ci-template1-admin 
For both genders to be seen equally as leaders we need to close the apology gap. Men should say “sorry” more, and women should say it less. This inconsistency comes from the difference in power each holds in society. While it is true that we have made progress in gender equality, when it comes to leadership, … Read more
To expand your opportunities, think outside the gender box by considering yourself more broadly as a human being. The entertainment world is leading this charge by casting men and women in an increasing variety of roles, and we’ll all benefit from supporting and reinforcing its initiatives. I first paid attention to this in September, at … Read more
The best women leaders have very high expectations for themselves and constantly raise the bar by seeking constructive criticism. Then, when told where they made mistakes, rather than berating themselves, they treat the feedback as an opportunity for growth and improvement. That constructive narrative enables them to separate criticism from feelings of self-worth. Constructive … Read more
Recently, I had a discussion about the advancement of women with the senior partner of a major law firm. Frustrated with the leaky pipeline of women in his organization, he described hiring equal numbers of men and women but finding the turnover rate for female associates to be three to four times that of the … Read more
There are many lessons aspiring women leaders can learn from sports coaches and managers. First, there’s the importance of connecting with others to build a cohesive team, then there’s using positive self-talk to enhance performance, and finally there is looking forward, rather than backward, when the opposition scores a goal. One critical lesson that is … Read more
When women know what they value, they naturally become leaders. Their lives have meaning, which gives them more energy. They take more risks in the name of their cause and are more resilient when things don’t go as planned. All of this adds up to more of that precious commodity known as presence. Without meaning, … Read more
Recently, I sat with a woman who described applying for a CEO position in a prestigious trade organization; she was offered the job, and then turning it down. Unsure about why she didn’t grab the ring when it was presented, she mused that maybe on some deep level she didn’t see herself as a leader. … Read more
Nearly a decade ago I went to Canyon Ranch, a health spa in Arizona, carrying not only an extra 100 pounds, but also the psychological baggage of numerous failed diets. I was full of fear that I would be unsuccessful once again. Fortunately, early in my stay, I attended a lecture by an amazing therapist … Read more
Recently, the Canadian Women in Mining described me as a risk taker when I was named their 2015 Trailblazer, a title which was both an honour and surprise. Me, a risk taker? Here’s the thing: I declined the opportunity to bungee jump in New Zealand, I always take a huge medicine bag to Mexico (just … Read more
If you were born before the turn of the millennium, you probably remember the United States Army’s slogan, “Be All You Can Be”. Just reading it here has probably started the jingle reverberating in your head! Let me suggest a better way to “Be All You Can Be”: that is to quit treating any opposing … Read more
