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Three “L’s” to Making an Impact

Three “L’s” to Making an Impact

The problem of lack of gender diversity in the highest levels of corporations, including boards isn’t new and although the problem has long been recognized, progress to address it has been slow...
Blog Guidelines

Blog Guidelines

We're delighted to welcome new Guest Bloggers and appreciate all who return year after year to share posts! If you have a blog post you'd like to add to our site, send an email via the Contact page on our website. Best length for maximum blog post reach is typically between 3,000 to 5,000 words (some reports say up to 10,000 words)...
How To Delegate As A Woman When Your Plate Is Full

How To Delegate As A Woman When Your Plate Is Full

Women make up almost half of the work force in the United States, and women own close to 10 million businesses. Not only are there more women joining the workforce, the working mother has become the...
Got Goals for 2019? Bring Women to the Table!

Got Goals for 2019? Bring Women to the Table!

You already know this: women add much more to your executive board than the requisite leadership, industry skills and exceptional intelligence. Study after study has revealed that putting a woman on...
Leakage in the Female Talent Pipeline

Leakage in the Female Talent Pipeline

Recent changes in legislation and statute on both sides of the Atlantic have focused attention on the female talent pipeline. A raft of research evidence demonstrates that having a greater degree of gender...
Can you be heard from your seat at the table?

Can you be heard from your seat at the table?

You've made it! You have a seat at the table. Your colleagues (all male) congratulate you and welcome you warmly. Then they talk amongst...
Half-Way: On Turning 50

Half-Way: On Turning 50

by Jennifer Gilhool - Gender Economics Lab — Whether you are a sports fan or just a casual observer, you likely are familiar with the concept o...
What Women Wonder: Why Are We Still Having This Conversation?

What Women Wonder: Why Are We Still Having This Conversation?

by Jennifer Gilhool - Gender Economics Lab — Barron's recently published a piece titled "Wonder Woman: Capitalizing on Gender Equality". The ar...
Popping Your Civil Disobedience Cherry

Popping Your Civil Disobedience Cherry

This past weekend I engaged in civil disobedience to voice my support for social movements that are important to me. I took with me two friends – both women, both middle-aged and both virgins. Civil disobedience virgins (I have no comm...
The Founding Fathers, Donald Trump & Hillary Clinton: Sustaining A Nation

The Founding Fathers, Donald Trump & Hillary Clinton: Sustaining A Nation

by Jennifer Gilhool - Gender Economics Lab — Sustainability refers to an organization’s ability to sustain earning over time. At the end of the 2...
Hating Wonder Woman: Why Men Shouldn't Pick Female Role Models

Hating Wonder Woman: Why Men Shouldn't Pick Female Role Models

by Jennifer Gilhool - Gender Economics Lab — Wonder Woman is an icon to some and to others, she is a scourge. Whether you love her or hate her, t...
Why Nominating the Bad Girl Feels So Good

Why Nominating the Bad Girl Feels So Good

by Jennifer Gilhool - Gender Economics Lab — For every girl and woman in the United States, Thursday night is a big night regardless of whether o...