Here is a powerful excerpt from an article today by Michelle Rempel (member of Parliament for Calgary Nose Hill) in an Op Ed in the Financial post. Finally someone has the courage to ask men to step up!. “If you read my anecdotes and thought, “She probably was emotional,” or, “she’s too sensitive,” you need […]
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The Minerva Foundation is now accepting applications for Women Leading the Way™ – a distinctive, hands-on, leadership training program for women who want to have an impact in business, government and community. Cohort 5 starts September 2015. Cohort 6 starts January 2016. For more information, call Jo-Anne at 604.683.7635 ext 228 or email wlw@theminervafoundation.com. Or go
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It has taken a while but here they are: the titles of my upcoming women’s books. Please tell me what you think. they are going to press in the next month. Yippee Lean Out – Shatter the glass ceiling to success, happiness and work-life balance. This book describes how corporate cultures and
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Here is research that shows how women are treated badly when they speak up whereas men are rewarded. The solutions suggested in the article are somewhat slim, like have a “no interruption rule” and put more women in leadership positions. In my upcoming book (Leveling the Playing Field) I say that we must get to the root of
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Here is my Introduction to Chapter 2 from my upcoming book. I also list the 10 strategies in that chapter to get you excited about reading it. I welcome any feedback! “Men’s Guide to Ultimate Power -50 Strategies to Hold Women Back (Or Not)” Introduction to Chapter 2: Lean Out Leaning In is not enough In her recent best-selling book “Lean In”
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Here is the 3rd strategy of 50 strategies from my upcoming book. I am looking for beta readersso email me if you want to read the whole thing! I welcome any feedback! “Men’s Guide to Ultimate Power -50 Strategies to Hold Women Back (Or Not)” Strategy 3. Tell women they just need more courage “A male executive once counseled me to be less direct
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Here is the third excerpt from my upcoming book. I posted the Introduction and the first of 50 strategies over the last two weeks. I welcome your feedback! “Men’s Guide to Ultimate Power -50 Strategies to Hold Women Back (Or Not)” Strategy 2. Expect Women to act like Mini-men “Therefore to be a more effective communicator, you must begin
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Here is the second excerpt from my upcoming book. I posted the Introduction a week ago. This is the first of 50 strategies. I welcome your feedback! “Men’s Guide to Ultimate Power -50 Strategies to Hold Women Back (Or Not)” Strategy 1. Convince women there is something wrong with them “I’m a perfectly good carrot that everyone is
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Here is the proposal for my new book I am writing. I am searching for a great publisher. Pass it along! Lean Out – 100 Ways to Shift Corporate Culture So Women Can Reach the Top by Maureen Fitzgerald, PhD (former policy lawyer) (copyright) “Leaning In” is not enough In her recent best-selling book “Lean In”
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I wish I had said it first: “Lean In” should leverage the movement to bring in policies that support women like paid maternity and paternity leave, affordable childcare, paid sick days and flexible and part-time work hours. Thanks to Yaron Schwartz for writing a great article and mentioning Madeleine Kunin’s book, The New Feminist Agenda. Here is an excerpt;
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