Women are undoubtedly a key part of the talent pool in the United States.
The Census Bureau reported that in 2015, women received approximately half of all bachelor's and advanced degrees. So when young professionals enter the workplace, gender is fairly balanced.
Yet, as professionals climb the ladder of their careers, the percentage of women in senior roles dwindles, often reaching teens and single-digit numbers at executive levels. This fact impacts the confidence of women who want to attain senior positions.
"My view on gender balance in corporate leadership roles does not come from an academic or social perspective, but from a grounded, experienced executive's point of view. The reason we need the change has to do with money," author Melissa Greenwell maintains.
Greenwell presents a powerful case for placing more women in leadership positions, along with a step-by-step blueprint for achieving this critical goal in "MONEY ON THE TABLE: How to Increase Profits Through Gender-Balanced Leadership."
Why Women Leave
Child rearing is believed to be the number-one cause of leaders losing their female talent. In reality, many women leave to do something else they can manage professionally and personally.
Because women tend to value meaning over money, it's much more likely that women will make a career move for the satisfaction of job purpose and being valued, rather than the paycheck.
Source: Melissa Greenwell: Money on the Table: How to Increase Profits through Gender-Balanced Leadership
Highly effective people know that the most important and intimidating work we do is “inner work”. Knowing who you are, what you want and why you want it are all important steps in your personal and professional journey.
A self-coaching guide can help you explore your natural talents, focus on what you do best and how to manage your stress and default behaviors.
"When Doing It All Won't Do: A self-coaching guide for career women" by Barbara McEwen & John G. Agno.