A Clinton-Warren Ticket Means Trouble for Trump
Yesterday, I attended a fund-raising event where Naomi Klein spoke about the importance of keeping fossil fuels in the ground, as government policy, on public lands. I agree. However, in a clever turn of phrase, she combined the words revolution and survival. “Our survival requires a revolution,” she said. I respectifully disagree. In today’s volatile world, we don’t need more wars or revolutions. We need MORE WOMEN in decision-making positions with men – at all levels of society. Why women? Why now? Because most of us know at some deep level that it’s time to make a rapid transition away from a world economy based on overconsumption, competition and conflict, to a world based on cooperation, collaboration, and sustainability. Whether the cause is protection of the rainforest, the search for climate solutions, or clean drinking water, the fastest way to change directions is to accelerate the empowerment of women into positions of leadership. More women in leadership also comes with an economic benefit. According to a recent report by The Peterson Institute for International Economics and EY called“Is Gender Diversity Profitable? they reported that 30% more women in upper levels of management results in a 6% boost to net profit. The report leaves this question unanswered: “Would more women mean even more profit?” I have the answer. The answer is “Yes!” Here’s why: In 2004, in war torn Rwanda, President Paul Kagame got approval of a quota of 30% women in Parliament. By 2012, the number of women in Parliament had risen to 56%. With women in the majority, and a focus on healthcare, education and infrastructure needs the country’s economy...
The World Needs MORE Women in Leadership, Not More Wars or Revolutions
Most of us know at some deep level that it’s time to make a rapid transition away from a world economy based on overconsumption, competition and conflict, to a world based on cooperation, collaboration, and sustainability. And 10TRAITS leadership reminds that whether the cause is protection of the rainforest, the search for climate solutions, or clean drinking water, the fastest way to change directions is to accelerate the empowerment of women into positions of leadership. How many women? Enough to make the...Becoming Bully-Proof
Is there a rise in public attacks against women? If so, what’s the best defense against a bully? Whether in #politics, the workplace, or life in general, the best defense is to not act like a victim. Bullies single out those who lack assertiveness, or are unprepared for counter-attack. Grown-up bullies wreak havoc in their relationships and in the workplace says Psychology Today. My science-based research shows that when placed under great stress, the female brain turns on. Under stress, the female brain is able to break through social conditioning to access natural leadership skills. These natural leadership skills include diplomacy, the engagement of social networks, and an ability to use deep listening to help understand and defuse conflict....
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“I like the notion of assessing the potential for change (constructive AND sustainable) by first determining where the gender balance “needle” is pointing in the decision-making roles.. It’s a specific, tangible and doable first step in laying the groundwork for change!” – Megan Edwards Join the interesting discussions between fellow women leaders – and their classmates at 10TRAITS Leadership online training. When you’re ready to go lead something, start by enrolling in our on-going global leadership training program. Our 20-30 hour programs are university accredited, self-paced, and include daily virtual mentorship. Alexia Parks is the Founder and CEO of 10TRAITS Leadership Institute. We offer the ONLY leadership training programs in the world based on the New Science of the Female Brain....
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