realling looking for!Activate your inner career coach to help you get ahead. Sign Up Today Want to know a professional development secret? Watch the video! All the advice about management, mentoring and networking won't get you where you want to go - especially if it's through the glass ceiling - … more...
Research Index
Search & Browse Over 65 Studies on Women, Leadership & Business We use research to create a comprehensive basis for the advice and commentary on our blog and to talk about The Woman Effect at speaking events. In collecting this women in business research and talking to professional women about it, we've realized that a lot of women don't know about the research that says they're important to business and the economy. So - we're publishing the index we use for you to use … more...
Philanthropy
Already made your donation? Scroll to the bottom of the page to receive recognition! A fantastic leadership experience for professional and working women is to sit on the board and/or get involved with nonprofits who need your expertise and support. InPower women is helping you do that in ways that fit into your work-life balance equation. Check out our programs below! THANK YOU to our Spring Fundraiser Philanthropy Circle for DASH Pictured (rt-left) Jacqueline Tillman-Lewis, … more...
Stop Praising the Differences in Men and Women
May 15, 2012 By Marcia Reynolds 3 Comments
For years, I have been writing about the differences in the brains of men and women. I have touted the innate strengths women bring to the workplace. I have supported communication skills training that teach us to adapt to gender-based styles. The men in my life are indirectly teaching me that I … more...