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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...
My Easy Formula for Work-Life Balance

My Easy Formula for Work-Life Balance

by Lyn Boyer — This week, I began thinking about how I spend my time. I want to enjoy being with my family, and I have goals and objectives I wan...
Not Sufficiently Charming

Not Sufficiently Charming

No matter how hard I try, I can’t shake the feeling that washed over me when I heard those words “not sufficiently charming.” While I am not entirely sure how, I did manage to contain the flood of emotions...
10 Ways to Get the Most From YOUR Coaching Partnership

10 Ways to Get the Most From YOUR Coaching Partnership

by Lyn Boyer — In my years as a career and leadership coach, I have seen individuals thrive, and I have watched as others put in the time but mad...
What Does Your Handshake Say About You?

What Does Your Handshake Say About You?

by Karina Santolin — A Firm Squeeze and Three Shakes…part of the recipe of your favourite drink?No, it is the Formula for the Perfect Handshake.One...
Two lessons on diversity from Smith College

Two lessons on diversity from Smith College

by Curt Rice — The “obvious” tension between diversity and quality leapt onto the front page this week through a debate at Smith College. And ju...
11 Advantages Women Leaders Must Maximize

11 Advantages Women Leaders Must Maximize

by Lyn Boyer —  A number of years ago, I told the principal of the high school where I taught that I wanted to become a school administrator. He no...