As AllianceBernstein’s Head of Human Capital and Chief Talent Officer, Lori Massad knows that the identification and cultivation of high-potential executives is one of the most important components of her job. And, in order to attract and retain the talent that will take her company to the next level, Massad is a big believer in […]
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There’s something of a debate raging in the management world these days, sparked in large part by the publication of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s new bestseller, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead. In this book, Sandberg takes a hard look at why women remain underrepresented in leadership roles and offers advice on
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Women entrepreneurs are coming into their own, there’s no denying it. According to a recent FOX Business report, nearly half of all new businesses in this country are launched by women.Unfortunately, a second statistic follows hard on the heels of this encouraging news—businesses launched by men are three-and-a-half times more likely to reach $1 million in annual
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The quality that separates a good manager from a great leader can be summed up in one word: vision. A visionary leader is forward thinking, communicates a collective sense of purpose, and inspires confidence. The ability to craft and communicate a compelling vision is a necessary tool for anyone who wants to make it to the
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The old adage, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity,” seems tailor-made to describe the career of Linda Gibson, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Distribution at Old Mutual Asset Management. Say “Yes” To Opportunities “I’ve been extremely fortunate as opportunities seem to present themselves for roles which I never envisaged for myself,” Gibson
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A robust professional network is an essential component of long-term success in business, especially for women. According to Boris Groysberg, professor at Harvard Business School, “Women face more institutional barriers at work than men do, and to make it, they have to rely more on their outside networks.” With another round of layoffs looming for
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Helena Morrissey Former CEO of Newton Investment Management Earlier this year a quiet victory occurred for women in the workplace. On April 17, 2012, the mining company Fresnillo announced that it had appointed María Aramburuzabala to its board of directors. It wasn’t big news around the business world, but it marked the first time in
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In this age of hyper-connectivity, constant pressure, long workdays and growing complexity, stress is unavoidable. What separates those who thrive under pressure from those who crumble is how they cope with that stress. Building good habits to transform stress into motivation is an invaluable tool for avoiding burnout and staying sharp.
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When I recently interviewed Maliz Beams, CEO of ING retirement, I was impressed with her intelligent and powerful advice for emerging executive women. One of the most important points she made was that women MUST get profit-and-loss experience in order to position themselves for landing senior roles within a company. Given how crucial this piece of advice
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Maliz Beams CEO ING Retirement When Maliz Beams, CEO of ING Retirement, one of the most influential women in the highly competitive retirement industry, and twice named one of the “25 Most Powerful Women in Finance,” shares career advice for women, it is probably a good idea to listen carefully. Get experience running a P&L About 25
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