ANZ_AU : Congratulations @Cassandra_Aus ... Stalking Julia. Prime ministers inevitably attract media scrutiny and public criticism.
But Julia Gillard had it particularly tough … with some of the fiercest opposition coming from within her own party, and the lowest public approval rating a leader has ever had. Was it because of the way she took over as leader from Kevin Rudd, with the inevitable rhetoric about knives in backs? Was it because of her capitulation on the carbon tax? Or was it because she was our first female prime minister? And what role did the media play … were they fair? Former press gallery journalist Kerry-Anne Walsh, media watcher Jonathan Holmes and ALP insider James Button take a critical look at the media coverage of Julia Gillard, former prime minister. I Live 2 Lead. Arianna Huffington Keynote Speech at the Mass Conference for Women. The forgotten female. Much has changed in 50 years ... but have we forgotten the female within?
Since sisters started doing it for themselves, we've seen a surge of ladies in leadership roles around the world. Australian women are more educated than ever, we have a woman in the top job and we account for nearly half the workforce - up from 30 per cent fifty years ago. - StumbleUpon. Looking at today’s world, contrast and chaos set the agenda.
We are inundated with contradictory media messages, making it vital to incorporate Multidimensional Thinking to shape a positive future. The Inclusive SocietyThis holistic system also informs our Trend Atlas – a means of exploring the Scientific, Social, Emotional and Spiritual dimensions of society and people in order to document the whole picture. When we tap into the key drivers shaping tomorrow’s world it is evident that there is a strong call for a more Inclusive Society, where empathic leadership and values hold sway. After decades of mimicking traditional power structures, new leadership models are emerging, generating collaborative economic approaches. Rachel Dempsey: How Cupcakes Are Keeping Women From the Top. Last week, one of my professors asked us to sign up to take notes to share with the class.
As my friend put her name on the list, she counted the men who had volunteered. There were two of them. For twenty-six classes. In an 80-person class that's equal parts men and women. Cornelia Holtzhausen - First female General Mine Manager at Thabazimbi Mine. Richard Branson on Why We Need More Women in the Boardroom. I recently watched 12 Angry Men -- that classic 1957 film about a jury struggling to decide the fate of an 18-year-old man who has been charged with murder.
Womenomics! Illuminating Opportunities and Increasing Returns Through Gender Lens Investing. By Morgan Matthews One of the most inspiring sessions I had the pleasure of joining at the 2012 Social Capital Markets conference last week was the panel on gender lens investing.
The panel, titled, “Gender Lens: Moving from Gender Lens Investing Ideas to Implementation” discussed the opportunities, challenges, and harsh realities women face in business today. The precursor to this session was a riveting plenary presentation given by Jackie VanderBrug, managing director of Criterion Ventures and gender lens investing champion. In her presentation, Jackie stated that she is “increasingly convinced that a gender lens for investing is one of the biggest underexplored opportunities for driving social impact.” So what exactly is gender lens investing? Why does investing in women have higher impacts than investing in men? Women and the world economy: A guide to womenomics. Nominate a Woman Worth Watching. Since 2002, over 1,000 women have been featured as Women Worth Watching.
The End of Men - Hanna Rosin. Earlier this year, women became the majority of the workforce for the first time in U.S. history.
Most managers are now women too. And for every two men who get a college degree this year, three women will do the same. For years, women’s progress has been cast as a struggle for equality. But what if equality isn’t the end point? What if modern, postindustrial society is simply better suited to women? John Ritter. 50 Most Powerful Women in Business 2012: Full list - FORTUNE on CNNMoney.com. The New Middle East: Women at the Center of a Startup Ecosystem. By Christopher M.
Schroeder On September 20, 2012 Having spent much of last spring touring the remarkable and little-reported-on tech startup communities in the Middle East – from Cairo to Amman to Beirut to Dubai – I was excited to see that no one is rocking this scene more than the women entrepreneurs. They are running platforms for Arabic translation out of Beirut, and eCommerce enterprises in Amman. Retailers who have achieved local success in traditional “bricks and mortar” boutiques have opened sites to reach audiences across the region, even the globe.
Former athletes use technology to create products that enhance training routines, and mothers have created social platforms to access best-in-class education and advice. NEWSFLASH: Not Enough Women Work In Your Office. How To Create A Company That Won't Fail? Put Women On Your Board. When choosing stocks and investment during a tough economy, look for companies with women on the board.
That’s what the results of a new study would suggest. According to the report, which comes from Credit Suisse’s research division, companies with at least one female board member have outperformed those with only men over the past six years. Sheryl Sandberg's Full HBS Speech: Get On A Rocketship Whenever You Get The Chance. Magazine - Why Women Still Can’t Have It All. It’s time to stop fooling ourselves, says a woman who left a position of power: the women who have managed to be both mothers and top professionals are superhuman, rich, or self-employed.
If we truly believe in equal opportunity for all women, here’s what has to change. Phillip Toledano Eighteen months into my job as the first woman director of policy planning at the State Department, a foreign-policy dream job that traces its origins back to George Kennan, I found myself in New York, at the United Nations’ annual assemblage of every foreign minister and head of state in the world.
On a Wednesday evening, President and Mrs. Obama hosted a glamorous reception at the American Museum of Natural History. As the evening wore on, I ran into a colleague who held a senior position in the White House. How Women Are Changing the Tech World. Women engineers trace tech gender gap to childhood - Longview News-Journal: Nation. SAN FRANCISCO — Silicon Valley companies portray themselves as inventors of the future, but they’re afflicted by a longstanding problem.
From board rooms to “brogrammers,” men still dominate many corners of the tech industry, where the pantheon of famous founders — from Hewlett and Packard to Jobs to Zuckerberg — is still a boys’ bastion. The Lazy Stereotyping of Executive Women: A Case Study. Multiple Talents, Multiple Passions, Burnout. “I want to do wardrobe. I want to do hair. Women's Leadership Institute Australia - Inspiring Change. Why Women Are the Most Powerful Brand Ambassadors In the World. Last December I wrote of the need for more brand ambassadors. The need, as I surmised it, was based on a finding from a study conducted by Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council and Lithium, a social media tech firm. There was one study finding in particular I based my belief on. Study suggests women are better bosses than men. Skip to main content Browse All Briefs by Topic Study suggests women are better bosses than men Forward to a friend 03/15/2012 | Harvard Business Review online Men account for nearly two-thirds of all leaders, and eight out of 10 top bosses, write Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman, but data suggests female bosses may be outperforming their male counterparts.
View Full Article in: Harvard Business Review online. Women 2.0 » 4 Myths About Female-Founded Startups Debunked By 2012 PITCH Competition Finalists.